First DQ in 145 years of Derby History
Maximum Security, a very talented horse, veered out approaching home, interfering with another horse in the 4th path. Then he veered back to the rail, interfering with another one.
He was taken down by the stewards, correctly. It was fortunate that tragedy did not happen, clipping heels and unseating riders. The 145th Debry could have become a nightmare race for years to remember.
The president tweeted:
“The Kentucky Derby [sic] decision was not a good one. It was a rough and tumble race on a wet and sloppy track, actually, a beautiful thing to watch. Only in these days of political correctness could such an overturn occur. The best horse did NOT win the Kentucky Derby—not even close!”.
I am very sorry he said that. It was an ignorant statement that had nothing to do with how the race was run.
I back Trump in everything else but he should not have made this comment: it generated uncalled for sentiments that were completely unfounded.
He was taken down by the stewards, correctly. It was fortunate that tragedy did not happen, clipping heels and unseating riders. The 145th Debry could have become a nightmare race for years to remember.
The president tweeted:
“The Kentucky Derby [sic] decision was not a good one. It was a rough and tumble race on a wet and sloppy track, actually, a beautiful thing to watch. Only in these days of political correctness could such an overturn occur. The best horse did NOT win the Kentucky Derby—not even close!”.
I am very sorry he said that. It was an ignorant statement that had nothing to do with how the race was run.
I back Trump in everything else but he should not have made this comment: it generated uncalled for sentiments that were completely unfounded.
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It does not have to be deliberate to cause a DQ.
Apparently Max Security jumped a puddle then veered out sharply. He affected the momentum of the horse behind him and photos show it was a miracle they did not clip heels.
There is an argument that there was still time to recoup for the affected horses but it does not work that way in racing.
When you are running full out and your momentum is arrested, it is not only time which is lost but the psychological effect to overcome the disturbance and build momentum again.