Country House wins Kentucky Derby, after Maximum Security disqualified
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 04: Maximum Security #7, ridden by jockey Luis Saez crosses the finish line to win the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 04, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
HOUSTON (FOX 26) - Maximum Security #7, ridden by jockey Luis Saez was declared the winner in the 145th Kentucky Derby. He was shortly afterwards disqualified for interference.
Country House, the runner-up, was declared the official winner.
Maximum Security is the first in Kentucky Derby history to finish in first place and be disqualified.