Maximum Security led the Kentucky Derby every step of the way except for the last one — into the winner's circle. WATCH | Country House wins the Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security is disqualified:Country House was declared the winner of the 145th Kentucky Derby after a stewards review disqualified Maximum Security for interference. Gary West, who owns Maximum Security with his wife, Mary, indicated they may pursue an appeal. The victory was worth $1.8 million; Maximum Security earned nothing since only the top five finishers are paid. War of Will came perilously close to clipping heels with Maximum Security, which could have caused a chain-reaction accident.

Source: CBC News May 04, 2019 23:28 UTC