In the 145-year history of the Derby, no other horse had lost a win for such an act. An objection is a claim of foul lodged by a rider, a patrol judge or another racing official. The stewards, who oversee races for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and for Churchill Downs, got to work studying replays of the race, with millions of dollars riding on their decision. This job has existed for ages in America’s oldest sport, essentially making stewards the pioneers of video review. (The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is a state government agency charged with regulating the conduct of horse racing and parimutuel wagering on horse racing and related activities.)

Source: New York Times May 05, 2019 02:50 UTC