Maximum Security arrives at Monmouth, pointed to Haskell
OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — A weary Maximum Security arrived Tuesday at Monmouth Park, where his trainer plans to race the colt in the US$1 million Haskell Invitational in July. The first Kentucky Derby winner disqualified for interference in the race's 145-year history pulled into the Jersey shore track shortly before 6 a.m. The previously undefeated […]
Life remains normal for Kentucky Derby winner Country House
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Country House isn't a racing rock star even after winning the Kentucky Derby. And Tuesday's announcement that he won't run in the Preakness, ending any chance this year of another Triple Crown winner, likely won't elevate his profile. If not for the garland of roses draped across the white saw horse […]
Maximum Security out of Preakness; Derby DQ appeal denied
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Taken down as the Kentucky Derby winner, Maximum Security is now out of the Preakness. Maximum Security's co-owner said Monday he will not run the horse in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. The announcement came hours before his appeal of the horse's disqualification as Derby winner was denied by […]
Maximum Security's Preakness status unclear after Kentucky Derby DQ
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The next stop in the chase for the Triple Crown is the Preakness, though both Maximum Security and Country House remain noncommittal for the May 18 race following Maximum Security's disqualification from the Kentucky Derby. Owner Gary West said Sunday he is unsure whether to enter Maximum Security in the Preakness […]
Derby officials say Maximum Security broke interference rule
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Officials cited Maximum Security for interference and the colt became the first Kentucky Derby winner to be disqualified for violating a state regulation that penalizes horses for impeding the path of another in a race. Stewards, who supervise the outcome of horse races, referenced Section 12 of rule 810 KAR1:016. The […]
Aidan O’Brien completes English 1000, 2000 Guineas double
Trainer Aidan O'Brien completed another Guineas double as Hermosa made just about every yard of the running to win the QIPCO 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. It was the fourth time the maestro from Ballydoyle had won both opening Classics of the season, and the second time in three years Wayne Lordan had been the beneficiary […]
In a stunner, Country House wins Kentucky Derby via DQ
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Maximum Security led all the way in the Kentucky Derby yesterday, only to become the first winner disqualified for interference in the race's 145-year history. After a long wait, long shot Country House was declared the winner Country House, a 65-1 shot, finished second in the slop before an objection was […]
Magna Grecia claims 10th English 2,000 Guineas for 'unbelievable' O'Brien
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Master Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien celebrated his 10th 2,000 Guineas success on Saturday when his son Donnacha partnered Magna Grecia to victory in the colts' classic at Newmarket. This was O'Brien's third consecutive 2,000 victory after Churchill in 2017 and Saxon Warrior last year, a feat that was last accomplished […]
THE ANALYSIS – English 1000 Guineas (Sunday, May 5, 2019)
The English 1000 Guineas will be run tomorrow (Sunday, May 5, 2019) at the famed Newmarket course in English. The English 2000 Guineas is run over one mile straight. The analysis follows below. 1 - ANGEL'S HIDEAWAY (7) Won maiden at Haydock and Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot (by two and a half lengths from Royal […]
Serengeti Empress goes wire-to-wire for Kentucky Oaks win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Serengeti Empress dispelled questions about her health and ability with a signature performance in the biggest race of her career. The filly went wire-to-wire to win the US$1.25 million Kentucky Oaks by 1 3/4 lengths over Liora on Friday at Churchill Downs. The start featured a scary moment when Positive Spirit […]