NEW: 'We were stunned, shocked, and in total disbelief.' Co-owner of Maximum Security, horse that crossed finish line first at Kentucky Derby but was disqualified, tells TODAYshow that he will appeal the decision.
The co-owner of Maximum Security, the horse that crossed the finish line first at the Kentucky Derby but was disqualified, said Monday that he was stunned by the decision and plans to file an appeal with the state racing commission.
West also said on"Today" that Maximum Security would not be competing in the Preakness Stakes on May 18. "I think this is something that is big enough that the entire racing world is looking at this and they deserve an opportunity to really know what was going on," West said, adding that the stewards refused to take questions after making their unprecedented decision.
The stewards ruled that on the final turn, Maximum Security had moved out of his lane and bumped into War of Will, who originally finished in eighth place, but then ended in seventh after Maximum Security was disqualified.
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