Kentucky Derby Shocker: Country House Wins via DQ

Maximum Security led the Kentucky Derby every step of the way except for the last one—into the winner’s circle. The colt became the first winner disqualified for interference in the Derby’s 145-year history, leading to an agonizing wait and an eventual stunning reversal that made 65-1 shot Country House the winner on May 4, 2019.

Flavien Prat rides Country House (L) to the finish line during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on May 4, 2019. Matt Slocum/AP Photo

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Maximum Security led the Kentucky Derby every step of the way except for the last one—into the winner’s circle.

The colt became the first winner disqualified for interference in the Derby’s 145-year history, leading to an agonizing wait and an eventual stunning reversal that made 65-1 shot Country House the winner Saturday.