Sunnyways Sunnyways:
I wouldn’t advise the KD stewards to view the Grand National.
There’s always some interference in horse races.
I couldn't agree more. If you look at the picture I posted it's quite obvious that the cause of the pileup was the horse on the right (or left if you're facing the horses) who's putting his shoulder into the horse beside him causing all 3 horses behind Maximum Security to bunch up and not be able to pass.
But given the Derby committee's bizarre ruling, apparently it's the horse that's ahead which just happens to be Maximum Security who should have moved over and allowed the 3 other slower horses to pass. I'm sorry but this isn't some 4 lane highway in Iowa with grandma blocking the right lane. It's the Kentucky Derby or at least it was till the Derby committee lost their collective minds.
Anyone care to wage who'll finish higher in the Preakness and Belmont, Maximum Security or Country House?
An update:
Just watched the news and Maxium Security is skipping the Preakness while the owner appeals the KD Committee's ruling to the Kentucky Racing commission and for an added bonus they figure that no matter how it turns out there will be lawsuits by all kinds of interested parties. (read bookies and gamblers)