NEW YORK (1010 WINS/AP) – President Trump weighed in on a Kentucky Derby controversy Sunday, saying the decision to disqualify the horse that crossed the finish line first was a sign of the times.
"The Kentucky Derby decision was not a good one," Trump tweeted Sunday afternoon.
He went on to write: "It was a rough & tumble race on a wet and sloppy track, actually, a beautiful thing to watch. Only in these days of political correctness could such an overturn occur. The best horse did NOT win the Kentucky Derby - not even close!"
Trump's feelings about the outcome were echoed by many on social media who believe Maximum Security was robbed of his first-place finish.
Maximum Security appeared to back up his undefeated record with a 1¾-length victory in the slop over Country House in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, but the victory was overturned 22 minutes later with a stunning decision by the stewards to disqualify the 9-2 second choice because of interference.
Runner-up Country House, a 65-1 long shot, was elevated to the winner's circle Saturday to the astonishment of Maximum Security's team, which insisted the horse did not cut off his competitors.
Maximum Security co-owner Gary West said his team is exploring options to appeal, starting with the stewards. The owner said stewards told him he can see a replay of the incident on Thursday.
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