Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bill Mott gave the traditional day-after interview to the media on Sunday, but the 2019 edition involved questions on the disqualification of Maximum Security, which elevated Mott’s pupil Country House to victory in the 145th Run for the Roses.
Also included are interviews with Mark Casse, whose War of Will was cut off when Maximum Security shied over, and Shug McGaughey, whose Code of Honor was elevated to second via Maximum Security’s disqualification.
All video courtesy of veteran turf writer and racing publicist Jennie Rees
What is he Question in the Derby Finish?
Why did the winner move?
Did his jockey take him out?(no)
Yes he moved but he moved because..he saw a puddle..he thought might be dangerous..
he helped himself ..that’s the nature of the beast!
Now please folks see Last Derby.did you see a horse do a funny act after he came out of the gates? The water on the track can create reflections that some horses don’t understand- now have you see a horse go through the rail when scared?
The horse will jump a shadow .have you not seen that before?
The track was to have been cleared up before the race??
Churchill Execs have had enough history to understand that the horse acted in his best interest.
poor Groom, Trainer, and bill payers..Yes I am in that school of horse men!
I object most vehemently to the this act .Reagan ( Legal action any one?)
unbelievable call. My thoughts are that John Asher willed Bill Mott to win! Thanks to the SPIRIT of John Asher, he LOVED Bill Mott and would have been supportive of his being moved UP! He was watching from Heaven and smiled!