It's wide open. Churchill Downs also commissioned Keith Anderson to create the Offical Art of the 146th Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks. Usually ships same business day. The 145 th running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve will take place on May 4, 2019. The connections of the fourth-place finisher on the Japan Road, Master Fencer, decided to accept the offer, marking the first time that a Japanese-bred horse entered the Derby via the Japan Road.[14][13]. Churchill Downs Racetrack today unveiled the official Kentucky Derby 145 logo. Live odds, betting, horse bios, travel info, tickets, news, and updates from Churchill Downs Race Track. Runner-up Country House was declared the winner. Review Subject Required. The race was broadcast by NBC,[5] with coverage by NBCSN of undercard races beginning at 12:30 pm EDT and main network coverage of pre-race activities starting at 2:30 pm EDT. winner Maximum Security for impeding the lane of War of Will. May 6, 2019. Authentic denies heavy favorite Tiz the Law a shot at the Triple Crown by outlasting a homestretch battle to win the 2020 Kentucky Derby. Going into the final turn, he was still in ninth place but rapidly made up ground while again moving wide. He has created the artwork for Woodford Reserve's 2018 an 2019 commemorative Derby bottles. Figure Makers: How Speed Ratings Are Created. The 2019 Kentucky Derby (officially, the 2019 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve[2]) was the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby, and took place on Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky. Rating Required. LOCK IT IN NOW! This was the 200th Grade I stakes victory for Authentic’s jockey John Velazquez and his third Kentucky Derby win. [18], After the race, the jockeys of Country House and Long Range Toddy each filed an objection to the result. Great looking Kentucky Derby lapel pin with cut out design. The rules of racing in Kentucky provide for the disqualification of a horse if it shifts its position in a manner that impedes another horse, costing the other horse a better placing in the race. [9][a] The field is limited to twenty horses who qualify based on points earned in the 2019 Road to the Kentucky Derby, a series of designated races that was first introduced in 2013. With the iconic Twinspires in the backdrop, the logo brings to life the thrill of the most exciting two minutes in sports. In 2019, none of the offers for the European Road were accepted and the top three finishers in the Japan Road declined their invitation as they had not been nominated to the Derby. 2019 Kentucky Derby 145 Logo Pin. The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve will take place on May 4, 2019. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal appeals court upheld the decision by Churchill Downs stewards that made Country House the winner of the 2019 Kentucky Derby. He could not respond to Maximum Security's rally, but held off the rest of the field to finish a clear second. Officially licensed product. The seven major preps for the Kentucky Derby are the Louisiana Derby, UAE Derby, Florida Derby, Wood Memorial, Blue Grass Stakes, Santa Anita Derby and Arkansas Derby. PaulickReport.com is published by Blenheim Publishing LLC, 3070 Lakecrest Circle, Suite 400-292, Lexington, KY 40513. Although Country House was not materially harmed by Maximum Security's swerve on the far turn, at least three other horses — War of Will, Long Range Toddy, and Bodexpress — were severely affected. [24], At odds of 65–1, Country House became the second-highest-priced winner (behind Donerail in 1913) in the 145-year history of the Derby.[7][25]. Saez, who later said that Maximum Security swerved in reaction to noise from the large crowd, quickly corrected course and returned to the two path, bumping Code of Honor who had been gaining ground on the rail. Comments Required. "This year is different," said Baffert. © Classic Pins. He was close to Maximum Security when that horse veered out, and was carried wide by Long Range Toddy. Maximum Security finished first but was disqualified to 17th place for interference. Horses Plan Your Visit Watch & Party Wager History & Tradition Store Tickets. Splits for each quarter-mile: (22.31) (24.31) (25.88) (26.13) (25.30), The table below gives Kentucky Derby payout schedule, Wagering on the Kentucky Oaks day totaled US$60.2 million, including US$19.4 million on the Kentucky Oaks race. Although Maximum Security crossed the finish line before long shot Country House, Maximum Security was disqualified and the victory was awarded to Country House after Maximum Security was judged to have cost War of Will and Long Range Toddy a better placing in the race when he swerved into their path, causing them to check strides. [21], The ruling proved controversial, with Maximum Security's owners blaming jockey Tyler Gaffalione on War of Will for causing the incident.