Country House wins controversial Kentucky Derby (77 images)

Country House was declared the winner of the Kentucky Derby during the 145th Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2019. Maximum Security was the first horse to cross the finish line, but was ultimately disqualified.

Country House, (middle, yellow silks), ridden by Flavien Prat, races down the stretch as Maximum Security, Luis Saez up, seemingly wins (far right). Maximum Security was taken down due to an objection by Country House's rider Flavien Prat. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI

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Prat aboard Country House races into the first turn. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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Prat and Country House are draped with the garland of roses after they were declared the winner. It was the first time in the history of the Run for the Roses that a first-place finisher had been disqualified before the race was made official. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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Prat pats his mount Country House, after he was announced the winner. Country House went into the race a 65-1 long shot and this was the second win of the horse's career. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI

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