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'The best horse did NOT win!' Trump blasts controversial Kentucky Derby reversal as 'political...
DAILY MAIL UK ^ | May 5, 2019 | David Martosko, U.S. Political Editor and Andrew Court For Dailymail.com

Posted on 05/05/2019 10:55:04 AM PDT by Morgana

FULL TITLE: 'The best horse did NOT win!' Trump blasts controversial Kentucky Derby reversal as 'political correctness' after winning horse is disqualified for 'impeding' another's path

President Donald Trump added his outrage on sunday to the national dustup over Saturday's controversial Kentuky Derby finish, complaining that disqualifying the apparent winning horse for interfering with another is a sign of 'political correctness' run amok.

'The Kentuky [sic] Derby decision was not a good one. It was a rough and tumble race on a wet and sloppy track, actually, a beautiful thing to watch,' Trump wrote on Twitter.

'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 misspelled 'Kentucky' in 'Kentucky Derby.'

The 145th running of the Triple Crown's most fabled race disintegrated into sportsmanship chaos after judges disqualified first-place finisher Maximum Security and declared runner-up Country House the winner.

TV viewers also were outraged by the result, blasting the race stewards who made the controversial call.

'Fixed! I'll never watch this again! Shame on you!' one fan declared in a tweet.

'Shameful! It was clear who won! #MaximumSecurity', added another.

While thousands were left shocked by the disqualification, it was very welcome news for one bettor who put money on Country House, an underdog with odds of 65-1.

According to sports analyst Darren Rovell, the person placed $2,500 on Country House before winning a whopping $133,000 in return.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Local News; Pets/Animals; Sports
KEYWORDS: andrewcourt; countryhouse; davidmartosko; kentucky; kentuckyderby; mafia; maximumsecurity; mob; mobsters; racefixing; trump
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1 posted on 05/05/2019 10:55:04 AM PDT by Morgana
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To: Morgana

Trump tells the truth AGAIN.


2 posted on 05/05/2019 10:59:44 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: Morgana; All

“Trump misspelled ‘Kentucky’ in ‘Kentucky Derby.’”

Clearly an impeachable offense! Alert Mad Maxine!

*SMIRK*


3 posted on 05/05/2019 11:02:41 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin ("And she and Billie Jeff was throwing somethin' off the Tallahatchie Bridge...")
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Its a real cluster to choose to get involved in, I assume he knows what he’s doing.


4 posted on 05/05/2019 11:07:06 AM PDT by hardspunned
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To: Morgana

The best horse didn’t win.

So why bother running the race? Give the trophy to the favorite.

There are many times when the best horse doesn’t win.


5 posted on 05/05/2019 11:07:50 AM PDT by Moonman62 (Facts are racist.)
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To: Morgana

Pity we can’t trust the Feebs.

If they weren’t so busy trying to unseat a duly elected president, they might have some time to go after racketeers...


6 posted on 05/05/2019 11:09:03 AM PDT by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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To: hardspunned

How did he feel about the non-interference call in the New Orleans Saints last game?


7 posted on 05/05/2019 11:09:07 AM PDT by Moonman62 (Facts are racist.)
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To: Morgana

I like Kevin Millar, a confusing but very lucky bet.

https://twitter.com/kmillar15/status/1124902858283991040?s=21


8 posted on 05/05/2019 11:11:08 AM PDT by hardspunned
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To: Morgana

I don’t know why he’s wading into this one. I don’t see what PC has to do with it frankly. But I guess Trump speaks his mind, whatever the topic.


9 posted on 05/05/2019 11:15:01 AM PDT by pepsi_junkie (Often wrong, but never in doubt!)
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To: Morgana

Trump should not get involved with this.

I didn’t see any more interference than usual myself but I only saw a quick review and not the multiple camera views the stewards had, and it was a unanimous decision by the stewards.

Is Country House a filly or have a black jockey or a black owner or a gay owner? That would explain a lot.

Maximum Security won’t get the $3 million purse but he’ll still probably get higher stud fees than Country House, which is where the big bucks are.


10 posted on 05/05/2019 11:18:16 AM PDT by libertylover (Democrats hated Lincoln too.)
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To: Moonman62

I read that the Saints have asked to be declared winner of the Kentucky Derby.


11 posted on 05/05/2019 11:18:39 AM PDT by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
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To: Moonman62

The jockey guides the horse...The “interference” was the jockey blocking out a competitor...

Same as a race car driver blocking another trying to pass...

I don’t see the problem...


12 posted on 05/05/2019 11:19:12 AM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: bigbob

Stacey Abrams claims she should be declared winner of the Kentucky Derby.


13 posted on 05/05/2019 11:20:08 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Morgana

The best team doesn’t always win.


14 posted on 05/05/2019 11:20:43 AM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion
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To: bigbob
Post of the day!


15 posted on 05/05/2019 11:21:30 AM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s^2)
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To: Morgana
Maximum Security came within a hairsbreadth of taking down 3-4 horses and riders. It's the jockey's job to make sure that he does not change lanes recklessly.

President Trump is a human being, as are we all.

As such, he may on occasion say something wrong, or even something dumb. Like this.

Doesn't mean he isn't doing a good job, doesn't mean I won't vote to re-elect him.

16 posted on 05/05/2019 11:21:32 AM PDT by Eric Pode of Croydon (I'm an unreconstructed Free Trader and I do not give a damn.)
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To: pepsi_junkie
"But I guess Trump speaks his mind, whatever the topic."

He speaks our mind as well. I saw it, what is the freakin' deal, the jockeys weren't trading jabs and even though they are animals at full throttle in any race, even track sometimes runners give each other a "flat tire" or come close to it. This isn't Marcus of Queens-bury rules here this is mano-e-mano till' the finish, and they fubar'd that.

Another stab at our culture just like that idiot kneeling, and anything that destroys our culture he speaks out, and I am damn proud that he does. Am I the only guy that see's it? Maybe not...

17 posted on 05/05/2019 11:21:37 AM PDT by taildragger ("Do you hear the people Singing? Singing the Songs of Angry Men!")
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To: Eric Pode of Croydon

I’m on board with 99.9% of his Tweets, but I question this one, at least let the smoke clear a bit before commenting.

I just don’t see the upside to this particular Tweet. It’s unnecessary “noise” to me.


18 posted on 05/05/2019 11:23:08 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

And Obama mispronounced Corpsman on Veterans Day.

He pronounced it CORPS-MAN.

But Obama be the smartest man anywhere.


19 posted on 05/05/2019 11:23:45 AM PDT by HypatiaTaught (Remember Kavanaugh)
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To: dfwgator

Unless Trump knows something we don’t.


20 posted on 05/05/2019 11:23:49 AM PDT by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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