His complaint argues that the 14th Amendment disqualification process ‘does not require previous conviction, or even charging, of any criminal offense.’
Maximum Security led the Kentucky Derby every step of the way except for the last one—into the winner’s circle. The colt became the first winner disqualified for interference in the Derby’s 145-year history, leading to an agonizing wait and an eventual stunning reversal that made 65-1 shot Country House the winner on May 4, 2019.