The year was 2019. The horse was maximum security, and the race was the famous Kentucky Derby as the thunderous hooves pounded against the track at Churchill Downs, the crowd erupted in a deafening roar. As the horses rounded the final turn, the magnificent thoroughbred surged towards the finish line.
Maximum security pulled ahead with one massive last effort and heaved himself and his jockey across the finish line. But just as the cheers reached a crescendo, the unthinkable happened. The video replay revealed a controversial interference that left the outcome hanging in the balance. With tension soaring and the fate of the race in question, who was crowned the victor of 2019's Kentucky Derby?
So get ready to saddle up for an exhilarating ride through the thrilling world of horse racing. Join us as we dive deep today into the legendary Triple Crown series, exploring the history, drama, and triumphs behind this prestigious championship from the iconic races at Churchill Downs to the heart pounding finishes at Belmont Park.
Our goal is to make you just smart enough to hold your own out on the racetrack.
Explicit content warning
04/29/24 • 37 min
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/sorta-sophisticated-342147/ep-002-the-kentucky-derby-50267482"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to ep 002: the kentucky derby on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy