Horse Pulls A "Harden"

The 145th Kentucky Derby ended with a first place disqualification for initial winner Maximum Security, giving the crown to runner-up Country House at 65-1 odds. The disqualification was no fault of Country House. It was a sore loser by the name of War of Will who protested he was fouled by Maxy. It's a first for the Kentucky Derby.

Video footage shows Maxy leading the race coming out of the final bend, then veering slightly into the lane of War of Will. I believe War of Will was already beaten and knew it. He simply pulled a Houston Rockets James Harden move (leg whip) to get the interference call, throwing his front legs into the hind quarters of Maxy. But as with Harden, rules are rules, and what's an official to do once a player/participant cries foul.

Congratulations Country House
 on your...*Kentucky Derby Championship

Note: The winner's interview was brutal to watch (much booing)