Authentic Gets ‘Emotional’ Breeders’ Cup Win for John Velazquez

By BY JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports Velazquez, a Hall of Famer, said getting to ride Authentic during this difficult year was “a gift from God.”https://nyti.ms/3p6h8ow

Saudi Cup, Won by Maximum Security, Puts Hold on Prize Money

By BY JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports The horse, trained by Jason Servis, could lose his $10 million share of the purse as organizers investigate whether he was aided by performance-enhancing drugs.https://nyti.ms/2RxQvtF

He Won and Lost the Kentucky Derby. He Can’t Stop Watching the Replay.

By BY JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports With Maximum Security, Luis Saez had the greatest ride of his life on the first Saturday in May. Until he didn’t.https://nyti.ms/374Apgs

Maximum Security’s Owners Take Their Derby Fight to Court

By JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports The horse crossed the finish line first but was disqualified for impeding the progress of his competitors. A federal court will consider the matter.https://nyti.ms/2EaBozm

Maximum Security’s Jockey Suspended for Derby Incident

By JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports Luis Saez was suspended for 15 racing days. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission determined that he interfered with other riders.https://nyti.ms/2vTAQcN

The Kentucky Derby Winner Country House Will Skip the Preakness

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Sports Bill Mott, the horse’s trainer, said Country House has developed a cough and is “acting like he’s going to get sick.”https://nyti.ms/2H17cYg

Maximum Security Will Skip Preakness; Owner to Appeal Disqualification

By JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports “I think this is something that’s big enough that the entire racing world is looking at this,” Gary West said.https://nyti.ms/2J54011

At Kentucky Derby, ‘Sometimes You Win and You Lose All in the Same Race’

By JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports A year like no other in horse racing became even more unsettling for the sport when the Derby champion was disqualified. What happens next is anybody’s guess.https://nyti.ms/2PK3o1o