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Maximum Security (7) with Luis Saez up, and Country House (20) with Flavien Prat up, down the final stretch in the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, May 4, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Kentucky Wildcats guard Ashton Hagans (2) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Keldon Johnson (3) celebrate during their game against the Auburn Tigers at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. Kentucky beat Auburn 80-53. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Male celebrates after defeating Warren East 6-1 in the KHSAA State Softball Tournament championship at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, June 15, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Kentucky’s Benny Snell celebrated after breaking the school’s all-time career rushing record during the Citrus Bowl against Penn State Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. He finished with 3,873 yards in three seasons. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Clay Holstad (25) headers the ball past Louisville Cardinals midfielder Bradley Sample (13) during their game at Lynn Stadium in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Louisville beat Kentucky 3-0. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
PJ Washington led Kentucky in scoring (20), rebounding (13) and blocked shots (2) in a 71-63 win against Kansas at Rupp Arena in Lexington Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
A horse is bathed as the sun rises at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Keke McKinney at photo day for UK Women’s Basketball team in Lexington, Ky., Thursday Sept. 19, 2019. Mark Mahan
Kentucky celebrates after winning the VRBO Citrus Bowl against the Penn State Nittany Lions Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Kentucky beat Penn State 27-24. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Genarose Jones, of Owensboro Catholic, celebrates after crossing the finish line in first place in the girls 4x100-meter relay at the 2019 KHSAA Track & Field State Championships at the UK Track and Field complex Thursday, May 30, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari spoke with the team during a time out during their game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Kentucky beat Tennessee 86-69. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
The Somerset High School Briar Jumpers football team prepares to take the field at the William M. Clark Athletic Field for a game against Danville in Somerset, Ky., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. Somerset won, 40-21. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Terry Wilson (3) participates in the Catwalk before their game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Country House and jockey Flavien Prat pulled off a huge upset in the Kentucky Derby as stewards awarded the 65-1 long shot the victory following an objection that Maximum Security, the first horse to cross the finish line, interfered with the path of several horses. Mark Mahan
Kentucky Wildcats forward PJ Washington (25) shot over Alabama Crimson Tide forward Galin Smith (30) during SEC Tournament quarterfinals Friday, March 15, 2019, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Kentucky beat Alabama 73-55. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Lafayette’s Sarah Ferguson won the pole vault at the Class 3A, Region 6 meet at Frederick Douglass Saturday, May 18, 2019. Matt Goins
Kentucky players enter Exactech Arena at Stephen C. OÕConnell Center in Gainesville before their game against Florida Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Scott County’s head coach Billy Hicks was honored with the game ball shortly before his 1000th win during a game against Frederick Douglass Thursday at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington. Scott County beat Frederick Douglass 70-38. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Kylin Hill (8) scores past Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Cedrick Dort Jr. (27) during their game at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
The Breathitt County Bobcats, including Bryce Hoskins, with hand up, a freshman tight end and linebacker, walk out of their locker room before taking the field for their game against South Laurel Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Jackson, Ky. The Bobcats won, 43-8. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts during their game against the Evansville Aces at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Horses are silhouetted against the sunrise on the backside at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, May 2, 2019. Elliott Hess
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Terry Wilson (3) and Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) in Lexington, Ky., Monday, July 29, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Henry Clay’s Langston Jackson won the 100m dash at the Class 3A, Region 6 meet at Frederick Douglass Saturday, May 18, 2019. Matt Goins
University of Kentucky head football coach Mark Stoops, left, chats with golfer John Daly during the PGA Barbasol Championship pro-am at Champions at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Covington Catholic players celebrate their win in the Class 5A UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Gridiron Bowl State Championship at Kroger Field Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Matt Goins
Kentucky’s PJ Washington walks through the tunnel during the SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Saturday, March 16, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
The Kentucky Wildcats and the Louisville Cardinals line up for the coin toss before their game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Waylon, a one-year-old dachshund belonging to Carma Heath, of Lexington, Ky., competes during the Red Mile 4th Annual Wiener Dog Races at Red Mile race track in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lexington Humane Society. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari instructed players on the bench during their game against the Auburn Tigers Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Kentucky beat Auburn 80-53. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
The Pikeville Panthers prepare for their game against Raceland Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Maximum Security receives a bath after his morning gallop around the track on the backside of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Thursday May, 1, 2019. Elliott Hess
/Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) in the fourth quarter of their game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Frederick Douglass’ Emily Coke (9) and Sayre’s Gigi Cornett (21) battle for the ball during the 42nd District semifinals at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Kentucky Wildcats forward Nick Richards (4) slam dunks the ball over UAB Blazers forward Tamell Pearson (2) and UAB Blazers forward Makhtar Gueye (5) during their game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Maximum Security, with Luis Saez up, returns to the finish line of the Kentucky Derby following the race on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Kentucky’s Nick Richards gestures during the SEC Tournament quarterfinals at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Friday, March 15, 2019. Kentucky beat Alabama 73-55. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Golfers gather on the 9th green during the PGA Barbasol Championship pro-am at Keene Trace Golf Club’s Champions Course in Nicholasville, Ky., Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Kentucky Wildcats guard Tyler Herro (14) went to the hoop past Florida Gators forward Keyontae Johnson (11) and Florida Gators center Kevarrius Hayes (13) during their game at the Exactech Arena at Stephen C. OÕConnell Center in Gainesville Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Kentucky beat Florida 65-54. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Belfry celebrates after defeating Bell County 30-20 in the Class 3A 2019 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl state championship game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops takes the field before a game against the Missouri Tigers at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Evansville Aces head coach Walter McCarty celebrates after their game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
A flag is stretched across the field before a Kentucky football game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Ashton Hagans at photo day for UK Mens Basketball team in Lexington, Ky., Thursday Sept. 19, 2019. Mark Mahan
MayfieldÕs Jax Rogers reaches up to touch the word, ÒPride,Ó painted in the tunnel leading from the CardinalsÕ locker room to the field before Mayfield’s game against Graves County Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Kentucky Wildcats running back Christopher Rodriguez Jr. (24) misses a pass in the end zone during a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Trainer Richard Mandella stands interacts with Omaha Beach at their stable at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, May 2, 2019. Kentucky Derby favorite Omaha Beach scratched from SaturdayÕs race because of an entrapped epiglottis. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Kentucky Wildcats forward Nate Sestina (1) celebrates during the State Farm Champions Classic against the Michigan State Spartans at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Alex Slitz Alex Slitz
Rhyne Howard at photo day for UK Women’s Basketball team in Lexington, Ky., Thursday Sept. 19, 2019. Mark Mahan
Thousands of people fled past the paddock in between races at Keeneland in Lexington Saturday, April 6, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) celebrates a touchdown past Arkansas Razorbacks defenders in the fourth quarter of their game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Scott County’s Cam Fluker (1) appeared dejected after the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA BoysÕ Sweet Sixteen championship game against Trinity Sunday at Rupp Arena in Lexington Sunday, March 10, 2019. Trinity beat Scott County 50-40. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Belfry’s Isaac Dixon (3) leaps for extra yards over Bell County’s Brant Hoskins during the Class 3A 2019 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl state championship game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Belfry defeated Bell County 30-20. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
The UK swim team watches the volleyball game in the swimsuits during the UK vs University of Louisville volleyball game at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky., on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. Kentucky swept Louisville 3-0. Michael Clubb
Kentucky Wildcats forward PJ Washington (25) in the locker room following Kentucky’s 77-71 overtime loss to Auburn in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, March 31, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Alex Hamilton, of Harlan County, walks out of the locker room before the start of a game against Perry County Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Mississippi Rebels fans reacted late in the second half during their game against the Kentucky Wildcats at The Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Kentucky beat Mississippi 80-76. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
Eastern Kentucky Colonels guard Russhard Cruickshank (0) lies down in pain after being cut under his left eye during the Western Kentucky University vs. Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball game at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Kentucky Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. WKU won 79-71. Michael Clubb
Kentucky Wildcats running back Christopher Rodriguez Jr. (24) dives into the end zone for a touchdown past Vanderbilt Commodores defenders during their game at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
This story was originally published December 27, 2019 at 12:52 PM.
