Shock, dismay, wisecracks. Social media users on Derby 145: Country House vs. Maximum Security

This is literally my first horse race. But as nasty as these conditions were, I don’t think I could have taken the win away from #MaximumSecurity #KentuckyDerby

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) May 4, 2019

Today Maximum Security learned the hard way not to #DriveDistracted.

— Trooper Purdy (KSP) (@TprPurdy) May 4, 2019

Breaking: Officer Lietz and her horse “Fury” actually won the derb. . #LMPD #MountedPatrol #WinnerWinnerChickenDinner pic.twitter.com/j4Uzne6q3i

— LMPD (@LMPD) May 4, 2019

This wouldn’t be the first time a championship has been vacated in Louisville. #KentuckyDerby

— Max Godby (@OhMyGodby64) May 4, 2019

So people actually don't understand that Maximum Security was taken down for fouling other horses besides Country House? Really? You can't complain about something if you don't understand even the most basic rules. Sorry.

— Andy Serling (@andyserling) May 4, 2019

I agree with the DQ, but I disagree with the justification. You can’t tell me that maximum-security impeded country house. You can say that you disqualified maximum-security for impeding War of Will and would be correct. #KentuckDerby https://t.co/Ih3ONK6Gv2

— Jackie Watson (@JcWatson810) May 4, 2019

“That horse couldn’t win on roller skates.” - Me, before Country House won #Derby145

— Nick Roush (@RoushKSR) May 4, 2019

“I have to apologize... Country House is the winner of the Kentucky Derby.” pic.twitter.com/eJQED7NHQE

— Brad Whipple w/ Post SWCC Blues (@brad_whipple) May 4, 2019

No one:

Absolutely no one:

Literally not a single person:

3 Churchill Down Stewards: Country House is the winner!!! pic.twitter.com/jgtl3196mm

— Shop Local Kentucky (@ShopLocalKy) May 4, 2019

The scene at Churchill’s Dow when Maximum Security gets disqualified.. who doesn’t know this feeling #KentuckyDerby

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— Sports ON Tap (@SONTHighlights) May 4, 2019

Not everyone was thrilled with that #KyDerby twist. Michael Hitt, Alex Baldwin and Chris Colosi give their take. @heraldleader pic.twitter.com/MSyhWExCJh

— Morgan Eads (@MorganEads1) May 4, 2019

Maximum security press conference and he’s angry #KentuckyDerby2019 pic.twitter.com/tnWechOCiq

— Diego Ramos (@Diegoinphilly) May 4, 2019

I’m in shock they took that horse down. Clearly the best horse from wire/wire. Maybe fouled but you can’t take him down in Derby

— KOZ (@ljbama22) May 5, 2019

You mean to tell me in 145 years no other horse in the #KentucyDerby has touched another? What a sad day for #Kentucky & a huge disgrace for #KentuckyDerby2019

— The Joan Zone (@joangvs) May 5, 2019

Jon Roman of Detroit saw his $1 exacta box turn into four figure a payday when Country House was elevated to winner. "I'm thrilled," he said, noting his companion had Maximum Security. @heraldleader @KentuckyDerby

— Rich Copley (@copiousnotes) May 4, 2019

#KentuckyDerby2019 With abominable track conditions and the worst decision in horse racing history, a horse that wasn't even in the fray, whose path was never impeded, has been elected the winner. #Unbelievable pic.twitter.com/dUbeXQUOm3

— Renee Johnson (@writingfeemail) May 4, 2019

Took #CountryHouse across the board and that feels wrong cashing on the win. Hate that fro Luis Saez, Jason Servis, and Maximum Security #KYDerby145

— Dan Keener (@WiseDanRaceMan) May 4, 2019

Still waiting for results of #KentuckyDerby2019.
Apparently one horse won the popular vote and another horse won the Electoral College.

— Ana Navarro-Cárdenas (@ananavarro) May 4, 2019

And the trainers he may have slightly interfered w were good sportsman & knew the best horse won. They didn’t lodge complaints. What a joke. It seems everything in this country goes wrong now. The stewards knew the future of racing depended on this. They should all be removed.

— Mary Ellen Kuhi (@KuhiMary) May 5, 2019

I dabble in horse racing a little. Think they got it right. Actually respect the stewards for having balls to make the call. If it was a random race at Mahoning valley on a Tuesday afternoon, it’s a DQ for sure. To make it on biggest stage in sport is tough, i respect it.

— Marc Kanetsky (@MKanetsky19) May 5, 2019

More like “Country Crock” or “Country Crook” #kentuckyderbystewardschoked

— jp (@jpatricksmith) May 5, 2019

How was it rigged...the horse came out 3 paths and nearly caused a catastrophic spill if heels were clipped. I think the best horse won the race...but the decision was correct.

— Bryan Langlois, DVM (@Animalsheltrdoc) May 5, 2019

When you go from winning $3 million to nothing in 15 minutes #KentuckyDerby2019 pic.twitter.com/xSzfd6ENUX

— Kyle Davis (@kylejdavis98) May 4, 2019