US$20m Challenge Issued By West Issues to 4 Kentucky Derby Opponents
Gary West is offering a US$20 million reward to the owners of Country House, War of Will, Long Range Toddy, and Bodexpress if any of those horses finish ahead of Maximum Security the next time any of them race against the colt through Dec. 31, 2019.
His horse crossed the wire first in the Gr.1 Kentucky Derby but was disqualified to 17th for interference. Kentucky stewards determined each of the latter three horses were fouled by Maximum Security in the Derby.
West announced the reward, just a day ahead of the Middle Jewel Of The US Triple Crown. West is currently suing to have the Kentucky Derby disqualification overturned via a federal lawsuit with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Lexington Division.