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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci_ychn7ga0
There are 3 major horse race events in USA each year which combine to determine which horse is the "Triple Crown Winner". The first race is the Kentucky Derby ran yesterday afternoon (2 weeks away is the Preakness (check spelling), to be followed by the Belmont Stake).
The best horse crossed the line first but disqualified after an objection after a 20' long review and discussion by the Race Stewards. The horse which came in second, and was never impeded, was then promoted to be the winner.
What an exciting horse race!
From inexperienced eyes, we can hardly see the impedement; but as one Race Commentator put it correctly, "don't look at the jockey, look at the feet of the horse.", then it became very clear. The horse being disqualified impeded other horses TWICE.
(I watched the video more than 5 times in order to pick up the infringement!)
The Stewards had to make a hard decision which required objectivity, integrety, and courage!
The Stewards deserved a lot more praise than the winning horse!
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