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The owner of the disqualified Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security said Monday that he would appeal the decision to the state racing commission and that his colt would not compete in the Preakness Stakes.
Gary West, who owns the colt with his wife, Mary, said racing stewards declined to meet with him after the race on Saturday to explain their reason for his colt’s disqualification.
West said that he would appeal to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Monday, but it is unclear if the commission has the authority to overrule the decision.