LOUISVILLE (WHAS11) -- Maximum Security’s jockey, Luis Saez, is facing a suspension of 15 racing days.
According to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, a hearing was held before the Board of Stewards and the decision was made to suspend Saez for the following days: May 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31 and June 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14.
The commission said this jockey was suspended for failing to control his horse and make the appropriate effort to maintain a straight path--causing interference with several race competitors.
At the 145th Kentucky Derby, on May 4, Maximum Security was disqualified.
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