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Pete Go-Ahead HR in 8th 😱
Jockey Luis Saez (L) rides his horse Maximum Security as he competes in the 20 million US dollar race, the final race of the Saudi Cup -- the world's richest horserace -- at the King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Jenadriyah near the capital Riyadh on February 29, 2020. (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE / AFP) (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images)
Jockey Luis Saez (L) rides his horse Maximum Security as he competes in the 20 million US dollar race, the final race of the Saudi Cup -- the world's richest horserace -- at the King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Jenadriyah near the capital Riyadh on February 29, 2020. (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE / AFP) (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images)FAYEZ NURELDINE/Getty Images

Maximum Security Wins $10M Saudi Cup; Was DQ'd from Kentucky Derby in 2019

Rob Blanchette
Feb 29, 2020

Maximum Security was victorious in Saturday's inaugural Saudi Cup, winning the most valuable horse race in the world.

Jockey Luis Saez rode the four-year-old winner at the King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh, taking home half of the $20 million prize for the victory.

Maximum Security became the first apparent winner to be disqualified on race day at the Kentucky Derby in 2019. The horse and Saez were disqualified for interference, and second-place horse Country House was named the winner instead. 

Mucho Gusto had led the way for much of Saturday's race, but the Bob Baffert-trained runner eventually finished fourth.

Maximum Security defeated Midnight Bisou by a half-length, while Benbatl placed third at the event.  

Pete Go-Ahead HR in 8th 😱