the Wests lose their appeal of the Derby DQ
 

Least surprising court ruling ever:

https://www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov/opi...0a0284p-06.pdf

I didnt even need any fancy law degree and got this one correct.

Good!

I'm afraid that a lot of folks without law degrees didn't, though. There were a heck of a lot of people cheering the Wests' suit on last year who really have no idea that it is extremely difficult to challenge the decision of a sports official in court. (It reminds me of when Tom Brady was suspended over Deflate-gate. There was a ton of online chatter cheering on his suit, and he met a similar fate in the Court of Appeals.)

What's the legalese for good, screw them?

Interesting to see Monmouth's Dennis Drazin (and fellow Jason Servis owner) listed as a supporting counsel for the Wests (on the brief, not for argument).

This judge writes a fun-to-read opinion:

"Perhaps only a racehorse itself could tell us whether it was fouled during a race. See Jay Livingston & Ray Evans, “Mr. Ed” (1961) (“Go right to the source and ask the horse. He’ll give you the answer that you’ll endorse.”). But horses can’t speak, so the Commonwealth of Kentucky, similar to many other racing jurisdictions,(2) has designated racing experts—the stewards, not the appointed members of the Commission or judges—to determine when a foul occurs in a horse race. It is not our place to second-guess that decision."

:D