Article: Kentucky Derby May Probe Winning Jockey

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Dateline: LOUISVILLE, Ky. [image omitted]

Stewards were looking into questions raised about winning Kentucky Derby jockey Jose Santos, who is shown in a photo possibly carrying something in his hand besides his whip as he crossed the finish line aboard Funny Cide.

Churchill Downs stewards scheduled a meeting for Saturday and another one for Tuesday, which will include Santos, Funny Cide owner Jack Knowlton told The Associated Press. One steward called the photo " very suspicious."

Knowlton said any accusations that Santos might have used an illegal aid to win the race are "just absolutely, totally ridiculous."

Kentucky Racing Commission rules do ...

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