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Article: Kentucky Derby May Probe Winning Jockey
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- May 10, 2003
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Dateline: LOUISVILLE, Ky.
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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 ...