Chasing Liberty Declared The Winner After DQ In Juvenile Sprint At Kentucky Downs

After an objection and lengthy look by the stewards, it was 2-year-old colt Chasing Liberty (Constitution–Peaceful, Declaration of War) who was awarded the top prize when Under Whose Radar (Violence) was disqualified for impeding his progress late in the race and placed second in the $1 million National Thoroughbred League Juvenile Sprint at Kentucky Downs on Sunday.

Under Whose Radar led out of the gate and continued to make the pace into the lane. As favorite Black Forza (Complexity) tried to overcome a tough beginning, Chasing Liberty flashed his speed and was full of run down the center of the course. Inside the final sixteenth, Under Whose Radar suddenly veered into Chasing Liberty's lane and then crossed the wire first. The ensuing objection and decision took Under Whose Radar down and place him second. Chasing Liberty was then elevated to first. Black Forza finished off the board.

The final running time was 1:15.65.

Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0.

O-Twin Creeks Racing Stable; B-Twin Creeks Farm; T-Rob Atras.

After the DQ of Under Who's Radar for interference, #9 CHASING LIBERTY ($46.76) wins the $1 million Juvenile Sprint Stakes at @KYDownsRacing. @flothejock piloted the two-year-old colt by @WinStarFarm's Constitution for trainer Rob Atras. pic.twitter.com/PmkCehh1LJ

— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) September 1, 2024