April 18, 2026

Keeneland Race 8

A Stewards Inquiry was posted involving the start of #4 Run Carson" (John Velazquez) who broke awkwardly and well behind the field. After reviewing the race replay and interviewing the starter and rider, the stewards determined that #4 popped the front doors open just prior to the start and was still being held onto by the assistant starter when the field was dispatched. The stewards determined that the horse was precluded from obtaining a fair start. #4 "Run Carson" was declared a NON-STARTER by the stewards and the race was posted official. The mutuels department made the proper refunds.