Santos cleared of any wrongdoing in Kentucky Derby investigation

JOCKEY Jose Santos was yesterday cleared of any wrongdoing in riding Funny Cide to victory in the Kentucky Derby.

Santos cleared of any wrongdoing in Kentucky Derby investigation
Tue, 13 May, 2003 - 01:00

Santos met with Churchill Downs stewards who investigated whether he held something in his hand besides his whip when he crossed the finish line on May 3. A photograph prompted the inquiry.

One of the sources said there was no evidence Santos used an illegal device to win.

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