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Bettors to get refunds after Kentucky Derby disqualification

Churchill Downs' online wagering service, Twinspires.com, tweeted that it will give back up to $10 to anyone who bet on Maximum Security to win in Saturday's Derby.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Online bettors who wagered on Maximum Security in the Kentucky Derby only to see the colt get disqualified for interference will receive refunds. 

Churchill Downs' online wagering service, Twinspires.com, tweeted that it will give back up to $10 to anyone who bet on Maximum Security to win in Saturday's Derby.

The company said more than $6 million was bet on the colt to win.

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