Wed, December 6, 2017

Stewards inquiry and Jockeys objection by the 4th place finisher #1 Lutheran Rags (Dylan Davis) against the 3rd place finisher #9 Three Goals (Eric Cancel) for alleged interference approaching the 1/16th pole. #1 Lutheran Rags while looking for room comes out to #9 Three Goals who holds his ground. #12 Zenato drifts out slightly in front of #1 Lutheran causing him to alter course. After speaking to the riders involved and viewing the video, it was the determination of the stewards that the incident did not warrant any further action. Order of finish 5.11.9.1

With regard to interference, New York is a “Category 2” state, meaning that Commission rules provide that if the interferer is guilty of causing interference and such interference in the judgment of the Stewards has altered the finish of the race, then the interferer is placed behind the offended horse.

The Stewards consider whether the riders of the horse or horses that are offended continue to give effort to the finish of the race.

The Stewards also consider whether the offending jockey acted in a willful or careless manner while interfering with another horse or jockey, for which the interferer may be disqualified, i.e., placed last or unplaced in the order of finish. For example, if an offending jockey acts in a dangerous manner, exhibits extremely improper riding or impedes several horses, the Stewards may disqualify the offending horse without regard to the specific effect of the foul on the order of finish.