Fri, January 19, 2018

Stewards inquiry into the stretch as #5 Carlisle Belle(Paco Lopez) ducks to the inside and unseats her rider. After reviewing the video and speaking to the rider

In the judgment of the Stewards no further action was warranted as #5 Carlisle Belle caused her own problem. The race is official as is. 2.8.1a.1.4

Race 3

Stewards inquiry concerning the stretch run as the 2^nd place finisher #3 Beautiful buzz (Angel Arroyo) Ducks out under left handed crop at the 1/8 pole forcing the 4^th place finisher #5 Pauseforthecause (Martin Garcia) out sharply stopping his momentum. After viewing the race video and speaking to the riders involved it was determined by the stewards that the incident altered the order of finish. #3 Beautiful Buzz was demoted from 2^nd and placed 4^thbehind #5 Pauseforthecause. Order of finish 6.4.5.3

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.