Fri, November 15, 2019
Race 3 - Stewards’ Inquiry and Jockey’s Objection into the stretch run. The rider of #5 Indawin (John Velazquez) claimed foul against the #3 Water White (Manuel Franco) for alleged interference. Inside the 1/16th pole, the #3 comes in and makes contact with the #5, who comes out slightly under a left-handed crop. After speaking with the riders involved and reviewing the films, the stewards felt the outcome of the race was not affected. Order of finish as-is: 3.5.1.4
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.
Race 4 - Stewards’ Inquiry and Jockey’s Objection into the stretch run. The rider of #6 Floss Dancer (Hector Diaz Jr.) claimed foul against the #5 G.T. Sonia (Joey Martinez) for alleged interference. Inside the 1/8th pole, the #5 comes in under right handed crop, causing the #6 to slightly alter course. After speaking with the riders involved and reviewing the films, the stewards felt the outcome of the race was not affected. Order of finish as-is: 5.6.8.4
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.
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