Wed, August 15, 2018

Race 3 – Stewards inquiry in the 3rd race concerning #2 through the stretch. #5 Pacific Gale (David Cohen) while holding his position leans in some on #2 No Need to Appeal (Javier Castellano) keeping that filly behind horses with no clear running room. #2 No need to Appeal forces her way out making contact with #5 Pacific Gale approaching the 16th pole and then goes on to win the race. After reviewing the video and speaking to the riders involved it was the determination of the stewards that the incident did not alter the order of finish and no action was taken. Order of finish 2.1.4.5

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.