Thu, July 4, 2019

Race 2 - Stewards inquiry and jockeys objection by the 5th place finisher #2 Asdaaf (Dylan Davis) against the 3rd place finisher #5 Exult (Irad Ortiz, Jr.) for possible interference at the top of the stretch and the 2nd place finisher #4 Malthael (Jose Ortiz) inside the 16th pole. #2 Asdaaf behind horses at the ¼ pole leans into #5 Exult trying to make room for himself and that protest was dismissed. #4 Malthael looking for room comes out in deep stretch well in front of #2 Asdaaf. After reviewing the video and speaking to the riders involved the stewards determined that no further action was warranted. Order of finish 1.4.5.3

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.

Race 4 - Stewards inquiry and jockeys objection by the 2nd place finisher #1 Bird’s Eye View (Jose Lezcano) against #5 Lunaire (Javier Castellano) for alleged interference at the 1/8 pole. #5 Lunaire comes down and shaves #1 Bird’s Eye View causing that horse to shift outward. After reviewing the video and speaking to the riders involved it was determined by the stewards that the incident did not alter the order of finish. 5.1.6.3

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.