Sat, June 8, 2019

Race 3 - Stewards inquiry and a Jockeys objection from the rider of the fourth place finisher #6 Alwaysmining(Javier Castellano) against the second place finisher #1 Still Dreaming(Rajiv Maragh) and the third place finisher #3 Grumps Little Tots(Irad Ortiz Jr.) for alleged interference inside the 1/16 pole.  The #1 Still Dreaming drifts out making contact multiple times with #6 Alwaysmining causing that horse to take a bad step. After reviewing the race video and speaking to the riders involved this incident, in the judgment of the stewards the incident altered the finish of the race and #1 Still Dreaming is demoted from second place and placed fourth. The claim of foul against the #3 Grumps Little Tots is disallowed. The new order of finish is 5.3.6.1                           

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.

Commission Rule 4035.2 (Riding foul penalized)

Race 8 - Stewards inquiry concerning an incident at the top of the stretch. The winner #8 Hog Creek Hustle (Corey Lanerie) came in approaching the 3/16 pole, while #2 Much Better (Mike Smith) came out some causing #9 Mind Control (John Velasquez) to steady. 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. Official order of finish 8.6.3.7

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.

Commission Rule 4035.2 (Riding foul penalized)