Sun, October 15, 2017

Race #3 - Jockey objection by the 2^nd place finisher #2 Take Charge Paula (Paco Lopez) against the winner #3 Happy Like A Fool (Tyler Gaffalione) for alleged interference at the top of the stretch. #3 Happy Like A Fool crossed over while just clear of #2 Take Charge Paula and went on to win by over 2 lengths. After speaking to the riders involved and viewing all available video it was the determination of the stewards that the incident did not warrant any further action. Order of finish 3.2.4.1

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.

For more information, see Commission rule 4035.2 (“Riding foul penalized

For more information, see Commission rule 4035.2 (“Riding foul penalized