Thu, August 2, 2018

Race 1 – Stewards inquiry and Jockeys Objection into the start of race 1. The rider of #2 Satin Sheets (David Cohen) claims against the #1 Archumybaby (Jomar Garcia) for alleged interference leaving the starting gate. The # 1 leaves the gate ducks out a stride out of the gate and pulls off immediately making slight contact. After reviewing the video and speaking to the riders involved it was determined by the stewards that it did not alter the outcome of the race. The race is official as is 1-2-6-3

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.

Race 5 - Stewards inquiry concerning the 5th race. #4 No More Excuses (Manual Franco) comes over making solid contact with #1 Asian’s Way (Joel Rosario) as she was in tight quarters between horses and caused a chain reaction that shut off #2 Non Finisce Mai (David Cohen) who was racing along the rail. After viewing the video and speaking to the jockey’s involved it was the determination of the stewards that the incident warranted a disqualification. #4 No More Excuses was Disqualified from 5th and placed last. Order of finish 7.8.1.5

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.

Race 9 - Stewards inquiry concerning the 9th race stretch run. The #5 Onthemoonagain (Javier Castellano) running up the rail in tight quarters steadies as the running room closes up before he gets there with the # 6 Dynatail (Luis Saez) out side of him. After reviewing the video and speaking to the riders involved the race is official as is.The order of finish is 1-6-5-4.

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.