Thu, August 4, 2016

RACE 2: Stewards inquiry into the finish as #4 Zen Papa (Ricardo Santana) fell at the wire unseating his rider. After reviewing the race video #4 Zen Papa caused his own problem and the race is official as is. #4 Zen Papa finished fifth as he carried his weight to the wire. Official order of finish 6-3-2-5

RACE 3: #1a Yorkiepoo Princess(Jomar Torres) was scratched by the track veterinarian on hand for trauma in the gate.

As per rule 4009.21 (b) #1 Kissin Cassie(Dylan Davis)part of entry ran for purse money only.

4009.21. Refund—non-starter.

(a) When a horse starts. Every horse shall be considered a starter when the stall gates open on the signal of the starter, unless the stewards declare a horse or horses non-starters because, in their opinion, the horses’ chances were compromised leaving the starting gate. If so, all bets on the non-starters will be refunded unless the horse wins. For placing and program purposes, the non-starters will be considered to have run for purse only.

(b) If it be determined by the stewards that a horse is declared a non-starter, the money bet on the horse shall be refunded; if such horse is part of an entry or field, such circumstances shall be treated as a scratch for wagering as provided in section 4009.20 of this Part, notwithstanding the placing of any remaining part of the entry or field.

RACE 5: Stewards inquiry and jockeys objection from the rider of the third place finisher #9 Crystal Pier(Jose Ortiz)for alleged interference inside the 1/8 pole against the first place finisher #1 Tizanillusion (Joel Rosario). #1 Tizanillusion drifts in and takes the room away from #9 Crystal Pier causing her to steady and taking away her momentum for several strides. #9 Crystal Pier goes on to finish third beaten by 1 length for second place. After reviewing the race video and speaking to the riders involved, in the judgment of the stewards this incident altered the finish of the race. The New order of finish is 6.9.1.7 

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.

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

RACE 7: Stewards inquiry in the vicinity of the 1/8 pole as #4 It’s Two Hot Benny (Angel arroyo) comes out making light contact with #9 Coramoss (Emmanuel Esquivel) and then drifts out again lightly brushing the same. After reviewing all video angles and speaking to the riders involved no action was taken. Official order of finish 2-8-4-9 

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