Sun, August 26, 2018

Race 6 – Jockey objection by the 2nd place finisher #1 Holiday Bonus (Irad Ortiz Jr.) against the winner #3 Dr. Edgar (Dylan Davis) for alleged interference through the stretch. #3 Dr. Edgar drifted out several paths under left handed crop forcing #1 Holiday Bonus out and made contact with that horse causing him to lose momentum. After reviewing the video and speaking to the riders involved it was the opinion of the stewards that the incident did alter the order of finish and #3 Dr. Edgar was disqualified from 1st and placed 2nd behind #1 Holiday Bonus. The official order of finish 1.3.9.8

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.