Sat, July 21, 2018

Race 1 

Stewards inquiry and jockey objection by the the 4^th place finisher #3 Full Salute (Jose Ortiz) against the winner #4 Always a Suspect (Joel Rosario) for alleged interference at the 1/16 pole. The # 1a Forge (Javier Castellano) laid in #4 Always a Suspect who shied in some squeezing #3 Full Salute along the rail. After speaking to the riders involved and viewing all available video it was the determination of the stewards the incident did not alter the order of finish and no further action was warranted. Official order of finish 4.1a.1.3.2

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

Jockey objection by the rider of the 2^nd place finisher #9 Our Girl Abby (Kendrick Carmouche) against the winner #4 Tee Up (Joel Rosario) for alleged interference in the stretch.  After reviewing the video and speaking to the riders involved the stewards determined both horses contributed and bumped one time at the 1/16^th pole.  The stewards felt this did not alter the outcome of the race.  Race official 4.9.3.7

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.