Sun, July 21, 2019

Race 3 - Stewards inquiry and jockeys objection from the rider of the #6 Heirloom Kitten ( Irad Ortiz Jr) against the #8 Bad Boy ( Jose Ortiz) and the #4 Dillon Rocks (Kendrick Carmouche) for alleged interference in the stretch. The #6 steadies briefly as he runs up on the #4 and as the #8 is going by on the outside. After reviewing the video and speaking to the riders involved the Stewards determine the incident did not alter the order of finish and the race is official as is 8-4-5-1.

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.

Race 4 - Owner’s objection: #5 Point of Honor (Javier Castellano) against #1 Guarana (Jose Ortiz) for alleged interference approaching the 1/16 pole. Nearing the 1/16 pole, #1 shifts out sharply under a left handed crop by the rider. #1 was clear of #5 at the time of the incident, though #5 did steady briefly. In the judgment of the stewards, the incident did not alter the finish. The race was declared official as is. 1.5.4.2

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.