Fri, July 27, 2018

Race 8 – Stewards inquiry into the stretch run of the 8th race. The #8 Virtual Machine (Jose Lezcano)shifts in several paths while making contact with the #1 Sir Ballantine (Kendrick Carmouche) pushing him in causing him to steady. After reviewing the video and speaking to the riders involved the Stewards determine that it altered the outcome of the race. The # 8 is disqualified from fourth and placed fifth behind the #1. The new order of finish is 7-4-5-1.

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 9 – Trainers objection  in the 9th race by the connections of #4 Celtic Chaos (Eric Cancel) against # 8 Weekend Hideaway (Luis Saez)for alleged interference  in the stretch. #4 Celtic Chaos steadied while trying to get through a tight opening along the rail. After speaking to the riders involved and viewing the available video it was the determination of the stewards that the incident did not warrant any further action. Order of finish 8.5.4.7

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.