Sat, July 30, 2016

Race 5: Stewards inquiry into the start as in the judgment of stewards #1 Big Timer (Manuel Franco) start was compromised leaving the gate and was declared a non-starter and ran for purse money

 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 4: Stewards inquiry and jockeys objection from the #3 Quijote (Jose Ortiz) against the#2 Maniacal (David Flores) and the #5 Its All Relevant (John Velazquez) for alleged interference in the vicinity of the 3/8^th pole. The #3 runs up in tight quarters between the #2 on the inside and the#5 outside and brushes slightly clips heels while the rider loses his irons. After reviewing the video and speaking to the riders involved the claim of foul was disallowed. The race official as is 8-2-5-6