Sun, September 4, 2016
Race #12 - Stewards inquiry and an objection from the jockey of the 2nd place finisher #3 True Romance (Jose Lezcano) against the winner #9 Touch of Bling (Manuel Franco) for alleged interference in the first 1/8 of a mile. #9 Touch of Bling moved inward leaving the starting gate forcing #8 Modiste (Ricardo Santana) over causing some crowding to the inside horses. After viewing the video available and speaking to the riders involved it was the determination of the stewards that the incident did not warrant further action. Order of finish 9-3-2-1
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.
For more information, see Commission rule 4035.2 (“Riding foul penalized
Race #3 - Stewards inquiry and jockey objection from #6 Ectot (John Velasquez) against #3 Street Fashion (Joel Rosario) for alleged inference at the 1/16 pole. #6 Ectot came down to #3 Street Fashion in deep stretch and brushed lightly. After viewing all video angles and speaking to the riders involved it was the determination of the stewards that no further action was warranted. Order of finish 3-6-5-1
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.
For more information, see Commission rule 4035.2 (“Riding foul penalized
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