RACE 1: Steward’s Inquiry into the stretch run involving #4 Laylaben (C. Velasquez) and a Jockey’s Objection, #1a Under the Rainbow (K. Desormeaux) against #4 for alleged interference. In the vicinity of the 1/8 pole, #4 drifts out causing # 1a to alter course. In the judgment of the stewards, #4 impeded # 1a, thus altering the finish of the race. #4 Laylaben is disqualified from first place and placed third, behind # 1a Under the Rainbow

4035.2. Foul riding penalized.

(a) When clear, a horse may be taken to any part of the course provided that crossing or weaving in front of contenders may constitute interference or intimidation for which the offender may be disciplined.

(b) A horse crossing another may be disqualified, if in the judgment of the stewards, it interferes with, impedes or intimidates another horse, or the foul altered the finish of the race, regardless of whether the foul was accidental, willful, or the result of careless riding. The stewards may also take into consideration mitigating factors, such as whether the impeded horse was partly at fault or the crossing was wholly caused by the fault of some other horse or jockey.