I just took a look at yesterday\'s Saratoga analysis and noted that the author selected the 41-1 first past the post winner on top in the 4th race. This was the worst takedown at NYRA that I have seen in quite awhile. Even Andy Serling, who is usually very supportive of the stewards\' decisions did not agree with the DQ. I assume that the rest of the author\'s day would have been spent at the Fourstardave Bar in quiet reflection. Brutal.
From NYRA site.
Race 4 - Steward’s Inquiry and Jockey’s Objection: #5 Sketches of Spain (Irad Ortiz, Jr.) and #8 Sparkling Sky (Jose Ortiz) lodged objections against the winner, #3 Crystalle (Chris Landeros) for alleged interference in the stretch. Approaching the 1/16 pole, #3 on the far outside shifts in two paths, under a right-handed crop, crossing the paths of #’s 5 and 8. #5 steadies slightly and # 8 must check and loses momentum. #8 finishes third, beaten a head for second place. After reviewing the race films and speaking with the riders involved, the stewards determined that the incident did alter the finish of the race. As a result, #3 is disqualified from first and placed third, behind #8. The revised order of finish: 5-8-3-4
Didn\'t have a bet, but this race is a poster child for the change to Category 1 DQ rules.
https://racingthinktank.com/reports/tif-reports-changing-rules
Del Mar had two of those similar situations two races apart the other day.
Right you are. I had not seen those. I thought the first one (Deckology) was a bad one even under the current rules.