LAC 35:V.7901. Right to the Track; Swerve

A. A leading horse is entitled to any part of the track, but if any horse swerves, or is ridden to either side, so as to interfere with or impede any other horse, it is a foul. The offending horse may be disqualified, if in the opinion of the stewards the foul altered the finish of the race, regardless of whether the foul was accidental, willful or the result of careless riding. If the stewards determine the foul was intentional, or due to careless riding, they may fine or suspend the guilty jockey.