Every week, the TDN publishes a roundup of key official rulings from the primary tracks within the four major racing jurisdictions of California, New York, Florida and Kentucky.
Here's a primer on how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different offenses, what they make public (or not) and where.
With the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) having gone into effect on July 1, the TDN will also post a roundup of the relevant HISA-related rulings from the same week.
California
Track: Del Mar
Date: 08/18/2022
Licensee: Victor Espinoza, jockey
Penalty: One-day suspension, $250 fine
Violation: Excessive use of the whip
Explainer: Having violated the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2280 (Use of Riding Crop) and pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties–Class 3), Jockey Victor Espinoza who rode POP D'ORO in the ninth race at Del Mar Race Track on August 14, 2022, is suspended for one (1) day (August 25, 2022), and fined $250.00 for three (3) strikes over the limit. Furthermore, Jockey Victor Espinoza is assigned three (3) violation points that will be expunged on February 18, 2023, six (6) months from the date of final adjudication pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties). Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board rule #1766 (Designated Races), the term of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races.
Track: Del Mar
Date: 08/18/2022
Licensee: Aaron Eric Kroul, owner
Penalty: Restoration of standing
Violation: N/A
Explainer: Owner Aaron Eric Kroul, having complied with the provisions of California Horse Racing Board rule #1876 (Financial Responsibility–$829.50 to DVM John Araujo) is restored to good standing. LATS #41 ruling issued at Santa Anita Park on February 11, 2022, is set aside.
NEW HISA STEWARDS RULINGS
Note: While HISA has shared these rulings over the past week, some of them originate from prior weeks.
Violations of Crop Rule
Albuquerque Downs
Alejandro Medellin–ruling date August 20, 2022
Luis Ramon Rodriquez–ruling date August 21, 2022
Alfredo J. Juarez, Jr.–ruling date August 21, 2022
Ellis Park
Chris Landeros–ruling date August 14, 2022
Emerald Downs
Kevin Radke – ruling date August 20, 2022
Ferndale
Francisco Monroy – ruling date August 19, 2022
Saratoga
Michael Luzzi – ruling date August 20, 2022
Gulfstream Park
Ismerio Villalobos – ruling date August 20, 2022
Edgar Perez – ruling date August 20, 2022
Chantal Sutherland – ruling date August 21, 2022
Voided Claims
Belterra Park
Ununderstandable–ruling date August 9, 2022
Sconce–ruling date August 11, 2022
Candy's Dream–ruling date August 11, 2022
Beach Peach–ruling date August 17, 2022
My Best Side–ruling date August 17, 2022
Monmouth Park
Shackelford County–ruling date August 21, 2022
Appeal Request Updates
Mountaineer Park
Jose Davila
Crop rule violation
August 17, 2022
Ruling date August 22, 2022
Appeal filed August 22, 2022
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