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: Santa Anita
Date: 10/07/2022
Licensee: Leonard Rivero, owner
Penalty: Suspended license
Violation: Failure to appear for hearing
Explainer: Owner Leonard Rivero (DBA; WINNER CIRCLE STABLES), having failed to respond to written notice to appear before the Board of Stewards at Santa Anita Park on October 6, 2022, is suspended for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1547 (Failure to Appear) pending an appearance at a hearing before the Board of Stewards to answer to charges alleging violation of CHRB rule #1876 (Financial Responsibility- $2594.52 to K C Horse Transport, Inc.). Suspension to commence on October 13, 2022.
Track: Santa Anita
Date: 10/07/2022
Licensee: Luis Aguilar, owner
Penalty: $200 fine
Violation: Shoeing without license
Explainer: Owner Luis Aguilar is fined $200.00 for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1481 (Occupational Licenses and Fees–shoeing without a proper license)
Track: Santa Anita
Date: 10/07/2022
Licensee: Lloyd Wicker, trainer
Penalty: $500 fine
Violation: Out of competition medication violation
Explainer: Trainer Lloyd Wicker, who worked out the horse HOLLYWOOD RUMOR at San Luis Rey Downs on July 20, 2022, is fined $500.00 and assessed one half (1/2) point in accordance with California Horse Racing Rule #1843.4 (Multiple Medication Violations–Expires 10/08/23) for violation of California Horse Racing Board Rule #1868 (Authorization Medication During Workouts) and Rule #1843.1 (Prohibited Drug Substances – Phenylbutazone [(Class 4]).
Track: Santa Anita
Date: 10/09/2022
Licensee: Juan Hernandez, 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 JUAN HERNANDEZ, who rode TURN ON THE JETS in the ninth race at Santa Anita Park on October 8, 2022, is suspended for one (1) day (October 16, 2022), and fined $250.00 for one (1) strike over the limit. Furthermore, Jockey JUAN HERNANDEZ is assigned three (3) violation points that will be expunged on April 9, 2023, six (6) months from the date of final adjudication pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties. Jockey JUAN HERNANDEZ has accrued a total of nine (9) points. Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board rule #1766 (Designated Races), the term of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races.
Track: Santa Anita
Date: 10/09/2022
Licensee: Ian Kruljac, trainer
Penalty: Reimbursement by owner of claim and stabling costs
Violation: Voided claim
Explainer: In the matter of the claim submitted for the horse GYPSY LYNN; Having received first notice of a Prohibited Substance (methocarbamol) in the post-race test sample, pursuant to Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Rule 2262 (c)(5) (Void Claim), the claim submitted for the horse GYPSY LYNN, in the first race on August 21, 2022, at Del Mar Racetrack is hereby deemed void.
The horse, GYPSY LYNN trained by IAN KRULJAC, shall be returned to owner CLARKE M. COOPER (DBA: CLARKE M. COOPER FAMILY TRUST) and CLARKE M. COOPER (DBA: CLARKE M. COOPER FAMILY TRUST) shall return the amount of the claim of TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000) to owner TODD CADY by October 16, 2022. Furthermore, owner CLARKE M. COOPER (DBA: CLARKE M. COOPER FAMILY TRUST) shall reimburse owner TODD CADY in the amount of $1,679.54 for the care and training of the horse during the time the horse was in the claimant's barn.
Track: Santa Anita
Date: 10/10/2022
Licensee: Drayden Van Dyke, jockey
Penalty: Reimbursement by owner and jockey of purse money
Violation: Excessive use of the whip
Explainer: Pursuant to a formal hearing held on October 8, 2022, it is hereby ordered that BOLT'S BROAD, who finished first in the sixth race at Del Mar Race Track on September 9, 2022, be disqualified and deemed unplaced pursuant to HISA Rule 2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties [Class 2 Violation]) for violation of HISA Rule 2280 (Use of Riding Crop).
It is further ordered that the purse money awarded to Owner WENDY RUIS (RUIS RACING LLC), $60,000 and Jockey DRAYDEN VAN DYKE, 4,800 be distributed in accordance with the revised order of finish by the Paymaster of Purses at Del Mar Race Track
Revised order of finish is as follows:
1st Classymademoiselle; 2nd La Peer; 3rd Anacaro; 4th Balenciaga Betty; 5th Free and Humble; 6th Shirley's Bane
All records are ordered to reflect this ruling. In accordance with California Horse Racing Board rule #1956 (Race Declared Official) neither pari-mutuel payoffs nor the distribution of any pari-mutuel pool shall be affected.
New York
Track: Aqueduct
Date: 10/06/2022
Licensee: Tom Morley, trainer
Penalty: Ten-day suspension, $1,000 fine
Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: Having received a report from the NYS Gaming Commission Equine Drug Testing Laboratory of the finding of Phenylbutazone in the post-race sample taken from Horse “Built to Last” (#4) which raced in the 3rd race and finished 1st on August 24th 2022. Trainer of record Mr. Thomas Morley having been notified of the post-race positive and having waived his right to appeal is hereby fined the sum of $1,000 and suspended ten Calendar days effective Thursday October 13th 2022, through Saturday October 22nd 2022, inclusive.
Furthermore, the Stewards order horse “Built to Last” disqualified from any part of the purse and the purse redistributed as follows:
- (#11) Kingstown
- (#12) Tommy Gun
- (#13) Full Complement
- (#10) Magic Truck
Ordered that during your period of suspension, you shall not directly or indirectly participate in New York State pari-mutuel horse racing. You are denied the privileges and use of the grounds of all racetracks, you are forbidden to participate in any share of purses or other payment. Every horse is denied the privileges of the grounds and shall not participate in pari-mutuel racing in New York State, that (a) is owned or trained by you, or by any individuals who serves as your agent or employee during your suspension: or (b) for which you during your suspension are directly or indirectly with training, including any arrangements to care for, train, enter, race, invoice, collect fees or other payments, manage funds, employ or insure workers, provide advise or other information or assist with any aspect of the training of such horses.
Track: Aqueduct
Date: 10/07/2022
Licensee: Edmund Davis, trainer
Penalty: Fifteen-day suspension, $1,500 fine
Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: Having received a report from the NYS Gaming Commission Equine Drug Testing Laboratory of the finding of Phenylbutazone in the post-race sample taken from Horse “Cap't Remington” #6 which raced in the 3rd race and finished 2nd on August 5th 2022. Trainer of record Mr. Edmund Davis having been notified of the post-race positive and having waived his right to appeal is hereby fined the sum of $1,500 and suspended fifteen Calendar days effective October 16th 2022 through October 30th 2022, inclusive.
Furthermore, the Stewards order horse ” Cap't Remmington” disqualified from any part of the purse and the purse redistributed as follows:
- (#5) Jay'stalker
- (#3) Barone Marchis
- (#4) Makart
- (#2) Devil Or Angel
- (#7) My Slick Nick
Ordered that during your period of suspension, you shall not directly or indirectly participate in New York State pari-mutuel horse racing. You are denied the privileges and use of the grounds of all racetracks, you are forbidden to participate in any share of purses or other payment. Every horse is denied the privilages of the grounds and shall not participate in pari-mutuel racing in New York State, that (a) is owned or trained by you, or by any individuals who serves as your agent or employee during your suspension: or (b) for which you during your suspension are directly or indirectly with training, including any arrangements to care for, train, enter, race, invoice, collect fees or other payments, manage funds, employ or insure workers, provide advise or other information or assist with any aspect of the training of such horses.
Kentucky
Track: Keeneland
Date: 10/08/2022
Licensee: Carlos Villasana, jockey
Penalty: Suspended license
Violation: Failed drug test
Explainer: Carlos Villasana is hereby immediately suspended by the Board of Stewards for his failed drug test (reported on October 7, 2022 as positive for cocaine) and is ordered to undergo an evaluation by a professional in the field of addictive or substance abuse disorders approved by the KHRC. Consideration for reinstatement is contingent upon the adherence to the recommendation of the approved counsellor. Mr. Villasana must also provide a negative drug test prior to reinstatement. During his suspension Carlos Villasana is denied the privileges of all facilities under the jurisdiction of the KHRC.
Track: Keeneland
Date: 10/09/2022
Licensee: Jose Ortiz, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Careless riding
Explainer: After a hearing before the Board of Stewards, Jose Ortiz who rode Raging Sea in the ninth race at Keeneland on October 7, 2022, is hereby suspended three days, October 19 through October 21, 2022 (inclusive) for careless riding in the stretch that resulted in the disqualification of his mount.
Track: Keeneland
Date: 10/09/2022
Licensee: Irad Ortiz, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Careless riding
Explainer: After a hearing before the Board of Stewards, Irad Ortiz who rode Longpants Required in the tenth race at Keeneland on October 7, 2022, is hereby suspended three days, October 19 through October 21, 2022 (inclusive) for careless riding near the 3/8 pole.
Track: Keeneland
Date: 10/09/2022
Licensee: Joel Rosario, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Careless riding
Explainer: After a hearing before the Board of Stewards, Joel Rosario who rode Olga Isabel in the fifth race at Keeneland on October 7, 2022, is hereby suspended three days, October 19 through October 21, 2022 (inclusive) for careless riding near the 1/4 pole that resulted in the disqualification of his mount.
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
Churchill Downs
Francisco Arrieta – ruling date October 4, 2022
Francisco Arrieta – ruling date October 8, 2022
Hawthorne
Eduardo Gallardo – ruling date October 6, 2022
Horseshoe Indianapolis
Adam Beschizza – ruling date October 6, 2022
Javier Padron-Barcenas – ruling date October 6, 2022
Kendal Deann Sterritt – ruling date October 6, 2022
Eduardo Perez – ruling date October 7, 2022
Mountaineer Park
Juan Gabriel Lagunes – ruling date September 27, 2022
Luciano Barron Hernandez – ruling date September 27, 2022
Eder Luis Martinez – ruling date October 3, 2022
Luciano Barron Hernandez – ruling date October 5, 2022
I'm Praying for That – ruling date October 5, 2022
Marco Ccamaque – ruling date October 7, 2022 (violation date Sept. 28)
Marco Ccamaque – ruling date October 7, 2022 (violation date Oct. 3)
Penn National
Pedro Requena – ruling date October 6, 2022
Pimlico
Xavier Perez – ruling date September 10, 2022
Presque Isle Downs
Alexis Valdes – ruling date October 10, 2022
Wilfredo Martinez – ruling date October 10, 2022
Remington Park
Obed Sanchez – ruling date October 6, 2022
Zia Park
J.C. Villanueva – ruling date October 8, 2022
Voided Claims
Churchill Downs
Thatch – ruling date October 1, 2022
Hawthorne
Gotta Chase It – ruling date October 2, 2022
Belterra Park
Monolito – ruling date October 5, 2022
Violations Involving Forfeiture of Purse
Mountaineer Park
Marco Ccamaque – $500 fine; 3-day suspension; 5 points; redistribution of purse; 7-day additional suspension due to accumulation of HISA points; ruling date October 7, 2022 (violation date Sept. 28)
Mountaineer Park
Marco Ccamaque – $500 fine; 3-day suspension; 5 points; redistribution of purse; 15-day additional suspension due to accumulation of HISA points; ruling date October 7, 2022 (violation date Oct. 3)
Appeal Request Updates
Mountaineer Park
Marco Ccamaque
Crop rule violation
Ruling date October 7, 2022 (violation date Sept. 28)
Appeal filed October 8, 2022
Stay granted
Mountaineer Park
Marco Ccamaque
Crop rule violation
Ruling date October 7, 2022 (violation date Oct. 3)
Appeal filed October 8, 2022
Stay granted
Horseshoe Indianapolis
Eduardo Perez
Crop rule violation
Ruling date October 7, 2022
Appeal filed October 11, 2022
Stay granted
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