Weekly Rulings: April 4-April 10

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, 2022, the TDN will also post a roundup of the relevant HISA-related rulings from the same week.

California

Track: Santa Anita

Date: 04/09/2023

Licensee: Abel Cedillo, jockey

Penalty: Three-day suspension

Violation: Careless riding

Explainer: Having received notice from the California Horse Racing Board that the appeal of LATS Ruling #32 (March 3, 2023) has been withdrawn, the original ruling is reinstated.  Jockey Abel Cedillo is suspended for 3 racing days (April 28, 29 & 30, 2023). Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board Rule #1766 (Designated Races), the term of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races.

The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal, except for the voided claim rulings which were sent to the TDN directly.

One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race.

Violations of Crop Rule

Aqueduct

Heman Kumar Harkie–violation date April 1; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Tampa Bay Downs

Angel A Rodriguez–violation date March 31; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes

Isaac Manuel Jimenez–violation date April 1; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Shaun Bridgmohan–violation date April 2; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 9 strikes

Will Rogers Downs

Gustavo Armando Herrera–violation date April 10; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes

Travis G Cunningham–violation date April 10; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes