Weekly Rulings: Aug. 15-21

Victor Espinoza | Benoit

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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