By Daniel Ross
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 July 1, the TDN will also post a roundup of the relevant HISA-related rulings from the same week.
California
Track: Del Mar
Date: 08/26/2022
Licensee: James Marsden, owner
Penalty: Suspended license
Violation: Financial responsibility
Explainer: Owner James Marsden, having failed to respond to written notice to appear before the Board of Stewards at Del Mar Race Track on Aug. 25, 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- $343.75 to KC Horse Transport). Suspension to commence on Sept. 2, 2022. During the term of this suspension, all licenses and license privileges of James Marsden are suspended and pursuit to California Horse Racing Board rule #1528 (Jurisdiction of Stewards), subject is denied access to all premises in this jurisdiction.
Track: Del Mar
Date: 08/28/2022
Licensee: Ruben Alvarado, trainer
Penalty: $1,000
Violation: Improper report of gelding
Explainer: Trainer Ruben Alvarado is fined $1,000 pursuant to California Horse Racing Board rule #1629 (Penalty for Late Declaration) and for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1865 (Altering of Sex of Horse) for failure to properly report the gelding of the horse Anmer Hall who was scheduled to run in the eighth race at Santa Anita Park on June 19, 2022, which resulted in a late declaration.
New York
Track: Saratoga
Date: 08/24/2022
Licensee: Joel Rosario, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Careless riding
Explainer: For having waived his right to appeal Jockey Joel Rosario is hereby suspended three (3) NYRA racing days August 28th 2022, August 31st 2022, September 1st 2022 inclusive. This for careless riding during the running of the third race at Saratoga racecourse on Aug. 18, 2022.
Track: Saratoga
Date: 08/24/2022
Licensee: Irad Ortiz, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Careless riding
Explainer: For having waived his right to appeal Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is hereby suspended three (3) NYRA racing days Aug. 31 2022, Sept. 1, 2022, Sept. 2, 2022, inclusive. This for careless riding during the running of the eight race at Saratoga racecourse on Aug. 18. 2022.
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
Angel Perez – ruling date August 27, 2022
Frankie Martinez – ruling date August 27, 2022
Canterbury Park
Constantino Roman – ruling date August 14, 2022
Miguel Arroyo – ruling date August 14, 2022
Sofia Barandela – ruling date August 14, 2022
Crystal Conning – ruling date August 17, 2022
Eduardo Gallardo – ruling date August 18, 2022
Delaware Park
Horacio Karamanos – ruling date August 26, 2022
Jariro Rendon – ruling date August 27, 2022
Del Mar
Juan Hernandez – ruling date August 25, 2022
Joe Bravo – ruling date August 26, 2022
Evangeline Downs
Paulina Ramirez – ruling date August 19, 2022
Treylon Albert – ruling date August 20, 2022
Fanduel / Fairmount Park
Javier Tavares – ruling date August 27, 2022
Finger Lakes
Jose Rohena – ruling date August 24, 2022
Jeremias Flores – ruling date August 24, 2022
Steven Fret – ruling date August 24, 2022
Saratoga
Amin Castillo – ruling date August 26, 2022
Jose Gomez – ruling date August 26, 2022
Luis Rodriguez Castro – ruling date August 27, 2022
Jose Lezcano – ruling date August 27, 2022
Dylan Scott Davis – ruling date August 28, 2022
Thistledown
Alexander Chavez – ruling date August 25, 2022
Mountaineer Park
Jose Davila – ruling date August 24, 2022
Voided Claims
Ellis Park
Maysville Miss – ruling date August 21, 2022
Canterbury Park
Shotgun River – ruling date August 14, 2022
Finger Lakes
Chris Englehart – ruling date August 29, 2022
Horseshoe Indianapolis
The Feature – ruling date August 24, 2022
Monmouth Park
Reckless Place – ruling date August 22, 2022
Ray Arewethereyet – ruling date August 27, 2022
Gennie Highway – ruling date August 27, 2022
Prairie Meadows
Lucky April – ruling date August 27, 2022
Belterra Park
Pepper Pike – ruling date August 22, 2022
Parx Racing
Outline – ruling date August 23, 2022
Starship Charly – ruling date August 24, 2022
Enraged – ruling date August 24, 2022
Uncle Gary G – ruling date August 24, 2022
Broad Jumper – ruling date August 24, 2022
Violations Involving Forfeiture of Purse
Thistledown
Alexander Chavez – 13 strikes – $500 fine, 3-day suspension; 5 points; horse disqualified from purse
Evangeline Downs
Paulina Ramirez – 12 strikes – $500 fine, 3-day suspension; 5 points; horse disqualified; and purse redistributed
Albuquerque Downs
Frankie Martinez – owner, jockey did 13 strikes – purse redistribution
Appeal Request Updates
Mountaineer Park
Jose Davila
Crop rule violation
Ruling date August 23, 2022
Appeal filed August 25, 2022
Stay requested and granted
Mountaineer Park
Jose Davila
Crop rule violation
Ruling date August 24, 2022
Appeal filed August 26, 2022
Stay requested and denied
Gulfstream Park
Chantal Sutherland
Crop rule violation
Ruling date August 21, 2022
Appeal filed August 26, 2022
Stay requested and granted
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