Weekly Rulings: Feb. 22-28

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.

California
Track: Santa Anita
Date: 02/25/2022
Licensee: Desiderio Orantes, groom
Penalty: Suspension
Violation: Failure to appear for hearing on disorderly conduct and animal welfare charges
Explainer: Groom Desiderio Orantes, having failed to respond to written notice to appear before the Board of Stewards at Santa Anita Park on or before Feb. 24, 2022, is hereby 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 charges alleging violation of California Horse Racing Board rules #1874 (Disorderly Conduct) and #1902.5 (Animal Welfare). During the term of the suspension, all licenses and license privileges of Desiderio Orantes are suspended and pursuant to California Horse Racing board rule #1528 (Jurisdiction of Stewards) subject is denied access to all premises in this jurisdiction.

Track: Santa Anita
Date: 02/26/2022
Licensee: Drayden Van Dyke, jockey
Penalty: $750
Violation: Excessive use of the crop
Explainer: Jockey Drayden Van Dyke is fined $750 for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1688(b)(8) (Use of Riding Crop–more than six times–second offense within the past sixty days) during the sixth race at Santa Anita Park Feb. 25, 2022. Rule #1532. Fine shall be paid to the Paymaster within seven calendar days from the date of this ruling, or the license of the person upon whom the fine has been imposed shall be suspended.

Track: Santa Anita
Date: 02/27/2022
Licensee: Christopher Emigh, jockey
Penalty: $500
Violation: Excessive use of the crop
Explainer: Jockey Christopher Emigh is fined $500 for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1688(b)(8) (Use of Riding Crop – more than six times) during the second race at Santa Anita Park Feb. 26, 2022.

Florida

The following cases were listed on the Association of Racing Commissioners International's “Recent Rulings” webpage.
Track: Gulfstream Park
Date: 02/18/2022
Licensee: Tamara Lilly Levy
Penalty: 15-day suspension and $500 fine
Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: 2/18/2022 – Stipulation and Consent Order Case #2021-055093 – F.S. 550.2415 violation = Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. $500 fine Paid to BOR/GSP and 15 day suspension imposed. “Senorita Salsa.”
2/26/22 The 15 day occupational license suspension contemplated in the Consent Order will commence on Wednesday, Mar. 16, and will continue through and including Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022. Denied access, use, and privileges of all grounds under the jurisdiction of the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering requiring an occupational license for admittance during the term of suspension.

Track: Gulfstream Park
Date: 02/18/2022
Licensee: Tamara Lilly Levy
Penalty: 15-day suspension and $500 fine
Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: Ruling Text: 02/18/2022 – Stipulation and Consent Order Case #2021-054443 – F.S. Ch 550.2415 violation = Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. $500 fine Paid to BOR/GSP and 15 day suspension imposed. “SENORITA SALSA”
2/26/22 The 15-day occupational license suspension contemplated in the Consent Order will commence Tuesday, Mar. 1, and will continue through and including Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2022. Denied access, use, and privileges of all grounds under the jurisdiction of the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering requiring an occupational license for admittance during the term of suspension.

Track: Gulfstream Park
Date: 02/18/2022
Licensee: Elizabeth Dobles, trainer
Penalty: 15-day suspension and $500 fine
Violation: Medication violaiton
Explainer: Ruling Text: 2/18/2022 – Stipulation and Consent Order – Case #2021-055602 – F.S. 550.2415 violation = 2-(1 Hydroxyethyl) promazine sulfoxide – a metabolite of acepromazine. $500 Fine paid to Board of Relief – GSP, and 15 day suspension. “Cuy”
2/25/22 – The 15-day occupational license suspension contemplated in the Consent Order will commence on Sunday, Feb. 20, and will continue through and including Sunday, Mar. 6, 2022. Denied access, use, and privileges of all grounds under the jurisdiction of the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering requiring an occupational license for admittance during the term of suspension.

Track: Gulfstream Park
Date: 02/18/2022
Licensee: Elizabeth Dobles, trainer
Penalty: $500
Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: 2/18/2022 – Stipulation and Consent Order – Case #2019-048229 – F.S. 550.2415 violation = N-Butylscopolamine. $500 Fine paid to Board of Relief/GSP. “Northern”