Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country.
NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS
The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the HIWU “pending” and “resolved” cases portals.
Resolved ADMC Violations
Date: 10/22/2024
Licensee: Filiberto Quiroz, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Our Soaring Angel, who finished fourth at Albuquerque on 9/2/24.
Date: 10/22/2024
Licensee: Vance Childers, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Triamcinolone-a controlled substance (Class C)-in a sample taken from Majestic Attack, who finished seventh at Fanduel Sportsbook and Horse Racing on 9/3/24.
Date: 10/21/2024
Licensee: Eddie Kenneally, trainer
Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on October 22, 2024; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Tramadol-Controlled Medication (Class B)-in a sample taken from Candy Cause, who won at Belterra Park on 7/20/24.
Date: 10/18/2024
Licensee: Brendan Walsh, trainer
Penalty: A written reprimand. Admission.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Omeprazole-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Sri Lanka on 9/17/24.
Date: 10/17/2024
Licensee: Oscar Manuel Gonzalez, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Use or attempted use of a Class C controlled medication on Vladislav during the race period.
Though the substance isn't identified in the case resolution, it states that on September 22, prior to Race 9 at Gulfstream Park, “an employee of Mr. Gonzalez was observed orally administering an equine supplement product to the Covered Horse Vladislav.” Under HISA, only feed, hay, and water are permitted during the Race Period. Any substance administered during the Race Period that does not otherwise qualify as a banned substance constitutes a prohibited controlled medication substance.
Date: 10/17/2024
Licensee: George Weaver, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Use or attempted use of a Class C controlled medication on Nimitz Class during the race period.
Though the substance isn't identified in the case resolution, it states that on June 28, prior to Race 2 at Aqueduct, “an employee of Mr. Weaver was observed orally administering an equine supplement product to the Covered Horse Nimitz Class.” Under HISA, only feed, hay, and water are permitted during the Race Period. Any substance administered during the Race Period that does not otherwise qualify as a banned substance constitutes a prohibited controlled medication substance.
Pending ADMC Violations
10/23/2024, Donald Simmons, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone-a controlled substance (Class C)-in a sample taken from Gun Lap on 9/23/24.
10/23/2024, George Leonard III, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)-a controlled substance (Class C)-in a sample taken from Maylen, who finished fifth at Belterra Park on 9/21/24.
10/17/2024, James Thomas Ryerson, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Nabumetone-a controlled substance (Class B)-in a sample taken from Raleigh St. Clair, who finished second at Finger Lakes on 9/23/24.
10/18/2024, Larry Rickman Overly, veterinarian: Provisional suspension for the possession of Testosterone and Isoxsuprine-both banned substances-on an event dated 7/23/24.
10/17/2024, Fernando Bahena, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine-a controlled substance (Class B)-in a sample taken from Paynt by Letters, who won at Fanduel Sportsbook and Horse Racing on 9/10/24.
Violations of Crop Rule
One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race.
Horseshoe Indianapolis
Andres Gustavo Calleja – violation date October 17; One-day suspension, $250 fine
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