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: 09/12/2024
Licensee: Robert James Gherardi, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Vet list medication violation for the presence of Firocoxib–controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Kell's Kiss on 8/6/24.
Date: 09/12/2024
Licensee: Bill Mott, 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 Flunixin–controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Authorize, who was euthanized after pulling up in a race at Aqueduct on 4/26/24.
Read more on the story here.
Pending ADMC Violations
09/18/2024, Christopher Fung, trainer: Provisional suspension for a medication violation for the presence of Clenbuterol–classed as a banned substance but permitted under tightly controlled circumstances–in a sample taken from Anointed King, who finished second at Finger Lakes on 8/20/24.
09/18/2024, Chris Englehart, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol–controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Hypnocurrency, who won at Finger Lakes on 7/30/24.
09/18/2024, Jesse Compton, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Cannabidiol (CBD)–controlled medication (Class B)–in a sample taken from Sisaway Now, who finished second at Prairie Meadows on 7/14/24.
09/16/2024, Dawn Fontenot, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol–controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Molly's Little Lue, who won at Horseshoe Indianapolis on 7/10/24.
09/12/2024, Dr. Nicola Hardgrove, veterinarian: Provisional suspension for possession of Arsil–a banned substance–for an event dated 7/23/24.
09/12/2024, Joseph Davis, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone–controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Mr Discount, who won at Horseshoe Indianapolis on 7/6/24.
Violations of Crop Rule
One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race.
Delaware Park
Jose Batista–violation date Sept. 13; One-day suspension, $250 fine
Jonathan Lloyd–violation date Sept. 13; Three-day suspension, $500 fine
Fresno
Adrian Castellanos–violation date Sept. 13; Two-day suspension, $500 fine
Hawthorne
Travis Wales–violation date Sept. 12; One-day suspension, $250 fine
Horseshoe Indianapolis
Andres Ulloa–violation date Sept. 12; One-day suspension, $250 fine
Los Alamitos
Edwin Maldenado–violation date Sept. 13; One-day suspension, $250 fine
Remington Park
Rene Diaz–violation date Sept. 13; Two-day suspension, $500 fine
Ezequiel Lara–violation date Sept. 13; One-day suspension, $250 fine
Thistledown
Angel Diaz–violation date Sept. 12; One-day suspension, $250 fine
The TDN also 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
Los Alamitos
Francisco Ramirez–violation date Sept. 15; Seven-day suspension, careless riding
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