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: 09/10/2022
Licensee: Drayden Van Dyke, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension, $960 fine
Violation: Whip violations
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 Drayden Van Dyke, who rode BOLT'S BROAD in the sixth race at Del Mar Race Track on September 9, 2022, is suspended for three (3) days (September 17, 18 and 22, 2022), and fined $960.00 for 5 strikes over the limit. (Class 2 violation). Furthermore, Jockey Drayden Van Dyke is assigned five (5) violation points that will be expunged on June 19, 2023, nine (9) months from the date of final adjudication pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties). Jockey Van Dyke now has eight (8) points pursuant to HISA Rule #2283 (Multiple Violations). 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: 09/11/2022
Licensee: Ramon Vazquez, jockey
Penalty: One-day suspension, $1,752 fine
Violation: Whip violations
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 Ramon Vazquez, who rode And Tell Me Nolies in the eighth race (Del Mar Debutante) at Del Mar Race Track on September 10, 2022, is suspended for one (1) day (September 18, 2022), and fined $1,752.00 for 1 strike over the limit. Furthermore, Jockey Ramon Vazquez is assigned three (3) violation points that will be expunged on March 11, 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: 09/11/2022
Licensee: Abdul Alsagoor, jockey
Penalty: One-day suspension, $250 fine
Violation: Whip violation
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), Apprentice Jockey Abdul Alsagoor, who rode Mickey From Wexford in the 10th race at Del Mar Racetrack on September 10, 2022, is suspended for 1 day (September 18, 2022), and fined $250.00 for one (1) strike over the limit. Furthermore, Apprentice Jockey Abdul Alsagoor is assigned three (3) violation points that will be expunged on March 11, 2023, six (6) months from the date of final adjudication pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties-third offense since July 3, 2022). Apprentice Jockey Alsagoor now has nine (9) points pursuant to his Rule #2283 (Multiple Violations).
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
Gabriel Arrendondo–ruling date September 9, 2022
Charles Town Races & Slots
Jason Simpson–ruling date September 8, 2022
Christian Hiraldo–ruling date September 8, 2022
Delaware Park
Ademar Santos–ruling date September 3, 2022
Fanduel / Fairmount Park
Alexander Bendezu–ruling date September 7, 2022
Reynier Arrieta–ruling date September 7, 2022 (Race 5)
Reynier Arrieta–ruling date September 7, 2022 (Race 7)
Kim Sampson–ruling date September 7, 2022
Victor Santiago–ruling date September 7, 2022
Javier Tavarez–ruling date September 8, 2022
Uriel Lopez–ruling date September 8, 2022
Mountaineer Park
Angel Diaz–ruling date September 6, 2022
Remington Park
David Cabrera–ruling date September 8, 2022 (Race 1)
David Cabrera–ruling date September 8, 2022 (Race 5)
Anardis Rodriguez–ruling date September 10, 2022
Ruidoso Downs
JC Villanueva–ruling date September 11, 2022
Saratoga
Nazario Alvarado–ruling date September 13, 2022
Luis Cardenas–ruling date September 13, 2022
Voided Claims
Thistledown
Mannford–ruling date September 1, 2022
Big Trip–ruling date September 5, 2022
Here Comes Jigs–ruling date September 6, 2022
Violations Involving Forfeiture of Purse
Fanduel/Fairmount Park
Alezander Bendezu–ruling date September 7, 2022; 10 strikes; $500 fine; 3-day suspension; 5 points; purse redistribution
Javier Tavarez–ruling date September 8, 2022; ten strikes; $500 fine; 3-day suspension; 5 points; purse redistribution
Kim Sampson–ruling date September 7, 2022; ten strikes; $500 fine; 3-day suspension; 5 points; purse redistribution
Ruidoso Downs
JC Villanueva–ruling date September 11, 2022; ten strikes; $500 fine; 3-day suspension; 5 points; purse redistribution
Appeal Request Updates
Delaware Park
Ademar Santos
Crop rule violation
Ruling date September 3, 2022
Appeal filed September 13, 2022
No stay requested
Emerald Downs
Clayan Millwood
Crop rule violation
Ruling date September 4, 2022
Appeal filed September 8, 2022
Stay requested
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