By Dan 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 on July 1, 2022, the TDN will also post a roundup of the relevant HISA-related rulings from the same week.
California
Track: Santa Anita
Date: 04/28/2023
Licensee: Lisa Bernard, owner-trainer
Penalty: Suspended license
Violation: Failure to appear for hearing
Explainer: Owner/ Trainer Lisa Bernard, having failed to appear before the Board of Stewards at Santa Anita Park on April 18, 2023, to answer a complaint alleging violation of California Horse Racing Board Rule #1840 (Veterinary Practices and Treatments Restricted), Rule #1842.5 (Trainer to Maintain Medication Treatment Records) and Rule #1902 (Conduct Detrimental to Horse Racing) is suspended pursuant to California Horse Racing Board Rule #1547 (Failure to Appear).
Florida
The following was taken from the Association of Racing Commissioners International's “Recent Rulings” webpage.
Track: Gulfstream Park
Date: 03/13/2023
Licensee: Rohan Crichton, trainer
Penalty: Written warning
Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: Stipulation and Consent Order # 2022-051930 – F.S. 550.2415 violation = Phenylbutazone. Written Warning imposed and issued. “PROVOCATIVA”
Track: Gulfstream Park
Date: 03/13/2023
Licensee: Rohan Crichton, trainer
Penalty: Written warning
Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: Stipulation and Consent Order # 2022-052364 – F.S. 550.2415 violation = Phenylbutazone. Written Warning Imposed and Issued. “SEPTEMBERTEN”
Track: Gulfstream Park
Date: 04/10/2023
Licensee: Harold Simms, trainer
Penalty: Written warning
Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: 4/10/2023 – Stipulation and Consent Order # 2023-009297 – F.S. 550.2415 Violation = Phenylbutazone. Written Warning imposed and issued. “HEY PORTER”
New York
Track: Aqueduct
Date: 04/26/2023
Licensee: Dylan Davis, jockey
Penalty: Seven-day suspension
Violation: Careless riding
Explainer: Mr. Dylan Davis having waived his right to an appeal is hereby suspended seven (7) Calandar days May 7th 2023, through May 13th 2023, inclusive. This for careless riding during the running of the 8th race at Aqueduct racetrack on April 22nd 2023.
Track: Aqueduct
Date: 04/30/2023
Licensee: Katherine Davis, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Careless riding
Explainer: Katherine Davis is hereby suspended three (3) NYRA racing days. This for careless riding during the running of the 8th race at Aqueduct racetrack on April 23rd 2023. Having appealed a stay has been granted.
NEW HISA STEWARDS RULINGS
The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal, except for the voided claim rulings which were sent to the TDN directly. Some of these rulings are from prior weeks as they were not reported contemporaneously.
One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race.
Violations of Crop Rule
Gulfstream Park
Richard Bracho – violation date April 28; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Oaklawn Park
Cristian Alexis Torres – violation date April 28; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes
Ramsey Zimmerman – violation date April 29; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes
Tampa Bay Downs
Pascacio Lopez – violation date April 26; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Mallory Strandberg – violation date April 29; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes
Thistledown
Jose Torrealba – violation date April 26; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7-9 strikes
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