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 and where.
California
Track: Santa Anita
Date: 01/21/2022
Licensee: Ricardo Ramirez, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Excessive use of riding crop
Explainer: Apprentice Jockey Ricardo Ramirez is suspended for 3 racing days (JANUARY 28, 29 and 30, 2022) for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1688(b)(8) (Use of Riding Crop–more than six times–fourth offense in the last sixty (60) days) during the sixth race at Santa Anita Park January 17, 2022. Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board rule #1766 (Designated Races), the term of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races.
Track: Santa Anita
Date: 01/22/2022
Licensee: Kyle Frey, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Reinstatement of careless riding infraction
Explainer: Having received notice from the California Horse Racing Board that the appeal of LATS Ruling #01 (December 26, 2021) has been withdrawn, the original ruling is reinstated. Jockey Kyle Frey is suspended for 3 racing days (February 25, 26 & 27, 2022). Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board Rule #1766 (Designated Races), the term of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races.
Track: Santa Anita
Date: 01/22/2022
Licensee: John Velazquez, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Reinstatement of careless riding infraction
Explainer: Having received notice from the California Horse Racing Board that the appeal of LATS Ruling #21 (January 15, 2022) has been withdrawn, the original ruling is reinstated. Jockey John Velazquez is suspended for 3 racing days (February 12, 13 & 18, 2022). Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board Rule #1766 (Designated Races), the term of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races.
Track: Santa Anita
Date: 01/23/2022
Licensee: Ryan Curatolo, jockey
Penalty: $500 fine
Violation: Excessive use of riding crop
Explainer: Jockey Ryan Curatolo is fined $500.00 for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1688(b)(8) (Use of Riding Crop–more than six times–first offense within the past sixty days) during the ninth race at Santa Anita Park on January 22, 2022.
Florida
The following were presented on the Association for Racing Commissioners International's “recent rulings” website, and therefore not reported in as timely a manner as in other jurisdictions.
Track: Gulfstream Park
Date: 01/12/2022
Licensee: Tamara Lilly Levy, trainer
Penalty: Not reported
Violation: Medication overage
Explainer: Final Order # 2019-041998 – 550.2415 F.S. Violation = Phenylbutazone. “BUFFON” *** NO PENALTY IMPOSED***
Track: Gulfstream Park
Date: 01/12/2022
Licensee: Aubrey Maragh, trainer
Penalty: Not reported
Violation: Medication overage
Explainer: Consent Order issued – Case 2018-043356 – F.S. 550.2415 violation = Methocarbamol. NO PENALTY “SPIRIT LOVE”
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