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: 09/10/2024
Licensee: Joe Tye, trainer
Penalty: A written Reprimand (per 9/26/23 HISA Guidance). Final decision by HIWU.
Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Omeprazole (GastroGard)-controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Wear the Crown on 7/26/24.
Date: 09/10/2024
Licensee: Felix Rondan, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU.
Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone-controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Drop Um on 7/25/24.
Pending ADMC Violations
09/11/2024, Jamey Thomas, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine- controlled medication (Class B)–in a sample taken from Wound Up on 8/14/24.
09/11/2024, Chris Englehart, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine- controlled medication (Class B)–in a sample taken from Clancy Fancy on 8/11/24.
09/10/2024, Khadeem Galloway, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol-controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Voorhees, who finished third at Thistledown on 8/7/24.
09/10/2024, Robert James Gherardi, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Firocoxib-controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Kell's Kiss on 8/6/24.
09/06/2024, Clarence King, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Flunixin-controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Teewinot Pass, who won at Parx Racing on 7/3/24.
09/06/2024, Jorge Duarte Jr., trainer: Provisional suspension for a medication violation for the presence of Methamphetamine-a banned substance–in a sample taken from Happy Cat, who finished second at Delaware Park on 5/22/24.
09/05/2024, Philip Serpe, 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 Fast Kimmie, who won at Saratoga on 8/10/24.
Read more on the story here.
Violations of Crop Rule
One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race.
Del Mar
Armando Aguilar – violation date Sept. 5; $300 fine and no other available information
Tyler Baze – violation date Sept. 7; 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
Del Mar
Antonio Fresu–violation date Sept. 5; Three-day suspension, careless riding
Kyle Frey–violation date Sept. 7; Three-day suspension, careless riding
Flavien Prat–violation date Sept. 8; One-day additional suspension, participation in out-of-state designated races
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