Weekly Stewards & Commissions Rulings – Dec. 27-Jan. 2

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: Santa Anita

Date: 12/31/2022

Licensee: Kazushi Kimura, jockey

Penalty: Three-day suspension

Violation: Careless riding

Explainer: Jockey Kazushi Kimura, who rode Luminiferous in the first race at Santa Anita Park on December 30, 2022, is suspended for 3 racing days (January 7, 8 and 13, 2023) for altering course without sufficient clearance and causing interference in the stretch. This constitutes a violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1699 (Riding Rules – careless riding). Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board rule #1766 (Designated Races), the term of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races.

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

Leandro Moises Briceno – violation date December 29; $250 fine, suspension not yet available, eight strikes

Tampa Bay Downs

Urbardo Jose Casique – violation date December 28; $250 fine and one-day suspension, seven strikes

Jose Luis Alonso – violation date December 28; $250 fine and one-day suspension, nine strikes

Richard M Mitchell – violation date December 30; $250 fine and one-day suspension, nine strikes

Turfway Park

Alice Beckman – violation date December 20; $250 fine and one-day suspension, seven strikes

Joseph De Jesus – violation date December 29; $250 fine and one-day suspension, seven strikes

Perry Wayne Ouzts – violation date December 29; $250 fine and one-day suspension, seven strikes

Alice Beckman – violation date December 30; $250 fine and one-day suspension, seven strikes

Oaklawn Park

Isaac Castillo – violation date December 30; $250 fine, wrist above the helmet

Angel Rodriguez – violation date December 30; $250 fine, wrist above the helmet