Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted August 23, 2023 Journalists Posted August 23, 2023 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. The TDN will also post a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from the same week. These will include decisions from around the country. California Track: Del Mar Date: 08/17/2023 Licensee: Tiago Pereira, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Careless riding Explainer: Jockey Tiago Pereira, who rode Legislator in the eighth race at Del Mar Race Track on August 13, 2023, is suspended for 3 racing days (August 24, 25 and 26, 2023) for altering course without sufficient clearance in the stretch, causing interference resulting in the disqualification of his mount from first to sixth; a violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1699 (Riding Rules – careless riding). New York Track: Saratoga Date: 08/19/2023 Licensee: Jose Lezcano, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Careless riding Explainer: Jockey Mr. Jose Lezcano having waived his right to an appeal is hereby suspended three (3) NYRA racing days August 23rd 2023, through August 25th 2023 inclusive. This for careless riding during the running of the 9th race at Saratoga Racecourse on August 17th 2023. Track: Saratoga Date: 08/20/2023 Licensee: Rafael Bejarano, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Careless riding Explainer: Jockey Mr. Rafael Bejarano having waived his right to an appeal is hereby suspended three (3) NYRA racing days August 26th 2023, August 27th 2023, August 30th 2023 inclusive. This for careless riding during the running of the 9th race at Saratoga Racecourse on August 19th 2023. See the story here. NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit's “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. This does not include 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 Belterra Park Jose Lopez – violation date Aug 16; $250 fine, no other records Delaware Park Augusto Ali Marin – violation date Aug 16; $250 fine, no other records Carol Dyann Cedeno – violation date Aug 17; $250 fine, no other records Horseshoe Indianapolis Hannah Leahey – violation date Aug 15; $250 fine, no other records Santo Sanjur – violation date Aug 16; $250 fine, no other records Emmanuel Esquivel – violation date Aug 19; $250 fine, no other records Presque Isle Downs Jose Lucio Riquelme – violation date Aug 15; $250 fine, no other records Wilfredo Martinez – violation date Aug 15; $250 fine, no other records Gary John Wales – violation date Aug 15; $250 fine, no other records Heman Kumar Harkie – violation date Aug 17; $250 fine, no other records Pending ADMC Violations Date: 07/31/2023 Licensee: Steve Asmussen, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Intra-articular injection Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Bramito. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222–Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout Date: 07/21/2023 Licensee: Kenneth Cox, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Not as Lucky as Us, who won at Colonial Downs on 7/21/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/20/2023 Licensee: Arnoud Dobber, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violatio Explainer: For the presence of Acepromazine—Controlled Medications (Class B)—in a sample taken from Coyote Runner. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/19/2023 Licensee: David Reid, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Grand Hideaway, who won at Hawthorne on 7/19/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/17/2023 Licensee: Troy Smith, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Rattleme, who won at Finger Lakes on 7/17/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/13/2023 Licensee: Christophe Clement, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Dantrolene—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from My Royal Vow. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/07/2023 Licensee: Candice Cryderman, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Methocarbamol—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Dontforgetthesuga, who finished third at Emerald Downs on 7/7/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/07/2023 Licensee: Lynn Rarick, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Methocarbamol—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Calzone, who finished third at Canterbury Downs on 6/20/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Licensee: Peter Miller, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Three medication violations Explainer: For the presence of Acepromazine—Controlled Medication (Class B)—in samples taken from Forgiving Spirit, who finished second at Santa Anita on 6/11/23; from Anmer Hall, who won at Santa Anita on 6/4/23; and from Giver Not a Taker, who finished fourth at Santa Anita on 6/4/23. These are possible violations of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 07/18/2023 Licensee: Roberto Lopez, trainer Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility beginning on August 16, 2023; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Alleged Violation: For the presence of Lidocaine—Controlled Medication (Class B)—in a sample taken from Hardly Working, who finished sixth at Finger Lakes on 7/18/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. The post Weekly Stewards And Commissions Rulings, Aug. 15-21 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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