Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted October 25, 2023 Journalists Posted October 25, 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 also posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from the same week. These include decisions from around the country. 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. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 09/26/2023 Licensee: William Cowans, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Admission of ECM Rule Violation and Acceptance of Consequences. Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Dream Keeper. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Date: 09/26/2023 Licensee: William Cowans, trainer Penalty: Treated as 1 violation with Dream Keeper under 9/8/23 HISA Guidance. Admission of ECM Rule Violation and Acceptance of Consequences Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Secretary of War. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Date: 08/20/2023 Licensee: Randi Persaud, trainer Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final Decision by HIWU. Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Jumpster. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 08/12/2023 Licensee: Leslye Bouchard, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Admission of ECM Rule Violation and Acceptance of Consequences. Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Tomarie. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Date: 06/24/2023 Licensee: Javier Morzan, trainer Penalty: None. EAD Charge Withdrawn Explainer: For the presence of Metformin—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Lady Liv, who finished third at Delaware Park on 6/24/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 06/11/2023 Licensee: Guadalupe Munoz Elizondo, trainer Penalty: None. EAD Charge Withdrawn Explainer: For the presence of Metformin—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Quinton's Charmer on 6/11/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Read more on the withdrawn charges against Elizondo and Morzan here. Pending ADMC Violations Date: 09/24/2023 Licensee: Manuel Badilla, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Dexamethasone—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Regal Redwood, who finished third at Golden Gate on 9/24/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 08/29/2023 Licensee: Kevin Fletcher, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Caffeine—Controlled Medications (Class B)—in a sample taken from Ruby Layne. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 08/11/2023 Licensee: Cathal Lynch, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Flunixin—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Saloon, who finished second at Laurel Park on 8/11/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 07/28/2023 Licensee: John Pimental, veterinarian Penalty: Provisional Suspension Alleged violation: Possession of banned substances Explainer: For the possible possession of Levothyroxine (Thyro-L). This is a possible violation of Rule 3214(a)—Possession of Banned Substances Date: 05/29/2023 Licensee: John Pimental, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Methamphetamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Golovkin, who finished sixth at Monmouth Park on 5/29/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Read more on Pimental's story here. Violations of Crop Rule One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race. Golden Gate Fields Santos Rivera – violation date Oct 22; $250 fine, one-day suspension Delaware Park Hugh H Robertson – violation date Oct 18; $3,200 Purse forfeiture but no further records of the ruling Eduardo Gallardo – violation date Oct 18; $500 fine, 10-day suspension Augusto Ali Marin – violation date Oct 20; $500 fine, $550 purse forfeiture, three-day suspension Karla Marie Dejesus – violation date Oct 20; $540 purse forfeiture but no further records of the ruling Horseshoe Indianapolis Tyler Jake Heard – violation date Oct 19; $100 fine but no further records of the ruling Mahoming Valley Race Course Fernando Salazar Becerra – violation date Oct 21; $250 fine, one-day suspension Santa Anita Park Jose Leonardo Verenzuela – violation date Oct 20; $250 fine, one-day suspension Kent Desormeaux – violation date Oct 20; $250 fine, one-day suspension OTHER KEY RULINGS 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. California Track: Santa Anita Date: 10/21/2023 Licensee: Antonio Fresu, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Careless riding Explainer: Jockey Antonio Fresu, who rode Kitzkaty in the ninth race at Santa Anita Park on October 20, 2023, is suspended for 3 racing days (October 28, 29 and November 2, 2023) for altering course without sufficient clearance in the stretch, causing interference resulting in the disqualification of his mount from second to eighth; a violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1699 (Riding Rules – careless riding). The post Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings, Oct 17-23 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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