Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted March 13 Journalists Share Posted March 13 Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 03/11/2025 Licensee: Danny Morales, trainer Penalty: 5-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on March 12, 2025; 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 $500; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Caffeine–Controlled Medication (Class B)—in a sample taken from First Again, who finished second in the New Mexico Classic Distaff Stakes at Zia Park on 11/25/24. Date: 03/10/2025 Licensee: Michael Trombetta, trainer Penalty: 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 $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone–Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Sail Theseven Seas, who according to Equibase was euthanized after pulling up in the Sweetest Chant S. at Gulfstream Park on 2/1/25. Date: 03/05/2025 Licensee: Phil D'Amato, trainer Penalty: 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 written Reprimand (per 9/26/23 HISA Guidance). Admission. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Omeprazole (Gastrogard)–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Ms. Brightside, who won at Santa Anita on 1/1/25. Pending ADMC Violations 03/12/2025, Brad Cox, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Vivir Con Alegria on 2/13/25. 03/12/2025, Aaron Shorter, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Smooth Marriage on 2/13/25. 03/12/2025, Javier Morzan, trainer: Pending medication violations for an intra-articular injection within seven (7) days of a timed and reported workout on Kestenna on 1/23/24; pending medication violation for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Get a Grip Marilyn on 1/29/24 and 3/22/24; and Kestenna on 2/23/24. 03/11/2025, Brian Lynch, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Mo Moe Mow on 2/8/25. 03/11/2025, Curt Ferguson, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Star Entry, who won at Turf Paradise on 1/25/25. 03/11/2025, John Toscano, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of DMSO–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Mr. Mendelssohn, who finished second at Turf Paradise on 1/25/25. 03/11/2025, Naoise Agnew, trainer: Pending medication violation for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on I don't See Colors on 6/7/23 and 7/12/23; Northern Spy on 6/7/23; and Justice or Appeal on 8/2/23. 03/10/2025, Charles Essex, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine–Controlled Medication (Class B)–in a sample taken from Willing to Burn, who won at Turf Paradise on 1/30/25. 03/10/2025, Michael Maker, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Diflunisal–a banned substance–in a sample taken from Intermittent Fast, who won at Churchill Downs on 11/29/24. 03/10/2025, Paulina Sinnefia, trainer: Pending medication violation for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Fast Freeze Kaz on 9/20/23. 03/10/2025, Dimitrios K. Synnefias, trainer: Pending medication violations for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Kaz Munnings on 7/6/23; Athena Beach 4/18/24; and El Policia 6/25/24. 03/10/2025, Bonnie Lucas, trainer: Pending medication violations for an intra-articular injection within seven (7) days of a timed and reported workout on Jill's a Hot Mess on 6/14/23; Summer Ash 6/15/23; Triple A Plus 9/4/23; Rainbow Trout 9/19/23; Blind Sight on 11/3/23; and Juggler 12/6/23. 03/07/2025, Jose Aguila, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Sawyer's Speed on 2/9/25. 03/07/2025, Carlos Rondon-Mora, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Tramadol–Controlled Medication (Class B)–in a sample taken from Marvelous Lady, who won at Tampa Bay on 12/6/24. 03/07/2025, David Geist, trainer: Pending medication violations for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Diggers Diamond on 11/2/23; Harvey Specter on 3/1/24, 5/10/24, and 6/27/24; and Romantic Gamble on 6/27/24. 03/07/2025, Jose Salinas, trainer: Pending medication violations for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Zoomster on 6/9/23. 03/06/2025, Fernando Ferreira, trainer: Pending medication violations for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Nice Weather on 10/25/23; on Dance a Little Jig on 10/26/23; and Spikes Shirl on 11/3/23. 03/06/2025, Marlin (Joe) Miller, trainer: Pending medication violations for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Highway Queen on 6/16/23, 7/13/23, 8/16/23, 12/28/23, 1/12/24, 2/23/24, and 3/1/24. 03/06/2025, Erin Carpio, trainer: Pending medication violations for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Shoyyookh on 6/28/23; Sir Steele on 7/19/23; Bejuco on 11/22/23, 1/10/24; and Nazareno on 6/26/24. Violations of Crop Rule Mahoning Valley David Haldar–violation date March 6; $250 fine, one-day suspension The post National Regulatory Rulings Mar. 6-12 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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