National Rulings, Oct. 23-29; Monserrate Banned 18 Months

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Every week, the TDN posts a round-up 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.

Among this week's rulings, trainer Marisa Monserrate has been banned 18 months after her trainee, Can't Beat Me, tested positive for the banned substance 2,5 Dihydroxybenzenesulfonic Acid after winning at Finger Lakes on July 14.

According to Equibase, Monserrate has been training since 2023, winning a total of 14 races from 124 starts. Monserrate was also fined $12,500. The suspension began Oct. 25.

Also this past week, seven different trainers have been charged with the alleged breach of rule 3510(d), “Refusal or failure without compelling justification to comply with any other provision of the Protocol (where such refusal or failure does not constitute an Anti-Doping Rule Violation).”

These alleged events happened a while ago, the dates ranging between Nov. 17, 2023 and Mar. 18, 2024.

When asked for more specifics, a HIWU spokesperson wrote that Rule 3510(d) “covers a broad range of potential violations that involve a Covered Person's refusal to cooperate and/or comply with their obligations as a Covered Person under the ADMC Program Rules.

“If it is found that a violation was committed, the specific conduct will be disclosed. HIWU cannot comment on additional details of these pending cases,” the spokesperson wrote.

Resolved ADMC Violations

Date: 10/28/2025
Licensee: Michael Troy Newton, trainer
Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on October 29, 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 $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Lidocaine—a class B controlled substance—in a sample taken from St. Mary Margaret, who won at Belterra Park on 8/2/25.

Date: 10/27/2025
Licensee: Scott E. Young, trainer
Penalty: A written Reprimand (per 9/26/23 HISA Guidance). Admission.
Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Omeprazole (Gastrogard)—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Chitoz's Blur on 9/23/25.

Date: 10/27/2025
Licensee: Chief Stipe O'Neill, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Glycopyrrolate—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Divine Wind on 9/21/25.

Date: 10/27/2025
Licensee: Maria Bowersock, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $1,000 ($500 for each Controlled Medication Substance); imposition of 3 Penalty Points (1.5 Penalty Points for each Controlled Medication Substance). Final decision by HIWU.
Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Flunixin and Phenylbutazone—both class C controlled substances—in a sample taken from Nezuko on 9/12/25.

Date: 10/24/2025
Licensee: Fenneka T. Bentley, 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: Out-of-competition violation for the presence of Betamethasone—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Tiger Paw, who won at Laurel Park on 7/14/25.

Date: 10/24/2025
Licensee: Marissa Monserrate, trainer
Penalty: 18-month period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on October 25, 2025; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results obtained on 07/14/25 and 08/04/25, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $12,500. Admission.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of 2,5 Dihydroxybenzenesulfonic Acid—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Can't Beat Me, who won at Finger Lakes on 7/14/25.

Date: 10/22/2025
Licensee: Hugh McMahon, trainer
Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on October 23, 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 $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine—a class B controlled substance—in a sample taken from Schrader, who finished second at Colonial Downs on 9/13/25.

Date: 10/22/2025
Licensee: Jose Puentes, 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. Final decision by HIWU.
Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Trichlormethiazide—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Yes He Can, who won at Emerald Downs on 8/29/25.

Pending ADMC Violations
10/29/2025, Ernesto Padilla-Preciado, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Don't Listen, who won at Parx Racing on 10/1/25.

10/29/2025, Gustavo Rodriguez, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Omeprazole (Gastrogard)—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Pistol Liz Ablazen on 9/26/25.

10/29/2025, Albert Michael Lenzini, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Altrenogest—a banned progestogen—in a sample taken from Oliver Tiz, who won at Emerald Downs on 8/31/25.

10/28/2025, William Blair, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Outrageously, who finished second at Horseshoe Indianapolis on 8/21/25.

10/28/2025, Erin Thompson, trainer: Pending violation for the possession of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) and Adenosine 5-monophosphate (AMP)—both banned substances—for an event dated 7/8/25.

10/24 and 10/28/2025, Gary Sciacca, Chris Englehart, David Jacobson, Antonio Arriaga, Patrick Reynolds, Amira Chichakly and Rodolfo Rodriguez, trainers: Pending violations for the alleged breach of rule 3510(d), “Refusal or failure without compelling justification to comply with any other provision of the Protocol (where such refusal or failure does not constitute an Anti-Doping Rule Violation)” for events dated 3/8/24, 3/7/24, 11/17/23, 3/18/24, 3/8/24, 3/7/24 and 3/1/24, respectively.

10/23/2025, Adam Rice, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dantrolene—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Little Lamb Chop, who finished third at Presque Isle Downs on 9/1/25.

10/23/2025, Felissa Dunn, trainer: Pending violation for the possession of Chlorpromazine and Propionylpromazine—both banned substances—for an event dated 5/27/25.

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