Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted January 26, 2022 Journalists Posted January 26, 2022 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 and where. California Track: Santa Anita Date: 01/21/2022 Licensee: Ricardo Ramirez, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Excessive use of riding crop Explainer: Apprentice Jockey Ricardo Ramirez is suspended for 3 racing days (JANUARY 28, 29 and 30, 2022) for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1688(b)(8) (Use of Riding Crop–more than six times–fourth offense in the last sixty (60) days) during the sixth race at Santa Anita Park January 17, 2022. Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board rule #1766 (Designated Races), the term of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races. Track: Santa Anita Date: 01/22/2022 Licensee: Kyle Frey, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Reinstatement of careless riding infraction Explainer: Having received notice from the California Horse Racing Board that the appeal of LATS Ruling #01 (December 26, 2021) has been withdrawn, the original ruling is reinstated. Jockey Kyle Frey is suspended for 3 racing days (February 25, 26 & 27, 2022). Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board Rule #1766 (Designated Races), the term of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races. Track: Santa Anita Date: 01/22/2022 Licensee: John Velazquez, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Reinstatement of careless riding infraction Explainer: Having received notice from the California Horse Racing Board that the appeal of LATS Ruling #21 (January 15, 2022) has been withdrawn, the original ruling is reinstated. Jockey John Velazquez is suspended for 3 racing days (February 12, 13 & 18, 2022). Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board Rule #1766 (Designated Races), the term of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races. Track: Santa Anita Date: 01/23/2022 Licensee: Ryan Curatolo, jockey Penalty: $500 fine Violation: Excessive use of riding crop Explainer: Jockey Ryan Curatolo is fined $500.00 for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1688(b)(8) (Use of Riding Crop–more than six times–first offense within the past sixty days) during the ninth race at Santa Anita Park on January 22, 2022. Florida The following were presented on the Association for Racing Commissioners International's “recent rulings” website, and therefore not reported in as timely a manner as in other jurisdictions. Track: Gulfstream Park Date: 01/12/2022 Licensee: Tamara Lilly Levy, trainer Penalty: Not reported Violation: Medication overage Explainer: Final Order # 2019-041998 – 550.2415 F.S. Violation = Phenylbutazone. “BUFFON” *** NO PENALTY IMPOSED*** Track: Gulfstream Park Date: 01/12/2022 Licensee: Aubrey Maragh, trainer Penalty: Not reported Violation: Medication overage Explainer: Consent Order issued – Case 2018-043356 – F.S. 550.2415 violation = Methocarbamol. NO PENALTY “SPIRIT LOVE” The post Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings: Jan. 18-24, 2022 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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