Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted August 9, 2023 Journalists Posted August 9, 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: 08/03/2023 Licensee: Kent Desormeaux, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Careless riding Explainer: Jockey Kent Desormeaux, who rode St Ignacio in the eleventh race at Del Mar Race Track on July 30, 2023, is suspended for 3 racing days (August 10, 11 and 12, 2023) for altering course without sufficient clearance in the stretch, causing interference resulting in the disqualification of his mount from fourth to ninth; a violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1699 (Riding Rules – careless riding). Florida The following was taken from the ARCI's “recent rulings” webpage. Track: Gulfstream Park Date: 06/09/2023 Licensee: Jose M. Jimenez, trainer Penalty: Written warning Violation: STIPULATION AND CONSENT ORDER # 2023-018928 – F.S. 550.2415 VIOLATION = PHENYLBUTAZONE. WRITTEN WARNING IMPOSED AND ISSUED. “JUST KATHERINE” Track: Gulfstream Park Date: 06/09/2023 Licensee: Javier Morzan, trainer Penalty: Written warning Violation: Medication violation Explainer: STIPULATION AND CONSENT ORDER # 2023-017764 – F.S. 550.2415 VIOLATION = PHENYLBUTAZONE. WRITTEN WARNING IMPOSED AND ISSUED. “RHYMES LIKE DIMES” Track: Gulfstream Park Date: 06/29/2023 Licensee: Eduardo Azpurua, trainer Penalty: Restoration of licensure good standing Violation: Former failure to meet financial obligations Explainer: Withdrawal of Complaint by Northwest Distributors LLC v Eduardo A. Azpurua, Jr. received via email from Attorney. Respondent has made satisfactory arrangements for payment of his obligation. His license is currently in good standing with the Florida Gaming Control Commission. Kentucky Track: Ellis Park Date: 08/01/2023 Licensee: Eric Foster, trainer and owner Penalty: $500 fine Violation: Medication violation Explainer: Upon receipt of notification from the University of Kentucky Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, the official testing laboratory for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, sample number R013023 taken from Stonevicious, who finished third in the seventh race at Churchill Downs on May 19, 2023, contained flunixin at a level of 187 ng/ml in blood (Class C drug). After waiving his right to a formal hearing before the Board of Stewards, Eric Foster is hereby fined $500. Stonevicious is disqualified and all purse money forfeited. 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 Colonial Downs Juan Jose Esquilin – violation date Aug 3; $500 fine, excessive use of the whip Jose Luis Alonso – violation date Aug 3; $250 fine and one-day suspension, excessive use of the whip Adam Beschizza – violation date Aug 3; $250 fine and one-day suspension, excessive use of the whip Jorge Gustavo Ruiz – violation date Aug 3; $250 fine, excessive use of the whip Del Mar Hector Berrios – violation date Aug 3; $1,460 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes Emerald Downs Rocco Roger Ricardo Bowen – violation date Aug 4; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes Jose Cruz Damian – violation date Aug 4; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 9 strikes Presque Isle Downs Gaddiel Alberto Martínez colon – violation date Aug 2; $250 fine, “no record” of other details of the ruling Ruidoso Downs Felipe Sanchez Valdez – violation date Aug 4; $250 fine, “no record” of other details of the ruling Thistledown Jeffrey Sanchez – violation date Aug 1; $250 fine, “no record” of other details of the ruling Pending ADMC Violations Date: 07/24/2023 Licensee: Dick Clark, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the possible presence or possession of Levothyroxine, a banned substance. This is a possible violation of Rule 3214 (a)—Presence of a Banned Substance or a Banned Method. Date: 07/22/2023 Licensee: Dick Clark, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Methamphetamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Colonel Klink, who finished second at Prairie Meadows on 7/22/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/18/2023 Licensee: Bruno Tessore, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Altrenogest—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Tenebris. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/07/2023 Licensee: Chad Brown, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Omeprazole—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Forced Ranking. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/06/2023 Licensee: Jeff Fletcher, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Flunixin—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Tier One. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/04/2023 Licensee: Lorenzo Ruiz, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Kant Beat the Rock, who finished second at Los Alamitos on 7/4/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/03/2023 Licensee: Dick Clark, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Methamphetamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Colonel Klink, who won at Prairie Meadows on 7/3/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/03/2023 Licensee: William Martin, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the potential breach of Rule 4221—Alkalinization or Use of an Alkalinizing Agent (TCO2)—on Wild Irish, who won at Presque Isle Downs on 7/3/2023. This is also a possible violation of Rule 3313—Use of a Controlled Method During the Race Period. Date: 06/30/2023 Licensee: Samuel Calvario, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Triamcinolone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Griffith Park. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 06/28/2023 Licensee: Mario Serey Jr., trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Harper's Do, who finished seventh at Delaware Park on 6/28/2023. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 06/28/2023 Licensee: Tina Chamberlin, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Methocarbamol—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Rosebud Ryde. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 06/11/2023 Licensee: Jose Camejo, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Methocarbamol—Controlled Medication (Class C)—and Promazine Sulfoxide—Controlled Medication (Class B)—in a sample taken from Fire King. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substances. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 07/01/2023 Licensee: Nestor Cascallares, 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. Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Irazu, who won at Tampa Bay on 7/1/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance. Date: 06/13/2023 Licensee: Arcadio Lopez, 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. Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Flunixin—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Mo Crazy Blues who won at Finger Lakes on 6/13/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance. Date: 05/24/2023 Licensee: Wayne Sparling, 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. Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Methocarbamol—Controlled Medication (Class C)— in a sample taken from Banco Medici, who won at Finger Lakes on 5/24/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance. The post Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings: Aug. 1-7 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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