Month: March 2023

Weekly Rulings: Feb. 21-27

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.

With the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) having gone into effect on July 1, the TDN will also post a roundup of the relevant HISA-related rulings from the same week.

NEW HISA STEWARDS RULINGS

The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal, except for 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

Golden Gate Fields
Assael Espinoza – violation date February 24; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Leonel Camacho Flores – violation date February 24; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 9 strikes

Gulfstream Park
Edgar Alexander Perez – violation date February 23; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes

Laurel Park
Jean A Briceno – violation date February 12; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Oaklawn Park
David Cabrera – violation date February 24; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes, on appeal and stay granted
Hannah Leahey – violation date February 25; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Tyler Cameron Baze – violation date February 25; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Ramsey Zimmerman – violation date February 26; $500 fine and three-day suspension, 13 strikes, on appeal and stay granted
Penn National
Jerry Villegas-Serrano – violation date February 22; $250 fine and one-day suspension, “misuse of the crop”
Tampa Bay Downs
Carlos Eduardo Rojas – violation date February 25; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes, on appeal and stay granted
Carlos Eduardo Rojas – violation date February 26; seven-day suspension, “accumulated points for multiple violations,” on appeal and stay granted
Track Management
The operators of Turf Paradise racetrack have entered into an agreed order with HISA to fix a number of safety-related issues with the facility including problems with the rail and with the equine ambulance.

The track also agrees to enforce certain HISA-related rules, including the void claim rule, and those concerning use of the whip and correct horseshoes.

The Paulick Report has more on these issues.

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FTBOA Announces Enhanced Gulfstream Park Stakes Incentives

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association announced today enhanced incentives for Florida-breds in Gulfstream Park stakes races. The estimated $2 million FTBOA program begins with the April 1 Curlin Florida Derby card and extends through December, 2023.

The Curlin Florida Derby card on April 1 includes more than $650,000 performance bonuses for FTBOA registered Florida-breds and for Florida Sire Stakes (FSS) eligible contenders.

FTBOA offers $100,000 to owners of FTBOA registered Florida-breds plus $100,000 for eligible FSS owners that finish first, second or third in the Grade 1 Curlin Florida Derby, to be paid on a 60%-30%-10% basis, respectively.

The Gulfstream Park Oaks (Grade 2) similarly includes $50,000 for owners of FTBOA registered Florida-breds plus $50,000 for eligible FSS owners that finish first, second or third, also to be paid on a 60%-30%-10% basis.

For the April 1 undercard stakes – including the Pan American (G2), Orchid (G3), Ghostzapper (G3), Appleton (G3), Sand Springs, Sir Shackleton, Cutler Bay and Sanibel Island – FTBOA offers $25,000 to registered Florida-breds winners plus $5,000 per Florida-bred second through fifth-place finisher.

After April 1 and through the end of 2023 FTBOA offers a $25,000 win bonus to owners of FTBOA registered Florida-breds that officially win an unrestricted stakes at Gulfstream Park including listed, black-type or graded races. Owners of runners eligible for the Florida Sire Stakes who win stakes restricted to Florida-breds may receive a $25,000 FSS bonus, also paid by FTBOA.

All bonuses are an FTBOA program and payments will be administered through the FTBOA.  Eligible contenders must be FTBOA registered Florida-breds and/or eligible for the Florida Sire Stakes.

“Shortly upon my arrival at FTBOA close to 12 years ago I made it a priority to use a large part of our promotional and sponsorship-type funding to enhance the marketing and economics of our races under our FTBOA and Florida Sire Stakes brands at Florida tracks with an eye towards owners, buyers, sellers, breeders and trainers of Florida-bred horses via select bonuses, supplements and incentives,” said FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell. “Hopefully these specific Florida incentives, which we are excited and proud to offer once again, will be of assistance to the track and its quest to fill the best races possible.”

Steve Koch, FTBOA associate vice president, emphasized, “Florida-breds routinely compete and win at the highest levels. FTBOA and FSS win-bounties acknowledge that competitive spirit and ensure the best of our runners have every reason to perform on their Gulfstream Park home turf.”

2023 FTBOA Stakes Incentives at Gulfstream Park (April – December)

  • April 1 Florida Derby Card:
  • Curlin Florida Derby (G1) = $100,000 FTBOA, $100,000 FSS (60%-30%-10%)
  • Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) = $50,000 FTBOA, $50,000 FSS (60%-30%-10%)
  • Eight undercard stakes = $25,000 FTBOA Win Bonus plus $5,000 per 2nd-5th
  • Open Stakes = $25,000 FTBOA Win Bonus
  • Restricted Stakes = $25,000 FSS Win Bonus

About the FTBOA

Established in 1948, the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association is a not-for-profit association with the mission of promoting the Florida Thoroughbred. The FTBOA represents more than 1,300 thoroughbred breeders and owners internationally who breed, raise, sell, train and race horses born in the state of Florida. The FTBOA is located at 801 SW 60th Avenue in Ocala, Fla., the heart of one of the top equine regions worldwide and recognized as the Horse Capital of the World®.

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Ramiro Restrepo Confident As Maiden Winner Mage Takes On ‘Two Mike Tysons’ In Fountain Of Youth

Co-owner Ramiro Restrepo has quiet confidence in his 3-year-old colt Mage ahead of Saturday's Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park, despite the fact that the son of Good Magic has only had one start before taking on Champion Forte and Grade 1 winner Blazing Sevens.

Trained by Gustavo Delgado, Mage broke his maiden in that one start on Pegasus World Cup day at Gulfstream, winning by 3 3/4 lengths at odds of nearly 12-1.

“I remember as we were getting closer to his maiden race, Papa Delgado, the trainer, Gustavo Delgado Sr., had this race circled on Pegasus Day,” Restrepo told Nick Luck on the Nick Luck Daily Podcast this week. “We know that on a big day like that, everybody's going to try to bring their best foot forward with an exciting maiden. We were expecting a big performance, but obviously when they prove it on the track it's that much more amazing.”

Restrepo teamed up with Delgado's son at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-old sale to purchase Mage for $290,000, a higher price tag than the pair usually target at the sales.

“He had an eye-catching breeze,” Restrepo recalled. “I remembered the dam (Puca, by Big Brown) clearly; she broke her maiden by like 17 lengths at Belmont, and had a terrible trip in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, but could have won it with a better trip.

“We wanted to swing for the fences with one, and we were fortunate to get this one.”

It won't be the first time trainer Delgado has sent a 3-year-old maiden winner out to face graded stakes company. Previously, the Venezuelan transplant has done so with Majesto, second in the G1 Florida Derby to Nyquist in 2016; with Bodexpress, still a maiden when second to Maximum Security in the 2019 Florida Derby; and last year, O Captain finished third in the G2 Fountain of Youth in his third career start.

With just the one win under his belt, Mage is admittedly the lightest-raced colt Delgado has sent out in a graded stakes contest. He faces a tough field including last year's champion juvenile, Forte, as well as Grade 1 winner Blazing Sevens, both making their first starts of 2023.

“Gustavo is an amazing trainer who I don't think has gotten his flowers,” said Restrepo. “If you're ever gonna take on two Mike Tysons, why not take a shot when they're coming off a big layoff?”

Hear the full interview on the Nick Luck Daily Podcast.

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FTBOA Enhances Gulfstream Park Stakes Incentives

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association has announced enhanced incentives for Florida-breds in Gulfstream Park stakes. The estimated $2-million FTBOA program begins Apr. 1 and extends through December.

The GI Curlin Florida Derby card Apr. 1 includes more than $650,000 performance bonuses for FTBOA registered Florida-breds and for Florida Sire Stakes (FSS) eligible contenders.

FTBOA offers $100,000 to owners of FTBOA registered Florida-breds, plus $100,000 for eligible FSS owners that finish first, second or third in the Florida Derby, to be paid on a 60%-30%-10% basis, respectively.

The GII Gulfstream Park Oaks similarly includes $50,000 for owners of FTBOA registered Florida-breds plus $50,000 for eligible FSS owners that finish first, second or third, also to be paid on a 60%-30%-10% basis.

For the Apr. 1 undercard stakes, FTBOA offers $25,000 to registered Florida-breds winners, plus $5,000 per Florida-bred second through fifth-place finisher.

After Apr. 1 and through the end of 2023, FTBOA offers a $25,000 win bonus to owners of FTBOA registered Florida-breds that officially win an unrestricted stakes at Gulfstream Park. Owners of runners eligible for the Florida Sire Stakes who win stakes restricted to Florida-breds may receive a $25,000 FSS bonus, also paid by FTBOA.

All bonuses are an FTBOA program and payments will be administered through the FTBOA. Eligible contenders must be FTBOA registered Florida-breds and/or eligible for the Florida Sire Stakes.

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