April, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Thoroughbred Charities Of America Named Charitable Beneficiary Of Derby Dozen Handicapping Event

Thoroughbred Charities of America has been named the charitable beneficiary of the Derby Dozen handicapping event, presented by In the Money, to be held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Ky. on Thursday, May 4 from 7 – 9 p.m. ET.

Professional handicappers Peter Fornatale, Jonathon Kinchen, and Maggie Wolfendale-Morley will take a deep dive into the analysis of the 2023 Kentucky Oaks and Derby starters as well as explore some of the best bets in some of the other races at Churchill Downs.

Tickets may be purchased here and will include admission to the event as well as food and beverage.

“TCA is honored to be selected as the charitable beneficiary for this exciting Derby week event,” said Erin Halliwell executive director of TCA. “We look forward to hearing from Peter, Jonathon, and Maggie about the field of runners in the Oaks and Derby, while raising money for TCA's approved grant recipients working in Thoroughbred aftercare and health and human services for backstretch and farm employees. We appreciate the Galt House's support of TCA.”

The panel of handicappers are some of the most respected in horse racing. Eclipse award winner Peter Fornatale has written four books on racing and is the U.S. correspondent for Sky Sports Racing and attheraces.com. Jonathon Kinchen is a member of the Fox Sports NYRA broadcast team, has appeared on NBC's coverage of the Kentucky Derby, and finished second in the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge in 2020 and 2021. Maggie Wolfendale-Morley is a third-generation horsewoman and currently serves as an on-air analyst, host, and reporter for NYRA's America's Day at the Races and Fox Sports' Saratoga Live.

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) was formed in 1990 to raise and distribute funds to charities in the Thoroughbred industry that provide a better life for Thoroughbreds, both during and after their racing careers, by supporting qualified repurposing and retirement organizations and by helping the people who care for them. In 2022, TCA granted over $783,000 to 74 approved charities working within Thoroughbred retraining, rehoming and retirement; backstretch and farm worker services, research and equine-assisted therapy. During the last three decades, TCA has granted over $26 million to more than 200 charities that successfully meet the criteria set forth in its annual grant application. TCA administers the Horses First Fund, founded by LNJ Foxwoods in 2016, to assist Thoroughbreds in need of emergency aid. TCA manages Cómo, a mobile app founded by Godolphin, that connects racing industry employees to the vital services they need through a network of racetrack chaplains and Thoroughbred industry organizations. TCA is the charitable arm of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA).

The legendary Galt House Hotel is Louisville's only waterfront hotel and offers more meeting space than any other in Kentucky. Originally established in 1835, The Galt House has been the backbone of Louisville's hospitality industry for over 180 years. The property was re-established by local developer Al J. Schneider in 1972 and remains a cornerstone of the AJS Hotels portfolio. In 2020, The Galt House was transformed after an $80 million renovation to feature 1,310 sophisticated guest rooms and suites, 130,000 square-feet of function space, over 50 meeting rooms and 70 residences. There are four premium food and beverage destinations including Swizzle Dinner & Drinks, a revolving restaurant on the 25th floor of the West Tower, Walker's Exchange, which harkens to Louisville's earliest days as a culinary destination, and Jockey Silks, one of the founding members of the Urban Bourbon Trail. For reservations, call 1-800-THE-GALT, or visit www.GaltHouse.com

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Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings, Apr. 11-17

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, 2022, the TDN will also post a roundup of the relevant HISA-related rulings from the same week.

New York

Track: Aqueduct
Date: 04/13/2023
Licensee: Dylan Davis, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Careless riding
Explainer: Jockey Mr. Dylan Davis is hereby suspended three (3) NYRA racing days. This for careless riding during the running of the 1st race at Aqueduct racetrack on April 6th 2023 having appealed a stay has been granted.

Track: Aqueduct
Date: 04/14/2023
Licensee: Jaime Torres, apprentice jockey
Penalty: Fourteen-day suspension
Violation: Careless riding
Explainer: For having waived your right to an appeal Jockey Mr. Jaime Torres is hereby suspended 14 NYRA racing days, April 20th, 21st ,22nd , 23rd , 27th, 28th ,29th ,30th 2023 through May 4th, 5th, 6th , 7th , 11th 12th 2023 inclusive. This for careless riding during the running of the second race at Aqueduct Racetrack on April 8th 2023.

Kentucky

Track: Keeneland
Date: 04/08/2023
Licensee: Aveory Faircloth, owner-trainer
Penalty: Sixty-day suspension, 30-days stayed due to good prior record
Violation: Possession of contraband
Explainer: After waiving his right to a formal hearing before the Board of Stewards Aveory Faircloth is hereby suspended 60 days for possession of contraband (needles, syringes and injectable medications) “by a person other than a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine” and discovered on the association grounds of Three Diamonds Training Center, a location under the jurisdiction of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Due to mitigating circumstances (lack of violations in relation to length of license history), 30 days are to be served from April 11, 2023, through May 10, 2023 (inclusive). The remaining 30 days are stayed on the condition that no similar violation or Class A or Class B medication violation occurs in any racing jurisdiction within 365 days from the date of this ruling. During his suspension Mr. Faircloth is denied the privileges of all facilities under the jurisdiction of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Entry of all horses owned or trained by Aveory Faircloth is denied pending transfer to persons acceptable to the stewards.

Track: Keeneland
Date: 04/12/2023
Licensee: Barbara Riley, owner-trainer
Penalty: $500 fine, horse disqualified, purse forfeited
Violation: Medication violation (for horse that ran at Turfway Park)
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 R008025 taken from Future Victory, who finished second in the first race at Turfway Park on April 1, 2023 contained methocarbamol at a level of 7.98 ng/ml in blood (Class C drug). After waiving her right to a formal hearing before the Board of Stewards, Barbara J. Riley is hereby fined $500. Future Victory is disqualified and all purse money forfeited. Pari-mutuel wagering is not affected by this ruling. Upon receipt of this ruling, the licensee is required within thirty (30) days to pay any and all fines imposed to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Failure to do so will subject the licensee to a summary suspension of license pursuant to 810 KAR 3:020 Section 15 (cc).

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

Gulfstream Park
Madeline Jane Rowland – violation date April 7; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes
Miguel Angel Vasquez – violation date April 8; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Edwin Gonzalez – violation date April 8; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Keeneland
Tyler Gaffalione – violation date April 8; $1697.25 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Jose Luis Ortiz – violation date April 8; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Grace Louise Mcentee – violation date April 12; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Junior Rafael Alvarado – violation date April 12; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Oaklawn Park
Ramon Vazquez-Negron – violation date April 2; $250 fine, “striking his mount three times in a row without a pause”
Keith James Asmussen – violation date April 7; $250 fine, “raising wrist above helmet when using crop”

Tampa Bay Downs
Jose Luis Alonso – violation date April 8; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 9 strikes

Turf Paradise
Luis Valenzuela – violation date April 4; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Will Rogers Downs
Lindsey Kate Hebert – violation date April 12; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Chad A Lindsay – violation date April 12; $500 fine and three-day suspension, “struck mount after obtaining maximum placing,” on appeal and stay requested

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‘Now I Can Start To Get Really Excited About Derby Day’: Japan’s Derma Sotogake Clocks First Breeze At Churchill

Hiroyuki Asanuma's UAE Derby (Grade 2) winner Derma Sotogake (JPN) recorded his first published workout at Churchill Downs on Wednesday morning with a :49.60 half-mile move in preparation for the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) on Saturday, May 6.

With exercise rider Masatoshi Segawa in the saddle, Derma Sotogake went through his routine 25-minute warm up in the one-mile chute prior to beginning his work. The son of Mind Your Biscuits exited the chute and began galloping around the six-furlong pole. Derma Sotogake started to easily pick up his momentum around the three-furlong pole and worked through fractions of :13 and :37.20, according to Churchill Downs clocker John Nichols.

“I am really happy with how he moved today,” Segawa said. “He felt great. We didn't want to go too fast today so I had to keep a strong hold on him throughout and even then he performed brilliantly. Now I can start to get really excited about Derby Day.”

Derma Sotogake is stabled in Quarantine Barn 1 next to fellow Kentucky Derby contender Continuar (JPN). Trained by Yoshito Yahagi and owned by Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd., Continuar had his most serious training to date Tuesday at Churchill Downs when he picked up his gallop around the seven-eighths pole to about the three-eighths pole. The training was slower than a published workout but noticeably faster than a routine gallop.

Derma Sotogake and Continuar have been stabled at Churchill Downs for two weeks and several of their connections plan to travel to the U.S. during Kentucky Derby Week.

TRAINERS WATCHING WEATHER FOR WEEKEND WORKS – There are 13 Kentucky Derby contenders on-site at Churchill Downs and several trainers are keeping an eye on the local forecast before they plan their penultimate works.

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher's trio of Forte, Kingsbarns and Tapit Trice could work either Thursday or Friday morning. Pletcher was at Churchill Downs on Tuesday and plans to stay through the Derby.

Trainer Brad Cox reported his trio of Angel of Empire, Hit Show and Verifying would all work this weekend. Like Pletcher, Cox is also monitoring the forecast and, as of Wednesday, stated they could work Friday or Saturday.

Keith Desormeaux stated Confidence Game would work back Saturday.

Other Kentucky Derby contenders due to work at Churchill Downs this weekend include Rocket Can and Sun Thunder.

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Middleton Fillies’ S. First Up For Star Filly Nashwa

Dual Group 1 winner Nashwa (GB) (Frankel {GB}), who took the 2022 G1 Prix de Diane with Hollie Doyle aboard, is pointing toward the May 18 G2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies' S. at York for her 4-year-old bow.

Trained by John and Thady Gosden for Imad Al Sagar's Blue Diamond Stud, the bay is in good form, and, if the ground is unsuitable at York, she could be re-routed to the G1 Lockinge S. at Newbury two days later.

“She stays in training and has wintered well,” said Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager for Nashwa's owner Imad Al Sagar. “She hasn't done much and probably at this stage we're aiming at the Middleton at York and then we would see how we go from there.

“The mile-and-a-quarter races would be her initial targets anyway I would imagine, but I suppose if the ground came up very soft for some reason at York and if the ground was all right at Newbury she might divert to the Lockinge. At the moment though, the plan is to look at the Middleton and Imad is happy with that plan.”

Third in the G1 Oaks at Epsom last spring, she eked out a short neck victory in the Chantilly Classic and made it two top tier races on the bounce with a 1 3/4-length score in the Nassau S. at Goodwood in July. A too-good-to-lose second in the G1 Prix de l'Opera on Arc Day Nashwa ran fourth in the GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Keeneland in November. Trips to France for the G1 Prix Jean Romanet, as well as clashing with males in open Group 1s are on the table for later in the season.

“There's the Prince Of Wales's, Eclipse and Juddmonte if you are being really brave,” Grimthorpe continued. “Otherwise, there are nice races in Deauville and all those nice fillies races all around the Nassau which she won last year as well, so there is a good programme for her.”

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