Weekly Stewards And Commissions Rulings, Jan. 2-8

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country.

Among the key rulings from the last seven days, the prohibition of intra-articular injections seven days prior to timed workouts continues to catch people out, with a further two trainers each issued $3,000 fines this past week for violations of this rule.

This brings the total rulings related to pre-workout intra-articular injection violations to 25 since HISA's anti-doping and medication control (ADMC) program went into effect last May.

NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS
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.

Resolved ADMC Violations
Date: 12/23/2023
Licensee: Thomas Morley, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314-Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method-on the horse, missy Greer. This was also a possible violation of Rule 4222-Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout.

Date: 10/30/2023
Licensee: Robert Fiesman, 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: For the presence of Phenylbutazone-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Little Four, who was euthanized after breaking down in a race at Mahoning Valley on 10,30/23, according to Equibase. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312-Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).

Date: 11/21/2023
Licensee: David Meridyth, 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 written reprimand (per 9/26/23 HISA Guidance). Admission.
Explainer: For the presence of Omeprazole-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Wild Firewater, who won at Zia Park on 11/21/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312-Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).

Date: 10/06/2023
Licensee: Luis Mendez, 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: For the presence of Methocarbamol-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Big Celebration, who finished third at Santa Anita on 10/6/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312-Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).

Date: 12/08/2023
Licensee: Victor Barboza, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU.
Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314-Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method-on the horse, Long Range Toddy. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222-Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout.

Pending ADMC Violations
Date: 09/13/2023
Licensee: Daniel Robles
Penalty: Provisional suspension
Alleged violation: Banned substance possession
Explainer: This is a possible violation of Rule 3214 (a)-Possession of a Banned Substance, Levothyroxine (Thyro-L).

Date: 12/12/2023
Licensee: Alfredo Velazquez, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Lucky Flush, who finished ninth at Parx Racing on 12/12/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312-Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).

Date: 11/21/2023
Licensee: Jeffrey Englehart, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Clenbuterol-a banned substance-in a sample taken from Fast Heart. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212-Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers.

Date: 12/08/2023
Licensee: Bernard Dunham, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the potential breach of Rule 4221-Alkalinization or use/administration of an Alkalinizing Agent (TCO2)-on Shanghai Superfly, who finished fourth at Penn National on 12/8/2023. This is also a possible violation of Rule 3313-Use of a Controlled Method During the Race Period.

Date: 12/01/2023
Licensee: Jesus Romero, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Diclofenac-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Hang Tight, who won at Aqueduct on 12/1/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312-Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).

Violations of Crop Rule
One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race.

Santa Anita
Hector Berrios – violation date Jan 5; $414 fine, one-day suspension, one strike over the limit
Tyler Baze – violation date Jan 6; $250 fine, one-day suspension, one strike over the limit

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Weekly Stewards And Commissions Rulings, Aug. 8-14

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: 08/10/2023
Licensee: Brian Koriner
Penalty: $1,000 fine
Violation: Out-of-competition medication violation
Explainer: Trainer Brian Koriner, who worked out the horse Resilient at Santa Anita Park May 18, 2023, is fined $1,000.00 and assessed one half (1/2) point in accordance with California Horse Racing rule #1843.4 (Multiple Medication Violations – Expires 2/10/24 pursuant to California Horse Racing Board rule #1887 (Trainer or Owner to Insure Condition of Horse) for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1843.1 (b) (Prohibited Drug Substances – Methocarbamol [Class 4] Second Offense in the last 365 days).

Track: Del Mar
Date: 08/11/2023
Licensee: Lisa Bernard, trainer
Penalty: Suspended license, $1,000 fine
Violation: Failure to appear for steward hearing
Explainer: Trainer Lisa Bernard, having failed to respond to written notice, to appear for a formal appeal hearing before the Board of Stewards at Del Mar Racetrack on August 8th, 2023, remains suspended as ordered in LATS Ruling #54 dated April 28th, 2023, issued at Santa Anita Park, Hollywood Meet. Furthermore, Lisa M. Bernard is fined $1,000.00 for violation of California Horse Racing Board Rule #1840 (Veterinary Practices and Treatments Restricted – non-prescribed Acepromazine) and Rule #1842.5 (Trainer to Maintain Medication Treatment Records) at San Luis Rey Downs. Prior to reinstatement of licenses Ms. Bernard is required to participate in a Fitness for License Hearing in addition to payment of fine.

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
Belterra Park
Isaias Florentino Ayala – violation date Aug 9; $250 fine but no further records of the ruling
William Vernon Bush – violation date Aug 10; No records of the ruling
William Vernon Bush – violation date Aug 10; $250 fine but no further records of the ruling

Del Mar
Kent Desormeaux – violation date Aug 12; $692.50 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes

Horseshoe Indianapolis
Joe Ramos – violation date Aug 10; $250 fine but no further records of the ruling

Penn National
Anthony Salgado – violation date Aug 8; $250 fine but no further records of the ruling

Pending ADMC Violations
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 Kissed a Cadet, who won 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: 07/20/2023
Licensee: Randy Preston, trainer
Penalty: Provisionally suspended
Alleged Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Methamphetamine–a banned substance–in a sample taken from Fly Home, who won at Belterra Park on 7/20/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212–Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers.

Date: 07/08/2023
Licensee: Jim Lewis, trainer
Penalty: Provisionally suspended
Alleged Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Clenbuterol–a banned substance–in a sample taken from Hughie's Holiday, who won at Ruidoso Downs on 7/8/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212–Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers.

Date: 07/08/2023
Licensee: Sergio Alvarez, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Methocarbamol–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Mischief Mame, who finished third at Emerald Downs on 7/8/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312–Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers.

Date: 07/07/2023
Licensee: Ramon Rechy, trainer
Penalty: Provisionally suspended
Alleged Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Methamphetamine–a banned substance–in a sample taken from Night Livin, who won at Horseshoe Indianapolis on 7/7/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212–Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers.

Date: 07/04/2023
Licensee: Milton Pineda, trainer
Penalty: Provisionally suspended
Alleged Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine–a banned substance–in a sample taken from Wegonahaveagood, who won 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: 07/02/2023
Licensee: Milton Pineda, trainer
Penalty: Provisionally suspended
Alleged Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine–a banned substance–in a sample taken from Keep Your Coil, who won at Los Alamitos on 7/2/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212–Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers.

Date: 07/01/2023
Licensee: Milton Pineda, trainer
Penalty: Provisionally suspended
Alleged Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine–a banned substance–in a sample taken from Catbernay, who won at Los Alamitos on 7/1/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212–Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers.

Date: 06/25/2023
Licensee: Benjamin Feliciano Jr., trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone and Methocarbamol–both Controlled Medications (Class C)–in a sample taken from Orville Street. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312–Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers.

Resolved ADMC Violations
Date: 06/28/2023
Licensee: Tina Chamberlin, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points.
Alleged Violation: 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: 06/8/2023
Licensee: Climaco Galindo-Torres, 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: For the presence of Salicylic Acid–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Delaney's Grace who finished eighth at Belterra Park on 6/8/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312–Presence of Controlled Medication Substance.

Date: 06/02/2023
Licensee: Bernard Dunham, trainer
Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility beginning on August 5, 2023; 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.
Alleged Violation: For the presence of Albuterol–Controlled Medication (Class B)–in a sample taken from Afandi, who finished second at Pimlico on 6/2/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312–Presence of Controlled Medication Substance.

Date: 06/02/2023
Licensee: Jeffrey Poole, trainer
Penalty: 22-month period of Ineligibility for Covered Person beginning on June 13, 2023; a fine of $10,000; and payment of $8,000 in arbitration costs.
Alleged Violation: Possession of a Banned Substance, Levothyroxine (Thyro-L). Rule 3214(a): “Other Anti-Doping Rule Violations Involving Banned Substances or Banned Methods. The following acts and omissions constitute Anti-Doping Rule Violations by the Covered Person(s) in question: (a) Possession of a Banned Substance or a Banned Method, unless there is compelling justification for such Possession.”
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