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Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings, January 17-23

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 York

Track: Aqueduct
Date: 01/18/2023
Licensee: Manuel Franco
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Mid-race interference
Explainer: For having waived his right to an appeal Jockey Mr. Manuel Franco is hereby suspended for 3 NYRA racing days January 20th 2023, January 21st 2023, January 22nd 2023 inclusive. This for interference during the running of the seventh race at Aqueduct Racetrack on January 12th 2023 causing his horse ” Spiked” to be disqualified from first and placed third.

Track: Aqueduct
Date: 01/19/2023
Licensee: Michelle Giangiulio, trainer
Penalty: Ten-day suspension, $1,000 fine
Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: Having received a report from the NYS Gaming Commission Drug Testing Laboratory of the finding of Phenylbutazone in the post-race sample taken from horse ” Eight and Sand ” (#10) which raced at Aqueduct racetrack in the 9th race and finished 1st on December 11th 2022. Trainer of record Ms. Michelle Giangiulio having been notified of the post-race findings and having waived her right to an appeal, is hereby fined the sum of one thousand ($1,000) dollars and suspended 10 Calendar days effective January 20th 2023, through January 29th 2023, inclusive. Furthermore, the Stewards order horse “Eight and Sand” disqualified from any part of the purse and the purse redistributed as follows:

1. (#12) Itsalittlebitfunny
2. (#3) Reunion Tour
3. (#6) Our Son Jake
4. (#7) Tiza Brown
5. (#11) Escape Mission
6. (#9) Patrick the Great
7. (#4) Dancing with Rico
8. (#1) Uncle Bruce
9. (#2) Hereby
10.(#8) Red Jet
11.(#5) Chief Engineer

Ordered that during your period of suspension, you shall not directly or indirectly participate in New York State Pari-mutuel horse racing. You are denied the privileges and use of the grounds of all racetracks, you are forbidden to participate in any share of purses or other payment. Every horse is denied the privileges of the grounds and shall not participate in pari-mutuel racing in New York State, that (a) is owned or trained by you, or by individuals who serves as your agent or employee during your suspension: or (b) for which you during your suspension are directly or indirectly with training, including any arrangements to care for, train, enter, race, invoice, collect fees or other payments, manage funds, employ or insure workers, provide advice or other information or otherwise assist with any aspect of the training of such horses.

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

Aqueduct

Gherson (Jason) Huayas – violation date January 14; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes

Abner Perez Adorno – violation date January 20; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Golden Gate Fields

Silvio Amador – violation date January 16; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Julien H Couton – violation date January 21; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Gulfstream Park

Jorge Espitia – violation date January 14; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Santa Anita

Frankie Dettori – violation date January 15; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Victor Espinoza – violation date January 15; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes

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Weekly Stewards & Commissions Rulings – Dec. 27-Jan. 2

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.

California

Track: Santa Anita

Date: 12/31/2022

Licensee: Kazushi Kimura, jockey

Penalty: Three-day suspension

Violation: Careless riding

Explainer: Jockey Kazushi Kimura, who rode Luminiferous in the first race at Santa Anita Park on December 30, 2022, is suspended for 3 racing days (January 7, 8 and 13, 2023) for altering course without sufficient clearance and causing interference in the stretch. This constitutes a violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1699 (Riding Rules – careless riding). Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board rule #1766 (Designated Races), the term of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races.

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

Leandro Moises Briceno – violation date December 29; $250 fine, suspension not yet available, eight strikes

Tampa Bay Downs

Urbardo Jose Casique – violation date December 28; $250 fine and one-day suspension, seven strikes

Jose Luis Alonso – violation date December 28; $250 fine and one-day suspension, nine strikes

Richard M Mitchell – violation date December 30; $250 fine and one-day suspension, nine strikes

Turfway Park

Alice Beckman – violation date December 20; $250 fine and one-day suspension, seven strikes

Joseph De Jesus – violation date December 29; $250 fine and one-day suspension, seven strikes

Perry Wayne Ouzts – violation date December 29; $250 fine and one-day suspension, seven strikes

Alice Beckman – violation date December 30; $250 fine and one-day suspension, seven strikes

Oaklawn Park

Isaac Castillo – violation date December 30; $250 fine, wrist above the helmet

Angel Rodriguez – violation date December 30; $250 fine, wrist above the helmet

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Weekly Rulings, Dec. 19-26

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, while we wait to see what the new year will bring regarding the legislation.

California
Track: Santa Anita
Date: 12/26/2022
Licensee: Ryan Curatolo, jockey
Penalty: One-day suspension, $250 fine
Violation: Excessive use of the whip
Explainer: Having violated the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2280 (Use of Riding Crop) and pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties – Class 3), Jockey Ryan Curatolo, who rode Founder's Day in the fifth race at Los Alamitos Race Course on December 18, 2022, is suspended for one (1) day (January 2, 2023), and fined $250.00 for one (1) strike over the limit. Furthermore, Jockey Ryan Curatolo is assigned three (3) violation points that will be expunged on June 26, 2023, six (6) months from the date of final adjudication pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties – second offense since October 22, 2022. Jockey Ryan Curatolo has accrued a total of six (6) points.

Track: Santa Anita
Date: 12/26/2022
Licensee: Abel Cedillo, jockey
Penalty: One-day suspension, $250 fine
Violation: Excessive use of the whip
Explainer: Having violated the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2280 (Use of Riding Crop) and pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties – Class 3), Jockey Abel Cedillo, who rode A New Peace in the eighth race at Los Alamitos Race Course on December 18, 2022, is suspended for one (1) day (January 2, 2023), and fined $250.00 for two (2) strikes over the limit. Furthermore, Jockey Abel Cedillo is assigned three (3) violation points that will be expunged on June 26, 2023, six (6) months from the date of final adjudication pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties – first offense. Jockey Abel Cedillo has accrued a total of three (3) points.

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
Frank David Villalobos – violation date December 24; $250 fine and one-day suspension, seven strikes

Tampa Bay Downs
Richard Bracho – violation date December 21; $250 fine and one-day suspension, seven strikes
Jose Batista – violation date December 23; $250 fine and one-day suspension, nine strikes
Alberto Burgos – violation date December 23; $250 fine and one-day suspension, seven strikes
Madeline Jane Rowland – violation date December 23; $250 fine and one-day suspension, eight strikes

Voided Claims

Gulfstream Park
Cantillate – ruling date 12/17/2022

Penn National
Bourbon Frontier – ruling date 12/20/2022

Tampa Bay Downs
Miss California – ruling date 12/21/202

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Weekly Rulings, Dec. 12-18

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, while we wait to see what the new year will bring regarding the legislation.

California
Track: Los Alamitos
Date: 12/16/2022
Licensee: Jose De La Torre, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension, $500 fine
Violation: Excessive use of the whip
Explainer: Having violated the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2280 (Use of Riding Crop) and pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties – Class 2), Jockey Jose De La Torre who rode Papa Primitivo in the sixth race at Los Alamitos Race Course on December 11, 2022, is suspended for three (3) days (December 26, 30 and 31, 2022), and fined $500.00 for six (6) strikes over the limit. (Class 2 violation). Furthermore, Jockey Jose De La Torre is assigned five (5) violation points that will be expunged on September 16, 2023, nine (9) months from the date of final adjudication pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties). Jockey Jose De La Torre now has five (5) points pursuant to HISA Rule #2283 (Multiple Violations)

Track: Los Alamitos
Date: 12/16/2022
Licensee: Steve Knapp, trainer
Penalty: $500 fine
Violation: Medication violation
Explainer: Trainer Steve Knapp, who started the horse Square Deal, finishing fourth in the second race at Del Mar Racetrack on September 10, 2022, is fined $500.00 and assessed one half (1/2) point in accordance with California Horse Racing Board rule #1843.4 (Multiple Medication Violations – Expires 12/16/23) pursuant to rule #1887 (Trainer or Owner to Insure Condition of Horse) for violation of California Horse Racing Board Rules #1840 (Veterinary Practices and Treatment Restricted), #1843(a)(b)(d) (Medication, Drugs and Other Substances), Rule #1844(d)(5) (Authorized Medication) and Rule #1843.1 (Prohibited Drug Substances – Methocarbamol [Class 4]).

Track: Los Alamitos
Date: 12/17/2022
Licensee: Armand Aguilar, jockey
Penalty: One-day suspension, $250 fine
Violation: Excessive use of the whip
Explainer: Having violated the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2280 (Use of Riding Crop) and pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties – Class 3), Apprentice Jockey Armand Aguilar, who rode Big Frank Da Tank in the fourth race at Los Alamitos Race Course on December 16, 2022, is suspended for one (1) day (December 26, 2022), and fined $250.00 for two (2) strikes over the limit. Furthermore, Apprentice Jockey Armand Aguilar is assigned three (3) violation points that will be expunged on June 17, 2023, six (6) months from the date of final adjudication pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties – second offense since November 6, 2022. Apprentice Jockey Armand Aguilar has accrued a total of six (6) points.

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
Jose Luis Alonso – violation date December 15; $250 fine and one-day suspension, “struck his mount (Double Cosmo Girl) more than 2 times in a row, which is over the limit”

Oaklawn Park
Rafael Bejarano – violation date December 16; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Orlando Mojica – violation date December 16; $250 fine and one-day suspension, “raised his wrist above his helmet when using the crop in the fourth race at Oaklawn on December 16, 2022”
Ricardo Santana – violation date December 16; $250 fine and one-day suspension, “raised his wrist above his helmet when using the crop in the sixth race at Oaklawn on December 16, 2022”
Angel Rodriguez – violation date December 16; $250 fine and one-day suspension, “raised his wrist above his helmet when using the crop in the fifth race at Oaklawn on December 16, 2022”
Tyler Baze – violation date December 16; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Isaac Castillo – violation date December 16; $250 fine and one-day suspension, “raised his wrist above his helmet when using the crop in the eighth race at Oaklawn on December 17, 2022”

Remington Park
Isaac Castillo – violation date December 15; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 9 strikes

Tampa Bay Downs
Pablo Santiago Morales – violation date December 14; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Samy Camacho – violation date December 14; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes
Kevin Mendez Cruz – violation date December 16; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Penn National
Leonardo Corujo Alvarez – violation date December 13; $250 fine and one-day suspension, “failing to use the crop in an appropriate and proportionate manner”
Julio A. Hernández – violation date December 13; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 9 strikes

Zia Park
Alfredo Juarez Jr. – violation date December 12; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
Juan Villanueva – violation date December 13; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 9 strikes
Casey Rey Chavez – violation date December 14; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 9 strikes

Voided Claims

Oaklawn Park
Girls A Bullet – ruling date 12/9/2022

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