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Life Is Good Draws Outside in Whitney

MGISW Life Is Good (Into Mischief) will break from outside in post six in Saturday's GI Whitney S. at Saratoga. The winner of four of five starts in 2021, including the GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, the imposing bay annexed this season's Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream and Belmont's GII John A. Nerud S. July 2. He also finished fourth in the Dubai World Cup in March.

“I wasn't really concerned too much about the post position in a compact field like this,” said trainer Todd Pletcher, who also saddles GI Cigar Mile scorer Americanrevolution (Constitution) (Post 1) and GI Jockey Club Gold Cup victor Happy Saver (Super Saver) (Post 5). “With Life Is Good, he's drawn the rail a number of times. I thought it was nice for him to draw outside. Hopefully, he breaks like he normally does and we'll be forwardly placed going into the first turn. I was happy with his position.”

In regard to Happy Saver, he added, “I think he needs to get the right trip. [If] the pace scenario works out and he's able to get a good pace to run at, then I think that would help him a lot. He's a deserving winner of another Grade I. He was able to win the Jockey Club [Gold Cup] as a 3-year-old, which we were proud of him for doing. He's so consistent and he tries hard every time. So, I'm hoping he's got another one.”

Also slated to run in Saturday's Spa feature, Hot Rod Charlie (Oxbow) drew the two hole. Victorious in last season's GI Pennsylvania Derby and first across the wire but demoted to seventh in the GI Haskell S., the colt hit the board in last season's the GI Kentucky Derby and Belmont S. This term, he was won the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 before finishing runner-up in the Dubai World Cup and most recently in the GIII Salvator Mile at Monmouth.

Asked how he came out of his latest start, Leandro Mora, assistant to Doug O'Neill, said, “Very nice. He believes he won the race, just didn't get the camera, but mostly we feel good about it. He came back to the barn and was great and didn't have any hiccups. I have a very good feeling about him. I hope I'm right because I feel like this is his time.”

He added, “[Post] two is going to be good because this time I think he's going to get out and try to sit behind Life Is Good, or maybe the opposite. I know Life Is Good is going to be the sprinter of the sprinters, but he's going to have to rush a little more because he's [Life Is Good] on the outside.”

Rounding out the Whitney field: former claimer Zoomer (Curlin) (Post 3) and MGSW Olympiad (Speightstown) (Post 4).

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New Smartphone App for Fasig-Tipton

In advance of next week's Saratoga Sale for top yearlings, Fasig-Tipton has launched a new smartphone app. Available for both iPhone and Android, it includes an enhanced page for each horse in every sale, showing pedigrees, photos, and videos, and enables users to take notes on that page which will save on the user's device.

In addition, the new app will give users the ability to create and customize multiple shortlists, view results, and access catalogues right from their phones or tablets. Eventually, users will be able to take a photo of a horse and attach it to their notes.

“The Fasig-Tipton app provides our customers with a mobile-friendly way to access all things Fasig-Tipton from one source on their smartphones,” said Max Hodge, Fasig-Tipton's vice president of client services. “We are excited to debut it ahead of our flagship yearling sale, the 101st Saratoga Sale.”

The Saratoga Sale is scheduled for next Monday and Tuesday.

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Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings, July 25 – July 31

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: Del Mar
Date: 07/30/2022
Licensee: Philip Tencer, owner
Penalty: Restoration of good standing
Violation: N/A
Explainer: Owner Philip Charles Tencer, having complied with the provisions of California Horse Racing Board rule #1876 (Financial Responsibility – $640.34 to Dr. Nolton Pattio) is restored to good standing. LAFL #03 ruling issued at Los Angeles County Fair on September 15, 2016, is set aside.

Track: Del Mar
Date: 07/30/2022
Licensee: Drayden Van Dyke, 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 Drayden Van Dyke, who rode Mongolian Kingdom in the eighth race at Del Mar Racetrack on July 29, 2022, is suspended for one (1) day (August 6, 2022) and fined $250.00 for two (2) strikes over the limit. Furthermore, Jockey Drayden Van Dyke is assigned three (3) violation points that will be expunged on January 30, 2023, six (6) months from the date of final adjudication pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and Penalties). 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

Note: While HISA has shared these rulings over the past week, some of them originate from the weeks prior.

Violations of Crop Rule

Belterra Park (Ohio)

Elder Luis Martinez – ruling date July 13, 2022

Augustin Gomez – ruling date July 21, 2022

Canterbury Park (Minnesota)

Lindey Wade – ruling date July 9, 2022

Ellis Park (Kentucky)

Abel Lezcano – ruling date July 31, 2022

Adam Beschizza – ruling date July 31, 2022

Christopher Emigh – ruling date July 31, 2022

Alice Beckman – ruling date July 31, 2022

Evangeline Downs (Louisiana)

Liandro Atempa – ruling date July 9, 2022

Joe Stokes – ruling date July 14, 2022

Treylon Albert – ruling date July 14, 2022

Finger Lakes (New York)

Luis E. Perez – ruling date July 13, 2022

Jose Cruz – ruling date July 13, 2022

Horseshoe Indianapolis (Indiana)

Orlando Mojica – ruling date July 22, 2022

Parx Racing (Pennsylvania)

Luis M. Ocasio – ruling date July 25, 2022

Angel Castillo – ruling date July 26, 2022

Presque Isle Downs (Pennsylvania)

Walber Braz Alencar – ruling date July 21, 2022

Saratoga (New York)

Luis Rodriguez Castro – ruling date July 20, 2022

Voided Claims

Arapahoe (Colorado)

Ronnie Roberts – voided claim due to Prohibited Substance detected in claimed horse (Albuterol) – ruling date July 17, 2022

Mountaineer Park – 6 (West Virginia)

SPICE IT UP x2* – voided claims due to Prohibited Substance detected in claimed horses (flunixin) – ruling date July 5, 2022

*More than one violation marked by “x2”, “x3”, etc.

Appeal Request Updates

Finger Lakes: Luis E. Perez – crop rule violation

No stay requested

Finger Lakes: Jose Cruz – crop rule violation

No stay requested

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Finalists Announced for 2022 TIEA Awards

The finalists for the 2022 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards in America have been announced, including three finalists in six of the seven categories, as well as the winner and runner-up of the Thoroughbred Industry Community Award–Jessica Hammond of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, and Kyle Roper of CHI St. Vincent, respectively.

This year's Awards Ceremony will once again be hosted by Keeneland and will take place on Friday, Oct. 14. Finalists and their guest will be provided with travel and accommodation for out-of-town finalists, a tour of a local horse farm, dinner for finalists and their connections, and the Ceremony luncheon followed by an afternoon of racing at Keeneland.

Panel Chair Rogers Beasley commented, “Being a part of the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards is more than an honor, it is the most meaningful program in the industry. Being able to recognize and reward these individuals who contribute so much to our industry is truly special. But all the nominees should be very proud of their accomplishments that prompted someone to nominate them and tell their story.”

“I'd also like to thank the National HBPA, TOBA, The Jockey Club, Breeders' Cup, and Godolphin, without whose underwriting and support these awards would not be possible to implement. Lastly, a heartfelt thanks to our media partners–BloodHorse Publications, The Thoroughbred Daily News, Daily Racing Form, TVG, Paulick Report, and America's Day at the Races–for helping to spread the reach of the awards.”

TIEA welcomed category sponsors for the first time in 2021 and all seven will be returning as sponsors again this year–Hallway Feeds, NTRA, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Keeneland, NYRA, I Am Horse Racing and Churchill Downs.

The winners of the Administration, Dedication to Breeding, Dedication to Racing, Leadership and Support Services Awards will receive a prize of $7,500, with an additional $2,500 awarded to the winner's team at their farm, stable or organization. The two runners-up in these categories will win $2,500 each, with $2,500 awarded to their farm, stable or organization.

The winner of the Newcomer Award will receive $2,000 and a five-day educational trip to Dubai, with $1,000 awarded to their team at their place of work. The two runners-up in this award will receive $1,000 each, and $1,000 will also be awarded to their farm, stable or organization.

The 2022 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards finalists are:
• Katherine McKee Administration Award sponsored by Keeneland
• Darla Shoemaker Gaige (Charles Town HBPA)
• Blaire Eads (EQUIX)
• Angela Ramsey (Sequel Holdings)

Support Services Award sponsored by I Am Horse Racing
• Walter “Stretch” Johnson (Protravel International)
• Timothy Tullock, Jr. (Maryland Jockey Club)
• Laura Scheer (New York Racing Association)

Dedication to Breeding Award sponsored by Hallway Feeds
• Don Jenkins (Darby Dan Farm)
• Danny Mitchell (Denali Stud)
• Steve Holbrook (Coolmore America

Dedication to Racing Award sponsored by National Thoroughbred Racing Association
• Alice Clapham (Graham Motion)
• Felipe Pulido Mendoza (Richard Mandella)
• Danny Ramsey (McPeek Racing Stables)

Leadership Award sponsored by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
• Matthew Zehnder (University of Kentucky Maine Chance Farm)
• Leanna Willaford (Bill Mott)
• Anne Eberhardt (BloodHorse Publications)

Newcomer Award sponsored by New York Racing Association
• Charles Churchill (Ed Brown Society and 1/ST Racing)
• Maddie Rowland (Elizabeth Merryman)
• Jonathan Estrada (David Donk)

Thoroughbred Industry Community Award sponsored by Churchill Downs
• Winner Jessica Hammond (Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association)
• Runner-up (Kyle Roper, CHI St. Vincent)

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