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Jordan Fishman Wants Prison Delay

Two weeks before he's supposed to report to federal prison to serve a 15-month sentence, Jordan Fishman, the convicted Massachusetts-based drug formulator who made illicit substances that were later injected into racehorses, asked the judge to delay his reporting date by one month.

The reason? More than 2 1/2 months after his sentencing, the Bureau of Prisons still hasn't told Fishman which facility he's supposed to turn himself in to May 9.

Fishman also wants the judge to consider a pandemic-related health concern that would give him an extra month of freedom.

Patrick Jouyce, Fishman's attorney, articulated his client's concerns in a one-page letter filed Apr. 25 in United States District Court (Southern District of New York).

“I also regret to inform the Court that Jordan's ex-wife, with whom he works in close proximity at his business, has just contracted COVID-19 and in all likelihood, Defendant has as well even though as of today, he tested negative. For these reasons, Defendant respectfully requests that the Court adjourn Jordan's surrender date until June 9, 2022.

Back in October, Fishman, 64, had pleaded guilty to one count of adulteration and misbranding of purportedly performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).

Jordan Fishman is unrelated to–but had a professional working relationship with–Seth Fishman, the convicted veterinarian who is awaiting sentencing and faces 20 years in prison for his role in the horse-doping conspiracy.

Lisa Giannelli, an assistant to Seth Fishman, was supposed to go on trial at the same time as Seth Fishman back in January. But she had her case declared a mistrial after her attorney tested positive for COVID-19. Her new trial begins Apr. 27.

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KHRC Approves Transparency Regs

With zero debate or discussion preceding unanimous votes on two separate agenda items, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) on Tuesday adopted rewritten rules aimed at increasing transparency.

The major changes include lifting prohibitions on the public disclosure of alleged violations, new guidelines that establish a 60-day time frame for holding hearings, and the opening of those hearings to anyone who wants to observe them.

Tweaks to the equine drug-testing process are also in the pipeline. They include a requirement for owners and trainers to select an approved lab for split-sample testing within five days of being provided with the list of accredited facilities, and for the KHRC to send off the sample within seven days instead of “as expeditiously as possible.”

The KHRC on Apr. 26 approved the set of proposed changes that had been hammered out and unanimously recommended during a meeting of its rules committee one week earlier.

Rules changes at the commission level in Kentucky typically take about seven months to implement because the measures have to go through the state's separate administrative certification process.

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11 More Added to Keeneland April HRA Sale

Keeneland has added 11 more entries to its April Horses of Racing Age Sale to be held this Friday at the conclusion of the venue's spring race meet. The auction will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET.

The latest supplements are as follows:

Atras, a 3-year-old gelding by Astern (Aus) who scored a 2 1/2-length victory at Keeneland on Apr. 23. He is consigned by Oliver Racing Stable, agent.
B Dawk, a 3-year-old colt by Gormley who won at Keeneland by 11 1/4 lengths on Apr. 24, earning a 9 Ragozin. Consigned by Bluewater Sales, agent, B Dawk is from the family of Grade I winner Bullards Alley, Grade II winner Karibu Gardens and Grade III winner Nessy. (B Dawk's catalog page will be online Wednesday.)
Brody's Jessica, a 3-year-old winning, stakes-placed filly by Brody's Cause consigned by Buckland Sales, agent.
Frageelay, a 3-year-old daughter of Union Rags from the family of multiple Grade I winner Paradise Woods and Grade III winner Tajaweed. She is consigned by Buckland Sales, agent.
Ibrim, an undefeated 3-year-old colt by Cairo Prince out of stakes winner Strut the Canary (Mineshaft). Hunter Valley Farm, agent, consigns Ibrim, who is from the family of multiple Grade I winner Island Fashion. He captured races on Mar. 2 at Turfway Park and Apr. 17 at Woodbine.
Mine for Passion, a 4-year-old daughter of Mineshaft consigned by Paramount Sales, agent. Out of the Not For Love mare For Passion, she is a half-sister to stakes winner Soul Driver and from the family of Grade I winner Victor's Cry.
Niceno, a 5-year-old winning daughter of Karakontie (Jpn) consigned by Hunter Valley Farm, agent. A half-sister to Grade II winner Hillhouse High, she is out of the stakes-placed Coronado's Quest mare Pleasant Laughter.
Shannon, a 3-year-old Nyquist filly who won at Keeneland Apr. 22. Consigned by I.C. Racing, agent, she is a half-sister to stakes winner Fact Finding out of the stakes-winning, Grade II-placed Sweet Belle by Deputy Commander.
Speaks for Itself, a 4-year-old Malibu Moon filly who won her April 14 debut at Aqueduct by 5 1/2 lengths to earn a 9 3/4 Ragozin. Consigned by ELiTE, agent, Speaks for Itself is out the Giant's Causeway mare Una Mac Cool and from the family of Grade I winners Secret Status and Dunbar Road along with Grade II winner Private Mission.
Stay Restless, a 3-year-old Empire Maker colt consigned by ELiTE, agent. Out of the Salt Lake mare Saltendipity, Stay Restless is from the family of Grade I winners Fantastic Look and Designed for Luck, as well as Grade II winner Macho Macho.
Winward Flo, a 3-year-old two-time winning daughter of Verrazano. Consigned by Foundations Farm, Winward Flo is out of stakes winner Wind Flow, by Indian Charlie.

Keeneland will continue to accept approved supplemental entries up until the date of the sale. Click here for more.

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Half to Jean Gros Tops Fasig April Digital Sale

Broodmare Wrong Color (Gemologist) topped the Fasig-Tipton April Digital Select Sale, which closed Tuesday. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, Agent II as hip 4, the stakes-placed earner of $122,838 was picked up by Anglo Saxon Bloodstock for $400,000. Having produced a War Front colt this term who was not part of the offering, the 6-year-old was sold on a Mar. 22 Caravaggio cover.

The mare's stock has risen of late as her 3-year-old half-brother Jean Gros (More Than Ready) capped a three-race win streak in the Apr. 9 G2 New Zealand Trophy in Japan. He is expected to next contest the G1 NHK Mile Cup. Bred and campaigned by Blackstone Farm, Wrong Color is also a half to MGSW millionaire Tom's Ready (More Than Ready).

The second-priciest lot of the digital auction was 3-year-old racing/broodmare prospect Power Surge (Straight Fire), who was last seen belying 76-1 odds to take the Evening Jewel S. for Cal-breds Apr. 9 at Santa Anita. Consigned by her trainer Blaine Wright as hip 22, Power Surge fetched $370,000 from Samantha Siegel's Jay Em Ess Stable.

“Timing is everything. We had the right horse to sell–a filly by a hot sire, just won a stake, good looking and with clean vetting. All too often this update is lost waiting for a sale,” said Jason Litt, who was one of the partners in Power Surge. “The Fasig-Tipton Digital auction platform gave us exposure to the top buyers from around the world and our filly didn't miss any training and got to sleep in her own stall. I would encourage anyone with the right horse to sell on the platform.”

Siegel said, “The digital format was seamless and easy to use, and the bidding process was exciting!”

“We were very pleased with the April Digital Sale,” said Leif Aaron, Fasig-Tipton Director of Digital Sales. “We are continuing to grow and seeing new clientele. It was great to see the spirited bidding in California and we are happy for both Samantha Siegel and the partners in Power Surge.”

Would-be topper Philanthropic (Malibu Moon) was a $590,000 RNA. Offered with her Not This Time filly foal at her side, the stakes-placed 6-year-old from the immediate family of Curlin was offered back in foal to another in-demand young stallion in Constitution. Philanthropic was consigned by Bedouin Bloodstock as hip 12.

In total, 15 horses changed hands for gross receipts of $1,664,000 at an average of $110,933.

The next Fasig-Tipton digital sale, a dispersal of the late Glen Todd's Thoroughbred holdings, will open Wednesday, Apr. 27 and conclude May 3.

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