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Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings, Jan. 31-Feb. 6

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: 02/03/2023

Licensee: Eoin Harty

Penalty: $3,000 fine

Violation: Out-of-competition joint injection violation

Explainer: Trainer Eoin Harty, who trains the horse El Joy, is fined $3,000.00 for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1866.3(c)(e) (Intra-articular Injections Restricted – treatment within 10 days of workout).

Harty told the TDN he will be appealing the ruling for various reasons, including for a career training record absent any prior medication violations (this is confirmed in the Thoroughbred Rulings website).

New York

Track: Aqueduct

Date: 02/02/2023

Licensee: Suzanne Zelman, racing official/official veterinarian

Penalty: $1,000 fine

Violation: Lasix administration violation

Explainer: You are hereby fined the sum of one thousand ($1,000) dollars for failing to tend to business in a proper manner necessitating the scratch of horse “Bustinupishardtodo” (# 8) from the eighth race at Aqueduct Racetrack on January 27th 2023.

According to New York Racing Association (NYRA) spokesperson Pat McKenna, the fine was for a failure to administer Lasix to the horse in question resulting in a mandatory scratch.

Kentucky

Track: Turfway Park

Date: 02/01/2023

Licensee: Eric Reed, trainer

Penalty: Five-day suspension, $1,000 fine

Violation: Medication violation

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 R005087 taken from Golden Text, who finished first in the fourth race at Turfway Park on January 19, 2023 contained phenylbutazone at a level of 0.62 mcg/ml in blood (Class C) (2nd offense in 365 days). After waiving his right to a formal hearing before the Board of Stewards, Eric Reed is hereby suspended 5 days, February 10, 2023 through February 14, 2023 (inclusive) and fined $1,000.

Read more about the story here.

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

∙              Gokhan Kocakaya – violation date January 29; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes

Gulfstream Park

∙              Edgar Perez – violation date January 29; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Mahoning Valley Racecourse

∙              Juan Gabriel Lagunes – violation date January 31; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 9 strikes

Oaklawn Park

  • Kelsi Harr – violation date January 29; $250 fine, striking mount on the flank during the fifth race on January 29, 2023.
  • Calvin Borel – violation date January 29; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes
  • Ramsey Zimmerman – violation date January 29; $250 fine, three strikes in succession
  • Gabriel Saez – violation date February 3; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes, on appeal and stay granted
  • Kelsi Harr – violation date February 4; $250 fine, striking mount on the flank during the second race on February 4, 2023.
  • Eduardo Gallardo – violation date February 4; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 9 strikes
  • Florent Geroux – violation date February 4; $250 fine, raising wrist above helmet when using crop

Penn National

  • Yomar Ortiz – violation date February 1; $500 fine and three-day suspension, misuse of the crop

Santa Anita

  • Mario Gutierrez – violation date January 28; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Tampa Bay Downs

  • Jose Luis Alonso – violation date February 1; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes
  • Carlos Eduardo Rojas – violation date February 3; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes, on appeal and stay granted
  • Carlos Eduardo Rojas – violation date February 4; 15-day suspension, “Jockey Carlos E. Rojas (P 000-026-197) has accumulated a total of 26 points for violation of HISA Rule 2280 (bl, (1). Nine of the points are under appeal and a stay has been granted, so the total points are reduced to 17 points.”

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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 and Commissions Rulings, Jan. 3-9

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: 01/07/2023

Licensee: Jeff Mullins, trainer

Penalty: Thirty-day suspension (15 days stayed), $1,500 fine

Violation: Medication violation

Explainer:  Owner/Trainer Jeff Mullins, who started the horse “INCH”, first place finisher, in the sixth race at Del Mar Race Track on August 25, 2022, having entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release with the California Horse Racing Board, is fined $1,500.00 and suspended for thirty days (January 9, 2023, through February 7, 2023) pursuant to California Horse Racing Board Rule #1887(a) (Trainer or Owner to Insure Condition of Horse), for violation of California Horse Racing Board rules #1843(a)(b)(d) (Medication, Drugs and Other Substances), #1843.1(a) (Prohibited Drug Substances – Clenbuterol) and assessed two (2) points in accordance with California Horse Racing Board 1843.4 (Multiple Medication Violations [MMV] Class 3). In accordance with the agreement, fifteen suspension (January 24, 2023, through February 7, 2023) are stayed, Jeff Mullins is placed on probation for one year from the date of this ruling and may not have any violation of CHRB Rules and Regulations, #1843, #1843.1, and #1887 regarding Class I, II or III drug substances. The term of suspension shall be from January 9, 2023, through January 23, 2023. If Jeff Mullins violates a condition of the probation, fifteen days of stayed suspension shall be imposed following a notice and hearing.

More on the story can be read here.

 

Track: Santa Anita

Date: 01/08/2023

Licensee: Joe Bravo, jockey

Penalty: $250 fine, one-day suspension

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 Joe Bravo, who rode Luvluv in the tenth race at Santa Anita Park on January 7, 2023, is suspended for (1) day (January 15, 2023), and fined $250.00 for one (1) strike over the limit. Furthermore, Jockey Joe Bravo is assigned three (3) violation points that will be expunged on July 8, 2023, six (6) months from the date of final adjudication pursuant to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2282 (Riding Crop Violations and penalties) – third offense since August 11, 2022. Jockey Joe Bravo has accrued a total of nine (9) points.

 

Track: Santa Anita

Date: 01/08/2023

Licensee: Flavien Prat, jockey

Penalty: $250 fine, one-day suspension

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 Flavien Prat, who rode Giver Not a Taker in the seventh race at Santa Anita Park on January 7, 2023, is suspended for (1) day (January 15, 2023), and fined $250.00 for one (1) strike over the limit. Furthermore, Jockey Flavien Prat is assigned three (3) violation points that will be expunged on July 8, 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.

 

New York

Track: Aqueduct

Date: 01/06/2023

Licensee: Kieron Magee, 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 “Dat Dares Gold” (#5) which raced at Aqueduct Race track in the 3rd race and finished 2nd on November 17th 2022. Trainer of record Mr. Kieron Magee having been notified of the post-race findings and having waived his right to an appeal, is hereby fined the sum of $1,000 dollars and suspended 10 Calandar days effective Friday January 13th, 2022, through Sunday January 22nd 2022, inclusive.

Furthermore, the Stewards order horse “Dat Dares Gold” disqualified from any part of the purse and the purse redistributed as follows:

  1. (#1) Adelaide Miss
  2. (#4) Prairie Fire
  3. (#2) Big Tony's Girl
  4. (#7) Mebs Web
  5. (#3) Big Al's Gal

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 privilages 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 advise or other information or assist with any aspect of the training of such horses.

 

Track: Aqueduct

Date: 01/08/2023

Licensee: Michael Jones, trainer

Penalty: $500 fine

Violation: Saddling violation

Explainer: Mr. Michael E. Jones, Jr is hereby fined the sum of $500 for failing to tend to business in a proper manner. According to NYRA spokesperson Pat McKenna, Jones was fined for failing to make the appropriate accommodations to have his horse saddled by approved personnel.

 

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

Katie Davis – violation date January 1; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

Heman Harkie – violation date January 1; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes

 

Turf Paradise

Israel Hernandez – violation date January 2; $250 fine and one-day suspension, strikes “in excess” of the six-strike limit

 

Tampa Bay Downs

Ronald Allen, Jr. – violation date January 4; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes

 

Voided Claims

Aqueduct

Chateau – ruling date 12/30/2022

 

Gulfstream Park

Action Rose – ruling date 12/21/2022

Fulton Street – ruling date 12/21/2022

Gianni Lambo – ruling date 12/21/2022

Mai Ty One On – ruling date 12/21/2022

 

Penn National

Great Baroness – ruling date 12/30/2022

Longtail – ruling date 12/30/2022

Great Assumptions – ruling date 12/30/2022

 

Turfway Park

Double Advantage – ruling date 12/8/2022

Air Attack – ruling date 12/14/2022

Chimaev – ruling date 12/26/22

Storm Risk – ruling date 12/28/2022

Expect the Boss – ruling date 12/28/2022

Blanket of Roses – ruling date 12/29/2022

 

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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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