Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings, Mar. 27 – Apr. 3

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.

The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal, except for the voided claim rulings which were sent to the TDN directly.

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

Violations of Crop Rule
Aqueduct
Dalton Brown – violation date March 30; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 9 strikes
Jacqueline Anne Davis – violation date March 31; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 8 strikes

Will Rogers Downs
Alfredo Triana – violation date April 03; $250 fine, 7 strikes

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Live Racing Returns To Will Rogers Downs On March 22

Join in the excitement of live horse racing this spring at Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs.

For the 12th consecutive year, top Thoroughbred contenders will compete in more than 270 races from March 22 to May 26 at Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, Okla. Races begin at 1:00 p.m.

“As one of only a few tracks running last spring, we are now very rehearsed in conducting a safe race meet under pandemic restrictions and CDC guidelines,” said John Lies, racing secretary, announcer and oddsmaker at Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs. “We broke new ground with the extended audience we reached last spring and look forward to keeping their attention with another exciting meet.”

Stakes races begin April 12 with the $50,000 guaranteed Wilma Mankiller Stakes, followed by the $50,000 guaranteed Highland Ice Stakes on April 13. A purse of $55,000 is also guaranteed for the Miranda Diane Stakes on May 3, the TRAO Classic Sprint on May 4, the Cinema Stakes on May 24, and the Will Rogers Stakes on May 25.

Closing out the spring meet stakes races on May 26 are the More Than Even Stakes and the Cherokee Nation Classic Cup. Both races carry a purse of $55,000 guaranteed.

“We worked with the Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma to adjust purses and to create the most competitive racing program possible,” Lies said. “Our hope is that the heightened class levels help us retain the stronger collection of shippers we enjoyed last year, while also providing richer opportunities for the local stock.”

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