Every week, TDN publishes a series of key official rulings from major racetracks in the four major racing jurisdictions, California, New York, Florida and Kentucky.
Here’s a quick look at how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different crimes, what they make public (or don’t), and where.
CALIFORNIA
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: 03/04/2022
Licensee: Kent Desormeaux, jockey
Penalty: Suspension
Violation: Not appearing to listen
Explainer: Jockey Kent Desormeaux, who did not respond to a written notice to appear before the Board of Management at Santa Anita Park on or before March 3, 2022, has been suspended for breach of Board rules California horse racing number 1547 (No Appearance) is pending to appear at a hearing before the Board of Directors to respond to allegations of violation of CHRB rule #1874 (Disorderly Conduct- Disruptive) and #1485(d) (License subject to conditions and agreement – Non-compliance agreement with The Winners Foundation). For the duration of this suspension, all Kent Desormeaux licenses and licensing privileges are suspended and subject to California Board of Jockey’s rule number 1528 (Powers of Administration), the subject is denied access to all establishments in this jurisdiction.
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: 03/04/2022
Licensee: Drayden Van Dyke, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Excessive use of whip
Explainer: Jockey Drayden Van Dyke, who rode Loma Vista in his fourth race at Santa Anita Park on February 27, 2022, suspended for THREE (3) race days (March 11, 12 and 13, 2012). 2022) for a violation of California Board Rule 1688 (b) (4) (d) (Pet Use – Overuse – third offense within the past sixty days).
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: 03/05/2022
Licensee: Mark Glatt, Coach
Penalty: $500 and rated point
Violation: Violation of drugs
Explainer: Trainer Mark Glatt, who started the Beer Can Man horse, finished second in race Friday at Santa Anita Park on January 1, 2022, fined $500.00 and half-rated (1/2) points according to California Horse Racing Rule #1843.4 (Multiple Drug Violations – Expires 13/01) under rule #1887 (Trainer or Owner to ensure horse’s condition) due violates rule #1843(a)(b)(d) (Drugs, Drugs and Other Substances), and rule #1843.1(a) (Prohibited Substance – Dexamethasone) [Class 4/C]).
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: 03/06/2022
Licensee: Edwin Maldonado, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Using a whip in an overhand position
Explainer: Jockey Edwin Maldonado, who rode See Through It in the first race at Santa Anita Park on March 5, 2022, is suspended for THREE (3) race days, (March 13, 18 and 19). 2022) for a violation of California Horse Racing Board Rule #1688(d)(3) (Use of a Riding Crop – in an elevated position – first violation in the past sixty days). Pursuant to California Jockey Board rule #1766 (Designated Races), the period of suspension will not prohibit participation in designated races.
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: 03/06/2022
Licensee: Victor Espinoza, jockey
Penalty: $1,500 fine
Violation: Excessive use of whip
Explainer: Jockey Victor Espinoza fined $150.00 for violating California Horse Racing Board rule number 1688(b)(8)(d) (Using Riding Crop – more than six times – second offense – second offense) in the last sixty days) in the eleventh race (Santa Anita Handicap) at Santa Anita Park on March 5, 2022.
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: 03/06/2022
Licensee: Ricardo Ramirez, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Careless driving
Explainer: Jockey apprentice Ricardo Ramirez, who rode Mylittlerunaway in the third race at Santa Anita Park on March 5, 2022, is suspended for three (3) race days (May 13, 18 and 19). 3, 2022) for not making the right effort to maintain a straight course in the ramp, causing interference which resulted in his mount being disqualified from third to seventh. This violates California Board of Racing regulation 1699 (Riding Rules – Careless Riding). Pursuant to California Jockey Board rule #1766 (Designated Races), the period of suspension will not prohibit participation in designated races.
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: 03/06/2022
Licensee: Brice Blanc, jockey
Penalty: $500 fine
Violation: Excessive use of whip
Explainer: Jockey Brice Blanc was fined $500.00 for violating California Horse Racing Board rule number 1688(b)(8) (Using Riding Crop – more than six times) during Saturday’s race at Santa Anita Park on March 5, 2022.
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: 03/06/2022
Licensee: Jamie Spencer, jockey
Penalty: Suspension for five days
Violation: Excessive use of whip
Explainer: Jockey Jamie Spencer, who drove the Space Traveler in the 10th race (Frank E. Kilroe Mile) at Santa Anita Park on March 5, 2022, suspended for FIVE (5) racing days (13, March 18, 19, 20, and 25, 2022) in violation of California Jockey Board Rule 1688 (b) (4) (d) (2) (Use of a mount – overuse). Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board Rule No. 1766 (Designated Races), the period of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races.
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: 03/06/2022
Licensee: Ricardo Gonzalez, jockey
Penalty: $1,500 fine
Violation: Excessive use of whip
Explainer: Jockey Ricardo Gonzalez fined $1500.00 for violating California Horse Racing Board rule number 1688(b)(8)(d) (Using Riding Crop – more than six times) in the fifth race (Buena) Vista Stakes) at Santa Anita Park on March 5, 2022.
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: 03/07/2022
Licensee: Paula Capestro, coach
Penalty: $400 fine
Offense: Late Lasix registration
Explainer: Coach Paula Capestro was fined $400.00 for violating California Horse Racing Board rule number 1845 (Authorized Bleeder Drugs – late registration) during the third race on March 6, 2022, at Santa Anita Park.
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: 03/07/2022
Licensee: Ryan Curatolo, jockey
Penalty: $750 fine
Violation: Excessive use of whip
Explainer: Jockey Ryan Curatolo fined $750.00 for violating California Horse Racing Board rule number 1688(b)(8)(d) (Using Riding Crop – more than six times – forth offense two within the last sixty days) in the first race at Santa Anita Park on March 6, 2022.
KENTUCKY
Racetrack: Turfway Park (if breached at Churchill Downs)
Date: 26/02/2022
Licensee: James Baker, coach
Penalty: Thirty-day suspension (15-day stay) and $500 fine
Violation: Violation of drugs
Explainer: After receiving notification from Industry Lab, official testing lab fol. The Kentucky Equestrian Commission and at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory confirm, model number E490742 was obtained from Fed Money, who finished in the 10th race at Churchill Downs on November 4, 2021 contains Metformin in the blood (rank 8). Following a formal hearing before the Board of Directors James E. Baker is hereby suspended THIRTY (30) days and fined $500. Due to extenuating circumstances (number of violations compared to overall record), 15 days will be served from March 1, 2022 through March 15, 2022 (inclusive). The remaining 15 days are upheld provided no Class A or Class 8 drug violations have occurred in any racing jurisdiction within 365 days of this ruling. Fed Money is disqualified and all funds in the wallet are lost. Pari-mutuel bets are not affected by this ruling. During the suspension, Mr. Baker was denied the privileges of all establishments under the jurisdiction of the Kentucky Equestrian Commission. All horses owned or trained by Mr. Baker are rejected pending transfer to those approved by the steward. Upon receipt of this ruling. within thirty (30) days must pay any and all fines to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
NEWYORK
Follow: Aqueduct
Date: 03/06/2022
Licensee: Suzanne Zelman, coach
Penalty: $500
Violation: Unsuccessful in business, need to scratch
Explainer: Fined five hundred and 500 dollars for not tending to do business properly, which resulted in a scratch in the 6th race at the Aqueduct Track on March 5, 2022.
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