Weekly, TDN announced a series of key official rulings from major racetracks in four major racing jurisdictions, California, New York, Florida and Kentucky.
This is a primer about how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different crimes, what they make public (or don’t) and where.
California
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: February 25, 2022
Licensee: Desiderio Orantes, groom
Penalty: Suspension
Violation: Failure to appear for hearing about disorderly conduct and animal welfare allegations
Explainer: Groom Desiderio Orantes, who did not respond to a written notice to appear before the Board of Management at Santa Anita Park on or before February 24, 2022, is hereby suspended for breach of regulation California Jockey Board Rule No. 1547 (Failure to Appear) is awaiting appearance at a hearing before the Board of Directors to respond to allegations of violations of California Jockey Board rules #1874 (Aggressive conduct). disorder) and #1902.5 (Animal Welfare). During the suspension period, all Desiderio Orantes licenses and licensing privileges are suspended and subject to California equestrian board rule #1528 (Manager’s Rights) subject to being denied access to the site. all establishments in this jurisdiction.
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: 26/02/2022
Licensee: Drayden Van Dyke, jockey
Penalty: $750
Violation: Overuse of crops
Explainer: Jockey Drayden Van Dyke fined $750 for violating California Horse Racing Board rule number 1688(b)(8) (Using Riding Crop – offense more than six times – second time within sixty) last day) during Friday’s race at Santa Anita Park Feb. 25, 2022. Rule #1532. Fines will be paid to the Paymaster within seven calendar days of the date of this ruling, or its license. penalty will be suspended.
Follow: Santa Anita
Date: February 27, 2022
Licensee: Christopher Emigh, jockey
Penalty: $500
Violation: Overuse of crops
Explainer: Jockey Christopher Emigh was fined $500 for violating California Board of Horse racing regulation number 1688(b)(8) (Using an Equestrian Crop – more than six times) during the second race at Santa Anita Park on February 26, 2022.
Florida
The following cases have been listed on the “Recent Rules” website of the International Association of Racing Commissioners.
Follow: Gulfstream Park
Date: February 18, 2022
Licensee: Tamara Lilly Levy
Penalty: 15 days suspension and $500 fine
Violation: Violation of drugs
Explainer: 18/02/2022 – Where Orders stipulate and agree # 2021-055093 – Violation of FS 550.2415 = Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. $500 fine Paid to BOR/GSP and subject to a 15-day suspension. “Senorita Salsa.”
2/26/22 The 15-day work permit suspension contemplated in the Consent Order will begin on Wednesday, March 16, and will continue through Wednesday, March 30, 2022. deny access, use and privileges of all premises under the authority of the Pari-Mutuel Wage Department requiring a professional license to be obtained within the period of suspension.
Follow: Gulfstream Park
Date: February 18, 2022
Licensee: Tamara Lilly Levy
Penalty: 15 days suspension and $500 fine
Violation: Violation of drugs
Explainer: Text of Judgment: 2/18/2022 – Case Requires Examination and Consent # 2021-054443 – Violation of FS Ch 550.2415 = Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. $500 fine Paid to BOR/GSP and subject to a 15-day suspension. “SENORITA SALSA”
2/26/22 The 15-day work permit suspension contemplated in the Consent Order will begin Tuesday, March 1, and will continue through Tuesday, March 15, 2022. deny access, use and privileges of all premises under the authority of the Pari-Mutuel Wage Department requiring a professional license to be obtained within the period of suspension.
Follow: Gulfstream Park
Date: February 18, 2022
Licensee: Elizabeth Dobles, coach
Penalty: 15 days suspension and $500 fine
Violation: Violation of drugs
Explainer: Text of Rule: 2/18/2022 – Control and consent required – Case # 2021-055602 – FS violation 550.2415 = 2- (1 Hydroxyethyl)promazine sulfoxide – a metabolite of acepromazine . $500 Fine is paid to Board of Relief – GSP, and suspended for 15 days. “Cuy”
2/25/22 – The 15-day suspension of occupational permits contemplated in the Consent Order will commence on Sunday, February 20, and will continue through Sunday, March 6, 2022. All are denied access, use and privileges of premises under the jurisdiction of the Pari-Mutuel Wage Division requiring a professional license to be obtained during the period of suspension.
Follow: Gulfstream Park
Date: February 18, 2022
Licensee: Elizabeth Dobles, coach
Penalty: $500
Violation: Violation of drugs
Explainer: 2/18/2022 – Request and consent – Case # 2019-048229 – FS violation 550.2415 = N-Butylscopolamine. $500 Fine to be paid to the Relief Board/GSP. “Northern”
