By Dan Ross
Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country.
The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) “pending” and “resolved” cases portals.
Resolved ADMC Violations
Date: 01/28/2025
Licensee: Joanna Shankle, trainer
Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on January 29, 2025; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine—a controlled substance (Class B)—in a sample taken from Baby Sox, who won at Laurel Park on 12/20/24.
Date: 01/28/2025
Licensee: Eric Ramaekers, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); Treated as 1 violation with Hurt So Good's 11/19/24 violation under 09/08/23 HISA Guidance. Final decision of HIWU.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone—a controlled substance (Class C)—in a sample taken from Hurts so Good, who finished fourth at Zia Park on 12/9/24.
Date: 01/28/2025
Licensee: Shon Dunlap, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision of HIWU.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone—a controlled substance (Class C)—in a sample taken from Ooh La Da Stoops, who won at Remington Park on 12/7/24.
Date: 01/27/2025
Licensee: Martin Orona, Sr., trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500 per violation, for a total fine of $1,500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points per violation, for a total of 4.5 penalty points. Admission.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone, Methocarbamol and Phenylbutazone—all controlled substances (Class C)—in a sample taken from Sierra Summer, who finished sixth at Zia Park on 12/10/24.
Date: 01/23/2025
Licensee: Kenneth Miller, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Triamcinolone—a controlled substance (Class C)—in a sample taken from Overstatement, who finished second at Keeneland on 10/4/24.
Date: 01/22/2025
Licensee: Scooter Davis, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision of HIWU.
Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone—a controlled substance (Class C)—in a sample taken from John Dutton, who won at Tampa Bay on 11/29/24.
Pending ADMC Violations
01/29/2025, Peter Miller, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine—a controlled substance (Class B)—in a sample taken from Enjoy it Strait, who finished tenth at Del Mar on 11/9/24.
01/28/2025, Glenroy Brown, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone—a controlled substance (Class C)—in a sample taken from Tammy's Toy, who won at Mahoning Valley on 12/23/24.
01/28/2025, Radolfo Sanchez-Salomon, trainer: Pending medication violation for the potential breach of Rule 4221—Alkalinization or use/administration of an Alkalinizing Agent (TCO2)—on Tik Tok Daddy, who finished third at Laurel Park on 12/13/24. This was also a possible violation of Rule 3313—Use of a Controlled Method During the Race Period.
01/24/2025, Jose Silva Jr., trainer: Pending medication violation for the potential breach of Rule 4221—Alkalinization or use/administration of an Alkalinizing Agent (TCO2)—on House of Lords, who finished tenth at Turf Paradise on 12/30/24. This was also a possible violation of Rule 3313—Use of a Controlled Method During the Race Period.
01/24/2025, Gary Greiner, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol—a controlled substance (Class C)—in a sample taken from Man Overboard, who finished sixth at Pleasanton on 12/18/24.
01/24/2025, Edward Coletti Jr., trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine—a controlled substance (Class B)—in a sample taken from Bear or Bull, who finished second at Parx Racing on 12/12/24.
01/24/2025, Salvador Sato, trainer: Pending medication violations for the presence of Methocarbamol, Phenylbutazone and Dexamethasone—all controlled substances (Class C)—in samples taken from Geebeesbigboy, who finished fourth at Zia Park on 12/2/24, and from Stormy Dame, who won at Zia Park on 12/9/24.
01/23/2025, Juan Silva, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol—a controlled substance (Class C)—in a sample taken from Mt. Zeror, who finished second at Turf Paradise on 12/17/24.
01/23/2025, Paul Aguirre, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methamphetamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Don't Tell Tammo, who won at Del Mar on 11/29/24.
Violations of Crop Rule
Oaklawn Park
Isaac Castillo – violation date Jan 26; $250 fine
Harry Hernandez – violation date Jan 23; $250 fine, one-day suspension
Santa Anita
Alejandro Gomez – violation date Jan 23; One-day suspension, $250 fine
Turf Paradise
Fausto Da Silva – violation date Jan 27; One-day suspension, $250 fine
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