June 2020 Thoroughbred Rulings - Maryland Racing Commission

June 1, 2020 - Laurel Park
#20-064 The below listed licensees have been fined for failure to have the 2018-19 license badges they had been issued by the Maryland Racing Commission.
[COMAR 09.10.04.11, C.]

- SOSA, Berta $5.00
- CHAVEZ, German $5.00
- FIGUEROA, Luis $5.00
- JOHNSON, Paul $5.00
- HERRERA, Jasmine $5.00
- GUMBS, Eugene $5.00
- RICHARDSON, David $5.00
- SERVIS, Alejandro $5.00
- VILLEGAS-MARCANO, Nathaniel $5.00
- DAVIS, Katherine $5.00
- SANCHEZ-RUIZ, Abel $5.00
- FARRIOR, Anthony $5.00
- RIDGELY, Gary Jr. $5.00
- VERBAL, Whitney $5.00
- KEIL, Caitlin $5.00
- MACK, Pamela $5.00
- LOUKOTA, William $5.00
- REYES, Felix $5.00

(Note: The fines have been paid)
BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

June 4, 2020 - Laurel Park
#20-065 On May 29, 2020, the Stewards received notice from Truesdail Laboratories, Inc. that blood sample #36878, dated February 23, 2020, contained the drug phenylbutazone at 6.7 +- .56mg/ml which is in excess of the accepted threshold level of 0.3mg phenylbutazone established by the MRC. See COMAR 09.10.03.01. The Stewards, having established that blood sample #36878 was taken from the horse “Fairy Wish”, owned by Mrs. Janon Fisher, III and trained by Janon Fisher, III, following the running of the second race at Laurel Park on February 23, 2020. The Stewards notified Mr. Fisher that: (1) the presence of phenylbutazone, at this level, in the system of “Fairy Wish” at the time the horse ran constituted a violation under COMAR 09.10.03.04 Drug Prohibition - Horses; (2) he had the right to have the split sample tested by an independent laboratory prior to the Stewards conducting a hearing in this matter; and (3) he had the right to be represented by counsel at the hearing.

The Stewards held a hearing on May 31, 2020 wherein Mr. Fisher waived his right to legal counsel and a split sample.

Based upon the evidence before them, the Stewards find the following:

(1) “Fairy Wish” did carry phenylbutazone, in its system when it finished second in the second race at Laurel Park on February 23, 2020, a violation under COMAR 09.10.03.04,C;
(2) Janon Fisher, III, as trainer, was the absolute insurer of, and responsible for, the condition of “Fairy Wish” at the time the horse ran (Sections D & F);
(3) A horse found to have carried a drug in its body during a race may be disqualified and the purse monies earned by that horse redistributed and
Based upon the foregoing and taking into account mitigating circumstances, the Stewards hereby order that:

The horse, “Fairy Wish” be disqualified from the second race from February 23, 2020.

OFFICIAL ORDER OF FINISH

1st Twirling Liz
2nd Toma
3rd Raging Blaze

Fairy Wish - unplaced

A separate hearing was held to address the Multiple Medication Violation Point system.
Trainer Janon Fisher, III will be assigned one-half (1/2) Multiple Medication Violation Point.
[COMAR 09.10.03.02 C]

Note: As per COMAR 09.10.04.05, failure to pay a fine within 48 hours from being notified may result in a suspension of license.
BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
Administrative Steward

June 5, 2020 - Laurel Park
#20-066 In the eighth race, at Laurel Park on June 5, 2020, horse #12 “Swirlie Shirlie”, ridden by Jockey Katie Davis was disqualified from second position and placed fifth. Outside the 1/8th pole, #12 “Swirlie Shirlie”, drifted in and came over into the path of #5 “Flirtation Walk” ridden by Jorge Ruiz, forcing that horse in a few of paths.
[Violation under COMAR 09.10.01.50, A (1) b & d, which states in pertinent parts: “A horse may not: (a) Carry another horse in or out: (d) Intimidate another horse.]

OFFICIAL ORDER OF FINISH:
1st R True Sensation
2nd Joyful Noise
3rd Conquesthardcherry
4th Flirtation Walk
5th Swirlie Shirlie

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

June 6, 2020 - Laurel Park
#20-067 In the matter of Apprentice jockey Antonio Quiles, having provided all documentation pertinent to his injury of October 5, 2019, Apprentice jockey Quiles is hereby granted fifty (50) days of extension to his apprentice certificate, which would have expired on November 29, 2019. This extension will now continue his apprentice allowances starting June 5, 2020 thru August 1, 2020.
[COMAR 09.10.01.23 4(a)(i)(b)(c)]

June 6, 2020 - Laurel Park
#20-068 In the first race, at Laurel Park on June 5, 2020, horse #4 “Dorothyfromdublin”, ridden by Jockey Trevor McCarthy was engaged with the assistant starter as the field broke. The horse was off a little late but the jockey put the horse into the race where she subsequently finished third. An Inquiry was posted after the race and it was determined by the Stewards that all wagering on #4 ”Dorothyfromdublin” be refunded. The Stewards also determined that having finished third in the race, “Dorothyfromdublin” be considered a starter for purse money.
COMAR 09.10.01.45 09.10.01.02(26)

OFFICIAL ORDER OF FINISH: OFFICIAL ORDER OF FINISH:

Pari-mutual Purse Money

1st Ravenel 1st Ravenel
2nd Fender Baby 2nd Fender Baby
3rd Conoochee 3rd Dorothyfromdublin
4th Trimmed in Grey 4th Conoochee
5th Case Dismissed 5th Trimmed in Grey
6th Case Dismissed
Non-starter- Dorothyfromdublin

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

June 18, 2020 - Laurel Park
#20-069 In the matter of trainer, Jennivieve Burton, subject, of Steward’s Ruling #18-081. Having satisfied her fine from the Maryland Racing Commission is reinstated to good standing with the Maryland Racing Commission.
BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS