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Weekly National Rulings May 29-June 3

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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
Dates: 06/01/2026
Licensee: Jesus Romero, 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.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Luckforyou, who finished second at Aqueduct on 4/10/26.

Dates: 06/01/2026
Licensee: Leslielyn Hardesty, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horses’ 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 That’s My Cat’s 03/01/26 violation and Stormey Monday’s 03/08/26 violation under 09/08/23 HISA Guidance.
Explainer: Medication violations for the presence of Methocarbamol–a class C controlled substance–in samples taken from That’s My Cat, who finished fifth at Tampa Bay on 3/25/26, and who won at Tampa Bay on 3/1/26; as well as from Stormey Monday, who won at Tampa Bay on 3/8/26.

Dates: 05/29/2026
Licensee: Jamie Ness, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision of HIWU.
Explainer: Vets’ list medication violation for the presence of Dantrolene–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Irish Exit on 4/18/26.

Dates: 05/29/2026
Licensee: Domenick Schettino, 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 class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from That’sthefactjack, who finished seventh at Aqueduct on 4/3/26.

Pending ADMC Violations
06/03/2026, Roshan Samsunder, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Seeker’s Hope, who finished second at Belmont at the Big A on 5/2/26.

06/03/2026, Sergio S. Perez, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone and Methocarbamol–both class C controlled substances–in a sample taken from River’s Benchmark, who was second at Turf Paradise on 5/1/26.

06/02/2026, Gary Capuano, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Take a Hint, who won at Laurel Park on 5/3/26.

Crop Violations
Belterra Park
Erik A. Barbaran–reporting date June 2; $1,500 fine, three-day suspension

Delaware
Jose Batista–reporting date June 2; $250 fine, one-day suspension

Emerald Downs
Lenny A. Seecharan–reporting date June 1; $500 fine, three-day suspension

Prairie Meadows
Glenn W Corbett–reporting date June 1; $750 fine, three-day suspension, on appeal stay requested

Presque Isle Downs
Israel Rodriguez–reporting date June 2; $500 fine, two-day suspension

Thistledown
Anthony R. Rodriguez–reporting date June 1; $500 fine, two-day suspension

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Catalogue For Fasig-Tipton’s July Sale Now Online

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Fasig-Tipton’s catalogue for The July Sale of selected yearlings, to be held starting at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 14, at Newtown Paddocks in Lexington, Kentucky, the company said in a press release on Wednesday.

“We look forward to kicking off yearling sales season with a strong catalogue of selected yearlings in July,” said Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning. “The quality of individuals on offer in this year’s sale is perhaps the strongest we have had in recent years, and the sire power has improved as well.”

According to statistics from The BloodHorse MarketWatch, The July Sale is once again ranked first among major North American yearling sales by percentage of stakes winners, stakes horses, 2-year-old winners, and winners sold.

The sale is ranked second by percentage of Grade I winners and graded stakes winners sold, trailing only Fasig-Tipton’s Saratoga Sale.

“July continues to produce incredible results year after year, including two Breeders’ Cup champions last fall in Splendora (Audible) and Shisospicy (Mitole)–with Shisospicy going on to be named Eclipse Champion Female Sprinter,” continued Browning. “Argos (Nyquist), winner of last year’s GI Summer Stakes, became the sale’s latest top level winning 2-year-old, and a bevy of other household names–including recent GII Hollywood Gold Cup victor Forged Steel (Vekoma)–demonstrate the type of quality one can find in July.”

July annually showcases the much-anticipated first yearlings from the freshman sire class. Nineteen first-crop yearling sires are represented this year: Annapolis, Arabian Lion, Arcangelo, Cody’s Wish, Country Grammer, Dr. Schivel, Forte, Fulsome, Gunite, Loggins, Mage, Pappacap, Proxy, Rombauer, Taiba, Two Phil’s, Up to the Mark, Verifying and Zandon. The catalogue includes The BloodHorse Stallion Register page for each first-crop sire, and all yearlings by first-crop sires are identified by a “Freshman Sire” stamp on their catalogue pages.

The catalogue also features yearlings by both leading and up-and-coming sires, including Candy Ride (Arg), Girvin, Golden Pal, Liam’s Map, Life Is Good, Maxfield, McKinzie, Munnings, Omaha Beach, Oscar Performance, Practical Joke, Street Sense, Tiz the Law, Twirling Candy, Upstart, Vekoma and Yaupon.

“This year’s crop of freshman sires is an exciting group, and they are represented throughout the catalogue by a number of outstanding individuals,” noted Browning. “The sale also offers a strong mix of proven sires, providing buyers with quality and variety at every level.”

Nominations are also now open for the July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale, which will be held immediately following the conclusion of the yearling sale on Tuesday, July 14. Fasig-Tipton will accept nominations up until sale time; however, to be included in the catalogue’s initial release, entries should be finalized by June 19.

“Last year’s July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale was outstanding, producing sale-record gross, average, and median figures, as well as a $1,700,000 record sale topper,” said Browning. “It’s a phenomenal marketplace for a hot racehorse.”

The July Sale catalogue may now be viewed online and will be available via the Equineline Sales Catalog App. Print catalogues will be available the week of June 15.

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Weekly National Rulings May 29-June 3

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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
Dates: 06/01/2026
Licensee: Jesus Romero, 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.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Luckforyou, who finished second at Aqueduct on 4/10/26.

Dates: 06/01/2026
Licensee: Leslielyn Hardesty, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horses’ 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 That’s My Cat’s 03/01/26 violation and Stormey Monday’s 03/08/26 violation under 09/08/23 HISA Guidance.
Explainer: Medication violations for the presence of Methocarbamol–a class C controlled substance–in samples taken from That’s My Cat, who finished fifth at Tampa Bay on 3/25/26, and who won at Tampa Bay on 3/1/26; as well as from Stormey Monday, who won at Tampa Bay on 3/8/26.

Dates: 05/29/2026
Licensee: Jamie Ness, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision of HIWU.
Explainer: Vets’ list medication violation for the presence of Dantrolene–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Irish Exit on 4/18/26.

Dates: 05/29/2026
Licensee: Domenick Schettino, 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 class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from That’sthefactjack, who finished seventh at Aqueduct on 4/3/26.

Pending ADMC Violations
06/03/2026, Roshan Samsunder, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Seeker’s Hope, who finished second at Belmont at the Big A on 5/2/26.

06/03/2026, Sergio S. Perez, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone and Methocarbamol–both class C controlled substances–in a sample taken from River’s Benchmark, who was second at Turf Paradise on 5/1/26.

06/02/2026, Gary Capuano, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Take a Hint, who won at Laurel Park on 5/3/26.

Crop Violations
Belterra Park
Erik A. Barbaran–reporting date June 2; $1,500 fine, three-day suspension

Delaware
Jose Batista–reporting date June 2; $250 fine, one-day suspension

Emerald Downs
Lenny A. Seecharan–reporting date June 1; $500 fine, three-day suspension

Prairie Meadows
Glenn W Corbett–reporting date June 1; $750 fine, three-day suspension, on appeal stay requested

Presque Isle Downs
Israel Rodriguez–reporting date June 2; $500 fine, two-day suspension

Thistledown
Anthony R. Rodriguez–reporting date June 1; $500 fine, two-day suspension

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Catalogue For Fasig-Tipton’s July Sale Now Online

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Fasig-Tipton’s catalogue for The July Sale of selected yearlings, to be held starting at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 14, at Newtown Paddocks in Lexington, Kentucky, the company said in a press release on Wednesday.

“We look forward to kicking off yearling sales season with a strong catalogue of selected yearlings in July,” said Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning. “The quality of individuals on offer in this year’s sale is perhaps the strongest we have had in recent years, and the sire power has improved as well.”

According to statistics from The BloodHorse MarketWatch, The July Sale is once again ranked first among major North American yearling sales by percentage of stakes winners, stakes horses, 2-year-old winners, and winners sold.

The sale is ranked second by percentage of Grade I winners and graded stakes winners sold, trailing only Fasig-Tipton’s Saratoga Sale.

“July continues to produce incredible results year after year, including two Breeders’ Cup champions last fall in Splendora (Audible) and Shisospicy (Mitole)–with Shisospicy going on to be named Eclipse Champion Female Sprinter,” continued Browning. “Argos (Nyquist), winner of last year’s GI Summer Stakes, became the sale’s latest top level winning 2-year-old, and a bevy of other household names–including recent GII Hollywood Gold Cup victor Forged Steel (Vekoma)–demonstrate the type of quality one can find in July.”

July annually showcases the much-anticipated first yearlings from the freshman sire class. Nineteen first-crop yearling sires are represented this year: Annapolis, Arabian Lion, Arcangelo, Cody’s Wish, Country Grammer, Dr. Schivel, Forte, Fulsome, Gunite, Loggins, Mage, Pappacap, Proxy, Rombauer, Taiba, Two Phil’s, Up to the Mark, Verifying and Zandon. The catalogue includes The BloodHorse Stallion Register page for each first-crop sire, and all yearlings by first-crop sires are identified by a “Freshman Sire” stamp on their catalogue pages.

The catalogue also features yearlings by both leading and up-and-coming sires, including Candy Ride (Arg), Girvin, Golden Pal, Liam’s Map, Life Is Good, Maxfield, McKinzie, Munnings, Omaha Beach, Oscar Performance, Practical Joke, Street Sense, Tiz the Law, Twirling Candy, Upstart, Vekoma and Yaupon.

“This year’s crop of freshman sires is an exciting group, and they are represented throughout the catalogue by a number of outstanding individuals,” noted Browning. “The sale also offers a strong mix of proven sires, providing buyers with quality and variety at every level.”

Nominations are also now open for the July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale, which will be held immediately following the conclusion of the yearling sale on Tuesday, July 14. Fasig-Tipton will accept nominations up until sale time; however, to be included in the catalogue’s initial release, entries should be finalized by June 19.

“Last year’s July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale was outstanding, producing sale-record gross, average, and median figures, as well as a $1,700,000 record sale topper,” said Browning. “It’s a phenomenal marketplace for a hot racehorse.”

The July Sale catalogue may now be viewed online and will be available via the Equineline Sales Catalog App. Print catalogues will be available the week of June 15.

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