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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

Date: 03/11/2025

Licensee: Danny Morales, trainer

Penalty: 5-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on March 12, 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 $500; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Admission.

Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Caffeine–Controlled Medication (Class B)—in a sample taken from First Again, who finished second in the New Mexico Classic Distaff Stakes at Zia Park on 11/25/24.

Date: 03/10/2025

Licensee: Michael Trombetta, 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 Dexamethasone–Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Sail Theseven Seas, who according to Equibase was euthanized after pulling up in the Sweetest Chant S. at Gulfstream Park on 2/1/25.

Date: 03/05/2025

Licensee: Phil D'Amato, 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 written Reprimand (per 9/26/23 HISA Guidance). Admission.

Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Omeprazole (Gastrogard)–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Ms. Brightside, who won at Santa Anita on 1/1/25.

Pending ADMC Violations

03/12/2025, Brad Cox, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Vivir Con Alegria on 2/13/25.

03/12/2025, Aaron Shorter, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Smooth Marriage on 2/13/25.

03/12/2025, Javier Morzan, trainer: Pending medication violations for an intra-articular injection within seven (7) days of a timed and reported workout on Kestenna on 1/23/24; pending medication violation for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Get a Grip Marilyn on 1/29/24 and 3/22/24; and Kestenna on 2/23/24.

03/11/2025, Brian Lynch, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Mo Moe Mow on 2/8/25.

03/11/2025, Curt Ferguson, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Star Entry, who won at Turf Paradise on 1/25/25.

03/11/2025, John Toscano, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of DMSO–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Mr. Mendelssohn, who finished second at Turf Paradise on 1/25/25.

03/11/2025, Naoise Agnew, trainer: Pending medication violation for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on I don't See Colors on 6/7/23 and 7/12/23; Northern Spy on 6/7/23; and Justice or Appeal on 8/2/23.

03/10/2025, Charles Essex, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine–Controlled Medication (Class B)–in a sample taken from Willing to Burn, who won at Turf Paradise on 1/30/25.

03/10/2025, Michael Maker, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Diflunisal–a banned substance–in a sample taken from Intermittent Fast, who won at Churchill Downs on 11/29/24.

03/10/2025, Paulina Sinnefia, trainer: Pending medication violation for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Fast Freeze Kaz on 9/20/23.

03/10/2025, Dimitrios K. Synnefias, trainer: Pending medication violations for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Kaz Munnings on 7/6/23; Athena Beach 4/18/24; and El Policia 6/25/24.

03/10/2025, Bonnie Lucas, trainer: Pending medication violations for an intra-articular injection within seven (7) days of a timed and reported workout on Jill's a Hot Mess on 6/14/23; Summer Ash 6/15/23; Triple A Plus 9/4/23; Rainbow Trout 9/19/23; Blind Sight on 11/3/23; and Juggler 12/6/23.

03/07/2025, Jose Aguila, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Sawyer's Speed on 2/9/25.

03/07/2025, Carlos Rondon-Mora, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Tramadol–Controlled Medication (Class B)–in a sample taken from Marvelous Lady, who won at Tampa Bay on 12/6/24.

03/07/2025, David Geist, trainer: Pending medication violations for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Diggers Diamond on 11/2/23; Harvey Specter on 3/1/24, 5/10/24, and 6/27/24; and Romantic Gamble on 6/27/24.

03/07/2025, Jose Salinas, trainer: Pending medication violations for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Zoomster on 6/9/23.

03/06/2025, Fernando Ferreira, trainer: Pending medication violations for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Nice Weather on 10/25/23; on Dance a Little Jig on 10/26/23; and Spikes Shirl on 11/3/23.

03/06/2025, Marlin (Joe) Miller, trainer: Pending medication violations for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Highway Queen on 6/16/23, 7/13/23, 8/16/23, 12/28/23, 1/12/24, 2/23/24, and 3/1/24.

03/06/2025, Erin Carpio, trainer: Pending medication violations for an Intra-Articular Injection Within Fourteen (14) days of a Post-Time on Shoyyookh on 6/28/23; Sir Steele on 7/19/23; Bejuco on 11/22/23, 1/10/24; and Nazareno on 6/26/24.

Violations of Crop Rule

Mahoning Valley

David Haldar–violation date March 6; $250 fine, one-day suspension

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The Mark Glatt runner Vanzzy (Verrazano) tested positive for Metformin and Gabapentin after finishing second in a Dec. 6, 2024 $16,000 claiming race at Los Alamitos, according to a ruling posted on the Horse Racing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) website.

This is the first Metformin case HIWU has had since July 2024.

Glatt has denied any wrongdoing, but his lawyer, Drew Mollica, said that an internal investigation had identified a barn employee who is taking both medications.

“We have not yet been served the charges, but this is another classic case of Metformin in the environment triggering a positive for alleged picograms of a substance in a horse,” said Mollica, when asked about the case. “One–Mark Glatt denies any wrongdoing, and is willing to litigate this in the unlikely event that we cannot come to a resolution with HIWU,” he said. “Two–our internal investigation has identified a potential source. And three–the entire industry knows that this is environmental contamination, at the same time, the testing procedure in this matter was so fatally flawed that there should be no charges at all.”

The potential consequences of a positive test for the banned substances include a two-year suspension and a fine of up to $25,000, but while some cases have been resolved with no sanctions to the trainer, none were due to the potential for contamination.

“As part of our notification process, Mr. Glatt and his counsel were notified of this potential violation in January, and the B sample confirmation was sent to him yesterday, followed by the official charge today,” said HIWU's Alexa Ravit Thursday evening. “As with all pending Metformin cases, Mr. Glatt's case will be stayed following HISA's announcement in June that the RMTC Scientific Advisory Committee is conducting a review of Metformin, which is ongoing. Following that review, HISA will determine whether any rule changes regarding Metformin should be submitted to the FTC. In the current rules, a positive test for Metformin is subject to a period of Ineligibility of two years, a fine of up to $25,000, and a disqualification of race results, but those penalties can be adjusted by establishing No Fault or No Significant Fault.”

Ravit continued: “There have been four resolved Metformin cases that have resulted in no sanctions for the trainer. This was due to either 1) insufficient volume for B Sample analysis, 2) withdrawal in response to laboratory harmonization, or 3) the death of the Responsible Person. None of the resolved cases have resulted in no sanctions due to 'the potential for contamination.'”

“Metformin is one of the most prescribed medications in America,” said Mollica, “and the alleged source in this case was also prescribed Gabapentin. It is not atypical for Metformin recipients to also be prescribed Gabapentin; in fact, they are prescribed jointly on a regular basis. This is another example of the realities of life crossing into the microscopic testing of horse racing.”

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Following the fireworks that ensued with the sale of a record-setting $3-million Gun Runner colt earlier in OBS's Thursday's session, a pair of juveniles surpassed the $1 million in quick succession. Hip 721, a filly by Maxfield brought a final bid of $1.25 million from Marquee Bloodstock, while only a few hips later, a colt by Nyquist drew $1 million from Shannon Potter, bidding on behalf of Epic Horses.

Out of All in With Aces (Quiet American), the half-sister to GISW Hard Aces was consigned by de Meric Sales. She was purchased for $165,000 at Keeneland November in 2023.

The latter, himself a half-sibling to MSW Street Lute, was offered by Scanlon Training and Sales, who secured the colt for $150,000 at Fasig-Tipton last October.

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Edited Press Release

Edison International Foundation is making a $25,000 donation to Foothill Unity Center on behalf of Santa Anita Park for support in ongoing fire relief efforts.

For over 40 years, Foothill Unity Center based in nearby Monrovia has helped those in need with programs focused on food, health, job development, housing and homeless services, crisis management, volunteerism and much more. It serves the local San Gabriel Valley Foothill communities of Arcadia, Altadena, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, Duarte, Irwindale, Monrovia, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena and Temple City.

“Foothill Unity Center has been doing amazing work in the community, well before the recent fires,” said Pete Siberell, Santa Anita's Director of Community Service & Special Projects. “Just as the organization stood strong during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the same dedication and compassion are now being extended to families impacted by the wildfires.

“Santa Anita Park greatly appreciates this gesture from Edison International Foundation. In a time of great need, it is gratifying to see local businesses and non-profits working together to help wherever and whenever they can.”

Since the wildfires in January that ravaged Los Angeles County and affected many in the Santa Anita community, the famed racetrack has been at the forefront of relief efforts. Portions of Santa Anita's parking lots served as a staging ground for SCE as well as a base camp for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). A donation center established at Santa Anita in the immediate aftermath of the fires had more than 100,000 people come through to pick up or drop-off needed supplies.

Santa Anita also partnered with Angelenos In Action on Feb. 23 for a donation drive to aid fire relief efforts. Those who donated were treated by Santa Anita to a complimentary day at the races. Additionally, first responders were also honored with a day at the races that included a lunch, open seating in Santa Anita's box seats and VIP tours of the historic racetrack, which is celebrating its 90th year in operation.

Due to its ongoing relief efforts, Santa Anita last month was recognized as one of nine “Eaton Fire Community Heroes” by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

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An Eddie Woods-consigned colt by Gun Runner sold for an Ocala Breeders' Sales record when he dropped the hammer for $3 million during the closing session of the OBS March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale March 13.

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The New York Racing Association announced March 13 the stakes schedule for the 2025 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course, which opens July 10 and continues through Sept. 1.

International riding star Frankie Dettori has announced he is filing for bankruptcy. Dettori revealed he had been unsuccessful in efforts to resolve financial difficulties with His Majesty's Revenue & Customs in the United Kingdom.

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 122 entries for its March Digital Sale which will close March 18, beginning at 2 p.m. ET. The catalog offers horses of racing age, breeding stock, 2-year-olds in training, yearlings, and a no-guarantee season to Nyquist.

Following their compelling stretch battle in the Feb. 22 Saudi Cup (G1), in which Forever Young defeated Romantic Warrior by a neck, they are 1-2 in the first edition of the 2025 Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings.

The first installment in the 2025 OwnerView webinar series was held March 11 and discussed the accounting, legal, and insurance considerations that affect Thoroughbred owners.

March 13 may be the final day of the Ocala Breeders' March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training, but there are still plenty of options to acquire a top-quality juvenile. Included in the offerings are several siblings of grade 1 winners.

Day 2 of the Ocala Breeders' Sales March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale saw 143 horses change hands for a total of $22,998,500. That number is just below last year's second session where 156 head sold for $23,976,000.

Andre Lynch most recently worked for Doug and Felicia Branham's Hurricane Hills Farm. He moved to Kentucky from his native Ireland in 1995.

On the second day of the Ocala Breeders' Sales March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, Brad Cox signed the ticket for Hip 343, a son of freshman sire Charlatan, for $660,000 on behalf of Prime Bloodstock. The bay colt breezed an eighth of a mile in :10.

Mrs. Astor, perfect in her last two California starts for trainer Jonathan Thomas, faces a formidable challenger in Kathynmarissa in the March 15 Santa Ana Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park.

Near the end of the March 12 second session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, Kimmel and Sallusto went to $1.1 million on behalf of Flanagan Racing for Hip 486, a daughter of Good Magic.

Amr Zedan made his first purchase of the week a big one, with bloodstock agent Donato Lanni going to an OBS record $3 million to acquire a colt by Gun Runner (hip 654) on behalf of the Saudi businessman Thursday. The gray worked a furlong in a bullet :9 3/5 last week. He was consigned by Eddie Woods and is out of Tynan (Liam's Map), a half-sister to graded winner Pappacap (Gun Runner). He was purchased for $200,000 at last year's Keeneland September sale.

 

The previous record price for a horse sold at OBS was $2.45 million paid by agent John Moynihan on behalf of Coolmore Stud interests for a Tiznow colt at the 2017 April 2-year-olds in training sale. Hip 654 set the new standard today at $3 million to @ZedanRacing . (OBS Photo) pic.twitter.com/cnGJmNfmK9

— OBSSales (@OBSSales) March 13, 2025

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A total of 122 horses of all ages have been catalogued for the Fasig-Tipton Digital March Sale, which opened for bidding Mar. 13 and will close Tuesday, Mar. 18 at 2 p.m. ET.

The catalogue offers horses of racing age, breeding stock – including mares with foals at foot, two-year-olds in training, yearlings, and a no-guarantee season to Nyquist, who was represented by his eighth Grade I winner when Cavalieri remained perfect in five starts in the Mar. 8 Beholder Mile.

“We have great quality in this March sale, including graded stakes winning racing/broodmare prospects and graded stakes producers,” said Leif Aaron, Fasig-Tipton Director of Digital Sales.  “There are exciting offerings for breeders, as well as in-form racehorses that are ready-to-go for spring racing.”

Among the highlights of the catalogue could be hip 14, the 15-year-old mare Curls For Girls (Curlin), whose son Flood Zone (Frosted) upset the GIII Gotham Stakes in his first start for Wathnan Racing and is slated to make his next appearance in the G2 UAE Derby on Apr. 5. A half-sister to GSW Sue's Good News (Woodman)–the dam of GISW Tiz Miz Sue (Tiznow) and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint winner Bulletin (City Zip)–and SW & GSP Easyfromthegitgo (Easy Goer), Curls for Girls is being consigned by Four Star Sales, agent for Westbury Stables, and is offered in foal to Arabian Lion.

R Harper Rose (Khozan), winner of the 2024 GIII Forward Gal Stakes, is being consigned to the March Sale as a racing or broodmare prospect by Gainesway, agent, as hip 7. Also a stakes winner at two, the Florida-bred has won four of her 10 lifetime starts for earnings in excess of $380,000.

Elite Sales offers Laulne (Fr) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) as hip 18. Also a racing/broodmare prospect, the bay won the G3 Prix Eclipse in France at 2023, the Angels Flight Stakes at Santa Anita last season and was most recently third in the Feb. 22 Wishing Well Stakes.

Katonah (Klimt), who won the GII San Pasqual Stakes this January and has amassed earnings of better than $480,000, is catalogued to the March Digital Sale as hip 21. The 6-year-old gelding is being consigned by his trainer, Doug O'Neill, as agent.

The full catalogue is available at digital.fasigtipton.com.

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A New York-bred filly by Quality Road (hip 636) became the fourth juvenile–and second from the Wavertree Stables consignment–to reach seven figures at the OBS March sale when selling for $1.05 million to the bid of Amo Racing's Kia Joorabchian. The bay, out of stakes winner and Grade I placed Toasting (Congrats), worked a furlong last week in :9 4/5. She was a $350,000 purchase at last year's Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale.

 

Hip 636, a bay filly by ⁦@LanesEndFarms⁩ stallion Quality Road consigned by ⁦@WavertreeInc⁩, selling for $1.05 million to AMO Racing at #OBSMarch. pic.twitter.com/UX1y9Iuu6X

— OBSSales (@OBSSales) March 13, 2025

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