From the stewards at Churchill… Sep 23:“Quimichis was injured in the starting gate…scratched.” Sep 24:“Port Townsend was injured in the paddock…scratched.” Sep 27:“The claim [sale] of Run Smitty Run was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.” “A voided…
Recent harness rulings: Hoosier Park, Sep 15: “While driving #1 Graceful Design, Andrew McCarthy violated the IHRC whipping rule by using more than minimal wrist and elbow action and by leaving welts on the horse. For this violation Mr. McCarthy…
More harness madness… Meadows, Aug 25: “Jeremy Indof used his whip [on] Annapolis Hanover after crossing the finish line. Mr. Indof is fined $200.” Hoosier, Sep 1: “While driving Toxic Rock, driver Michael Oosting did welt the horse. Mr. Oosting…
Some recent whip rulings from the world of harness racing: In NY May 4, “Driver Thomas Merton is hereby assessed a penalty of $100 for excessive use of the whip in the stretch.” In NY May 4, “Driver Ralph Silvestri…
A recent ruling from Indiana: “While driving Rollinwitdaponyzzz at Hoosier Park on Jul 14, driver Jordan Ross did welt the horse. For this violation Mr. Ross is suspended three days. Mr. Ross was also cautioned that any further incident of…
Some harness rulings released yesterday… Hoosier, Jul 13: “While driving ER Super Shady, Don Eash whipped the horse in an exaggerated and aggressive manner throughout the stretch.” Although his third offense, he was merely fined ($500) – no suspension. Plainridge,…
Recent harness rulings… Meadowlands, Jun 2: “While driving Ideal Suspect, Dominik Miga did repetitively use the whip without giving the horse a chance to respond.” Suspended 5 days, $500 fine. Meadowlands, Jun 3: “While driving Beach Demon, Frank Tsipouras did…
Some recent rulings from the world of harness racing… Northville Downs, May 20: “While driving Yankee Time, Justin Irvine did violate the whipping policy [by] leaving welts on the horse.” Fined $300, no suspension. Hoosier Park, Jun 3: “While driving…
A recent ruling from Hoosier Park, a harness track in Indiana: “While driving No. 7 Fashion Baby in race 8 on Apr 1, driver Jordan Ross did cause welts while whipping the horse. Mr. Ross is fined $200.” Then this:…
A recently-posted ruling from Ohio: “On March 7, a hearing was held for Jockey Angel Diaz for an alleged violation for misuse of the whip on his mount Colombard during the 7th race at Mahoning March 5. The horse, winner…
In the 5th race at Zia Nov 20, says the New Mexico Racing Commission, jockey Luis Flores-Garcia whipped his horse, 3-year-old American Skandal, “in excess of 15 times.” This being his “third offense within a year,” Flores-Garcia was levied a…
A few notes from the Stewards Minutes for Del Mar’s opening weekend… Nov 11: “We posted the inquiry sign to review the start of the 1st race involving the #6 Infinite Empire, who stumbled leaving the starting gate. In a…
