February 2024 Thoroughbred Rulings - Maryland Racing Commission
DATE: February 3, 2024 TRACK: Laurel Park
STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian
RULINGS:
#24-007
Jockey, Andres Chavez is in violation of the HISA riding crop rule #2280 (b)(1). During
the running of the first race on February 2, 2024, jockey Chavez hit his mount “Maryland
Moon” 9 times which is in violation of the 6 strike rule. On February 3, 2024 a hearing was
held to review the race. The Stewards issued the following penalty.
- Mr. Chavez is fined Two hundred and fifty ($250.00) dollars.
- Mr. Chavez is suspended one (1) racing day, February 11, 2024.
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BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
DATE: February 16, 2024 TRACK: Laurel Park
STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell Derderian
RULINGS
#24-008
In the matter of the third race at Laurel Park on November 9, 2023;
On February 6, 2024, owner Albert P. Abdala failed to show for his appeal hearing with the Maryland Racing Commission. The matter has been closed by the Maryland Racing Commission and the third race from November 9, 2023 is now declared official.
The purse monies affected by the dispute are to be released by the Horsemen's Bookkeeper.
Official Order
1st In Her Cups
2nd Magnolia Wind
BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
Date: February 17, 2024 TRACK: Laurel Park
STEWARDS:
Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian
RULINGS:
#24-009
In the matter of the fifth race at Timonium Racetrack on September 4, 2023;
The second place finisher “Breezy Connection” owned by Gerald E. Brooks and Carl L. Hess,
Jr. has been disqualified for a medication violation by HIWU.
The following is the official order of finish;
1st Anonymously
2nd Awesome View
3rd Illusion of Hope
4th Dotada
5th Hashtag Lucky
Breezy Connection - unplaced
BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
DATE: February 24, 2024 TRACK: Laurel Park
STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian
RULINGS:
#24-010
In the matter of the tenth race at Pimlico Race Track on September 10, 2023;
The second place finisher “Cara in the City” owned by Michael Scheffres has been
disqualified for a medication violation by HIWU.
The following is the official order of finish;
1st Kissbyanangel
2nd Eden’s Gigi
3rd Pretty Coast
4th Rent Free
5th Now I’m Here
Cara in the City - unplaced
BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
DATE: February 28, 2024 TRACK: Laurel Park
STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian
RULINGS:
#24-011
011 Jockey, Raul Mena is in violation of the HISA riding crop rule #2280 (b)(1). During
the running of the second race on February 16, 2024, jockey Mena hit his mount “Mr. Mean”
7 times which is in violation of the 6 strike rule. On February 17, 2024 a hearing was held to
review the race.
The Stewards issued the following penalty.
- Mr. Mena is fined Two hundred and fifty ($250.00) dollars.
- Mr. Mena is suspended one (1) racing day, March 3, 2024.