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National Regulatory Rulings, July 3-9

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-07-09 13:12

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: 07/08/2025

Licensee: John E. Salzman, 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 by HIWU.

Explainer: Medication violation for the use or attempted use of a Class C controlled substance on Had to Have Him during the race period dated 5/16/25. Had to Have Him did not make a start that day.

Date: 07/03/2025

Licensee: Jonathaniel Badillo, trainer

Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on July 4, 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 $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Treated as one violation. Admission.

Explainer: Medication violations for the presence of Capsaicin—a Class B controlled substance—in samples taken from Spotten Bull, who won at Parx Racing on 5/21/25; and finished second at Parx Racing on 5/28/25.

Date: 07/03/2025

Licensee: Lynn B. Chleborad, 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 use or attempted use of a Class C controlled substance on Count de Monet during the race period dated 5/17/25. Count de Monet did not make a start that day.

Pending ADMC Violations

07/09/2025, Marcus Vitali, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Ibuprofen and Flunixin—both Class C controlled substances—in a sample taken from Freedom Empire, who won at Turf Paradise on 4/24/25.

07/07/2025, Timothy Murphy, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone—a Class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Lookin' Super, who finished fourth at Finger Lakes on 6/9/25.

07/07/2025, Howard Rubin, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone and Dexamethasone—both Class C controlled substances—in a sample taken from Lucky Diablo on 5/30/25.

07/02/2025, Carlos Sedillo, trainer: Pending medication violation for the possession of Levothyroxine—a banned substance—for an event dated 3/6/25.

Violations of Crop Rule

Horseshoe Indianapolis

Mitchell Murrill – violation date July 3; $250 fine, one-day suspension

Los Alamitos

David Cohen – violation date July 4; $500 fine, no other information

Armando Aguilar – violation date July 4; $750 fine, three-day suspension

Thistledown

Luis Antonio Gonzalez – violation date July 3; $250 fine, one-day suspension

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Farish and Gustavson Re-Elected to Breeders’ Cup Board of Directors; Fravel and M.V. Magnier Elected

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-07-09 12:38

Bill Farish (Lane's End Farm) and Eric Gustavson (Spendthrift Farm) were re-elected to the Breeders' Cup Board of Directors, the organization said in a release Wednesday.

M.V. Magnier (Coolmore) and Craig Fravel (Brown Advisory) were elected to the Board.

Farish, Gustavson and Magnier will all serve four-year terms.

Fravel, former President & CEO of Breeders' Cup Limited from 2011-19, will serve a three-year term.

“We congratulate Bill and Eric on their re-election and are pleased to welcome M.V. and Craig to the Board,” said Barbara Banke, Chairman of Breeders' Cup Limited. “Their combined expertise and vision will be instrumental in driving the success of upcoming Company initiatives, particularly the continued global expansion and impact of the Breeders' Cup World Championships.”

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Reserved Seating Now on Sale at Kentucky Downs

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-07-09 11:42

Reserved seating is now on sale for Kentucky Downs' unique seven-day all-grass race meet.

Tickets can be purchased at www.themintkentuckydowns.com/tickets. Kentucky Downs runs Aug. 28, 30, 31 and Sept. 4, 6, 7 and 10. Reserved seating is available every day in the popular open-air Finish Line Pavilion, as well as every day except Saturdays Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 in the air-conditioned VIP Chalet.

Parking is free at Kentucky Downs. Post time is 12:20 p.m. Central every day except for Saturdays Aug. 30 and Sept. 6, when it will be 11:30 a.m. CT.

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Catalogue for 104th Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale, Featuring 222 Selected Yearlings, Now Available

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-07-09 10:16

Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 222 selected yearlings for the 104th Saratoga Sale, to be held on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 4 and 5, in Saratoga Springs, New York, it was announced Wednesday morning. Sessions will begin each evening at 6:30 pm in the Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion.

“We have assembled another outstanding group of yearlings for Saratoga, the type of quality that buyers expect to find at the number one ranked yearling sale by percentage of Grade I winners,” said Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning.

The Saratoga Sale is once again the top ranked major North American yearling sale by percentage of Grade I winners and graded stakes winners according to statistics recently released by The BloodHorse MarketWatch.

The sale has produced six individual Grade I winners in the last year. Recent sales graduates include Eclipse Champion and GI Breeders' Cup Classic winner Sierra Leone (Gun Runner); Journalism (Curlin), winner of this year's GI Preakness S.; Seize the Grey (Arrogate) (2024 Preakness S. and GI Pennsylvania Derby); Tappan Street (Into Mischief) (2025 GI Florida Derby); Kingsbarns (Uncle Mo) (2024 GI Stephen Foster S.); and And One More Time (Omaha Beach) (2024 GI Natalma S.)

The sale also has the distinction of producing the last three Preakness Stakes winners in Journalism (2025), Seize the Grey (2024), and National Treasure (Quality Road) (2023).

In addition to success at the Grade I level, Saratoga has produced 11 additional individual graded stakes winners in the last 12 months in Ballerina d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro), Barnes (Into Mischief), Battle of Normandy (City of Light), Clicquot (Quality Road), Hall of Fame (Gun Runner), Hope Road (Quality Road), Integration (Quality Road), Major Dude (Bolt d'Oro), Owen Almighty (Speightstown), Rocket Can (Into Mischief), and Ticker Tape Home (Medaglia d'Oro).

“The depth of quality found at Saratoga is second-to-none,” added Browning. “From catalogues of just 200 or more yearlings, Saratoga has produced six individual Grade I winners in the last year as well as three consecutive Preakness winners.”

The catalogue may now be viewed online, and will also be available via the equineline sales catalogue app. Print catalogues are now available from all Fasig-Tipton offices.

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Narvick International Acquires Red Route One for $550K

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
Eyes were drawn to the purchase of Red Route One for $550,000, the second-highest purchase of the July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale.

Del Mar Working to Minimize Impact of Potential Raids

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
Speaking with horsemen July 8, Del Mar officials laid out the plans in the event Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents or any other law enforcement entity attempt to "raid" the premises.

Mouni Purchases Bashford Manor Romeo for $1.7 Million

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
Fasig-Tipton saved its most explosive fireworks for the final horse through the sales ring on July 8 when bloodstock agent Mahmud Mouni secured Bashford Stakes winner Romeo for $1.7 million during The July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale.

NTRA Backs Bill on Restoring Gambling Loss Deduction

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced July 8 its support for the bipartisan Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act.

Mindframe Continues to Lead NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
A week and a half removed from his victory in the June 28 Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs over Sierra Leone and Mystik Dan, Mindframe remains No. 1 in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll for the second consecutive week.

Knicks Go Colt Ewing Electrifies at the Spa

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
Maiden Watch: Week of June 30-July 6

Connections Hopeful Journalism Will Run in Haskell

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
Journalism, winner of the Preakness Stakes (G1) and runner-up in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) will make his next start in the July 19 Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park if all goes well over the coming days. 

Jack Christopher Yearlings in Demand at Fasig-Tipton

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
Jack Christopher was difficult to miss on the racetrack, a colt memorable for his appearance and for winning five of six starts and $1.2 million. Now his yearlings are turning heads.

Where to Watch/Listen: Racing Coverage July 9-13

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
This week marks a traditional high point in anticipation on the North American horse racing calendar, as Saratoga Race Course begins its summer meet July 10.

Make Haste Hitting Stride Heading Into Coronation Cup

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
Make Haste hopes she lives up to her name in the $175,000 Coronation Cup Stakes (G3T) July 11 at Saratoga Race Course. The 5 1/2-furlong sprint is the third start for the Blue Point 3-year-old since moving under the tutelage of Miguel Clement. 

Dubois' Exquisite Broodmares Offered in Private Sale

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
Beautifully bred broodmares in foal to sires such as St Mark's Basilica, Kingman, Auguste Rodin, and Blue Point feature among the entries for Jean-Pierre Dubois' private sale next month.

Stuart Boman Named Hong Kong Jockey Club Agent

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
Stuart Boman has been appointed the Hong Kong Jockey Club's contracted agent in the Northern Hemisphere. The position will see the Blandford Bloodstock agent assist with selection and preparation of horses for the Hong Kong International Sale. 

KY Horse Council Offers Training in Large-Animal Rescue

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
Three-day training session designed to educate emergency responders, veterinary professionals, animal control officers, horse industry professionals, and other interested parties on how to care for and extract equines in hazardous situations.

Ed Brown Society, TJC Providing Students Opportunities

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
The Ed Brown Society and The Jockey Club are in the second year of their partnership that provides opportunities for more students to access resources and gain experience within the equine industry. 

NTRA Concerned About Tax Change on Gambling Losses

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst

Fifth Generation Horseman Nuckols Carries Family Legacy

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2025-07-08 19:54
BH interview: Alfred Nuckols Jr.

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