Fernando Abreu

Black Silver Euthanized Following Saratoga Racing Injury

Black Silver (Slumber {GB}), who was pulled up after the running of the second race Saturday at Saratoga, was euthanized at Rood & Riddle, NYRA said. In a statement, NYRA said: "During the running of Race 2 today at Saratoga Race Course, the Fernando Abreu-trained Black Silver (No. 7) was pulled up during the gallop out with an injury to the left front. The horse was immediately attended to by on-track veterinarians, who stabilized the injury and transported Black Silver to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for further evaluation Radiographs...

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Golden Afternoon and Nick Vaccarezza
After Surviving a School Shooting and Cancer Surgery, a 25-Year-Old Trainer Savors His First Win

Nick Vaccarezza, 25, won his first race from 12 starts as a licensed trainer June 30 at Presque Isle Downs. Although every conditioner's first victory is a special accomplishment, Vaccarezza's was unique because it occurred in a stakes race. Off at even-money odds, Keeneland-based shipper Golden Afternoon (Goldencents) prompted the pace and drew off by 2 1/2 lengths to capture the $100,000 Tom Ridge Stakes over six furlongs. The win was also sweet because Golden Afternoon is owned by a partnership of friends (Eddie and Pat Greco, Scott Jaffe, and...

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Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings – July 25 – 31

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. Among this week's rulings, two trainers have been issued short suspensions. Trainer Jonathan Thomas has been stepped down for five days and fined $4,000 for breaching the intra-articular injection rule, barring such joint injections within 7 days of a timed and reported workout. Trainer Fernando Abreu has been suspended for seven-days and fined $1,000 after one of his trainees, Scat Tu Tap, tested positive for two controlled substances: Magnesium Sulfate, which can be used as...

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