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
Dates: 03/30/2026
Licensee: Karyn Wittek, 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 of HIWU.
Explainer: Medication violation of Rule 3313, concerning the “Use or Attempted Use” of Camphor-a class C controlled substance-on No Manches “during the Race Period” on 12/20/25.
Dates: 03/30/2026
Licensee: Jabdiel Y. Castillo, trainer
Penalty: 18-month period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on March 31, 2026; 60-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Horse, beginning on June 16, 2025; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results on 6/16/25 and 7/01/25, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $12,500.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Nikethamide–a banned stimulant–in a sample taken from City Signs, who finished fourth at Thistledown on 6/16/25. No further details currently available on the HIWU website.
Pending ADMC Violations
04/1/2026, Robert Falcone Jr., trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Triamcinolone–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from More Than Grace, who won at Parx Racing on 1/13/26.
03/31/2026, Peter Miller, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Omeprazole (Gastrogard)–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Itzel on 3/4/26.
03/31/2026, Jose A. Gallegos, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine–a class B controlled substance–in a sample taken from Sharp Wonder on 3/3/26.
03/30/2026, Emanuel Geralis, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine–a class B controlled substance–in a sample taken from Artist Mark, who won at Laurel Park on 3/1/26.
03/30/2026, Michael Simone, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Tramadol–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Megan's Honor, who won at Tampa Bay on 2/25/26.
03/27/2026, Pedro R. Garcia Jr., trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine–a class B controlled substance–in a sample taken from Holy Spicy on 3/4/26.
03/27/2026, Alberto Ruvalcaba, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Naval Harbor, who won at Los Alamitos on 2/22/26.
03/27/2026, Robert S. Sweazey, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from Zimba Warrior, who finished fifth at Mahoning Valley on 2/16/26.
03/26/2026, Mark S. Tubbs, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone–a class C controlled substance–in a sample taken from C'S Lilly Dancer, who won at Turf Paradise on 2/28/26.
03/26/2026, Beau J. Chapman, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Tramadol–a class B controlled substance–in a sample taken from China Blue, who finished second at Tampa Bay on 2/22/26.
Crop Violations
Gulfstream Park
Edwin Gonzalez–violation date March 26; $500 fine, no further info
Laurel Park
Andres Chavez–violation date March 26; $250 fine, one-day suspension
Carlos E. Lopez–violation date March 26; $250 fine, one-day suspension
Paul A. Luna Obregon–violation date March 26; $250 fine, one-day suspension
Mahoning Valley
Anthony R. Rodriguez–violation date March 26; $250 fine, one-day suspension
Oaklawn Park
Cristian A. Torres–violation date March 30; $250 fine, one-day suspension
Jaime A. Torres–violation date March 27; $250 fine, one-day suspension
Sunland Park
Oscar Andrade–violation date March 29; $500 fine, one-day suspension
Tampa Bay Downs
Kleiner Mejias –violation date March 26; $250 fine, one-day suspension
Turfway Park
Christopher Emigh–violation date March 27; $250 fine, one-day suspension
Walter A. Rodriguez–violation date March 27; $1,000 fine, two-day suspension
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