Skip to Content Accessibility Information

December 2022 Thoroughbred Rulings - Maryland Racing Commission

DATE: December 2, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park

STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-213 In the matter of Stable employee, Lionel Braxton. Having satisfied the terms of suspension,
Mr. Braxton is restored to good standing with the Maryland
Racing Commission and eligible for licensing.


BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

 

DATE: December 9, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park

STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-214 Trainer, Horacio DePaz is fined Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for not having the colors for
“Resilient Courage”, entered to run in the fifth race at Laurel Park on December 4, 2022, after
receiving a warning on (11/13/2022) for the same offense.

THIS IS A VIOLATION OF:

[COMAR 09.10.01.09]

which states in part…

“It shall be the sole responsibility of the trainer to see that his or her owner’s colors are in the
jockey’s quarters to be used for his or her respective entries, failure to do so, the trainer will be subject to fine”.

(Note: As per COMAR 09.10.04.05, failure to pay a fine within 48 hours from being notified may result in a suspension of license.)


BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS


 

DATE: December 10, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park

STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-215 Jockey, Carlos Lopez, is suspended one (1) Maryland racing day, December 10, 2022, for riding the horse “Happy Time” in a careless manner in the sixth race at Laurel Park on December 4, 2022.

[COMAR 09.10.01.45 AA (1).]

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

DATE: December 18, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park

STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-216 In the matter of the eighth race at Laurel Park on November 18, 2021;

On December 2, 2022, the Maryland Racing Commission convened to hear the appeal of trainer Todd Pletcher. The Commission voted to uphold the Stewards decision in this matter and declared C J I Phoenix Group and No Guts No Glory Farm’s “Fille d’Esprit” the winner.
The trainer of “Don’t Call Me Mary”, Todd Pletcher has accepted the decision and will not exercise his right to appeal. Therefore, the new official order of finish is as follows;

OFFICIAL ORDER OF FINISH

1st Fille d’Esprit
2nd Madam Meena
3rd Coconut Cake
4th Bunting

Don’t Call Me Mary- unplaced

 

The purse monies affected by the dispute are to be released by the Horsemen's Bookkeeper.

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park

STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-217 Owners, Villa Rosa Farm & Harlo Stable, having failed to pay a fee in the amount of One hundred and thirty dollars ($130.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park

STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-218 Owner, Vctoria’s Ranch, having failed to pay a fee in the amount of One hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park

STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-219 Owners, Mariano Brothers Stable, having failed to pay a fee in the amount of One hundred and seventy-five dollars ($175.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]
BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park

STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-220 Owner, Paige M Rodriguez, having failed to pay a fee in the amount of Two hundred and seventy-nine dollars ($279.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]


BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park
STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-221 Owners, Richard Ciavardone & Scott A. Lake, having failed to pay a fee in the amount of Three hundred and seventy-five dollars ($375.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park
STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-222 Owner, Joseph Capriglione, having failed to pay a fee in the amount of Four hundred dollars ($400.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park
STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-223 Owners, Michael Tabor, Mrs. John Magnier & Derrick Smith, having failed to pay a fee in the amount of Four hundred and fifty dollars ($450.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park
STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-224 Owner, Melvin M. Ovando, having failed to pay a fee in the amount of Eight hundred and forty-two dollars ($842.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park

STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-225 Owner, The Hakim’s Stable LLC, having failed to pay a fee in the amount of Nine hundred and fifty dollars ($950.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARD
DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park
STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-226 Owner, Emerald Racing Stable LLC, having failed to pay a fee in the amount of One thousand and fifty dollars ($1,050.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park

STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-227 Owner, Ryan Racing, Inc., having failed to pay a fee in the amount of One thousand and seventy-five dollars ($1,075.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park
STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-228 Owners, Richard Ciavardone & Home Team Stables, having failed to pay a fee in the amount of Two thousand one hundred and seventy-five dollars ($2,175.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]

BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park

STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-229 Owner, Charles Matses, having failed to pay a fee in the amount of Two thousand five hundred and fifty dollars ($2,550.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]


BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

 

DATE: December 28, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park

STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-230 Owner, Chestnut Hill Stable, having failed to pay a fee in the amount of Three thousand one hundred and fifty dollars ($3150.00), to the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account, is hereby precluded from participating in racing until said fee has been paid.

[COMAR 09.10.01.59, G.]


BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS

 

 

 

DATE: December 31, 2022 TRACK: Laurel Park

 

STEWARDS: Adam Campola
Ross R Pearce
Russell G Derderian

RULINGS:
#22-231 On November 8, 2022, the Stewards received notice from Industrial Laboratories that blood sample #E571387, dated October 20, 2022, contained the drug dexamethasone . The Stewards established that blood sample #E571387 was taken from the horse “Chardonnay”, owned by Speedway Stable LLC and trained by Michael Stidham, following the running of the sixth race at Laurel Park on October 20, 2022. The Stewards notified Mr. Stidham that: (1) the presence of dexamethasone in the system of “Chardonnay” at the time the horse ran constituted a violation under COMAR 09.10.03.04 Drug Prohibition - Horses; (2) he had the right to have the split sample tested by an independent laboratory prior to the Stewards conducting a hearing in this matter; and (3) he had the right to be represented by counsel at the hearing.

The Stewards held a hearing on December 31, 2022,via telephone, wherein Mr. Stidham waived his right to a split sample and legal counsel.

Based upon the evidence before them, the Stewards find the following:

(1)“Chardonnay” did have dexamethasone, in its system when it finished first in the sixth race at Laurel Park on October 20, 2022, a violation under COMAR 09.10.03.04,C;
(2)) Michael Stidham, as trainer, was the absolute insurer of, and responsible for, the condition of “Chardonnay” at the time the horse ran (Sections D & F);
(3) A horse found to have carried a drug in its body during a race may be disqualified and the purse monies earned by that horse redistributed and
(4) An individual found to have violated these Regulations may be subject to a fine issued by the Stewards of up to $2,500 and a suspension of any license issued by the Maryland Racing Commission of up to 360 days. COMAR 09.10.03.02, Section A.

 

Based upon the foregoing, the Stewards hereby order:

(1)Trainer Michael Stidham be fined Five hundred dollars ($500.00)
(2) The horse “Chardonnay” be disqualified from the sixth race on October 20, 2022.
(3)The Horsemen’s Bookkeeper redistribute all purse monies for that race in
accordance with the following order:

 

 


OFFICIAL ORDER OF FINISH

1st My My Girl
2nd Click to Confirm
3rd Hashtag Lucky
4th B B’s Busted
5th Flight to Shanghai
6th Eight Danzas
7th Jades Gelly
8th Runaway Monet

Chardonnay- unplaced

A separate hearing was held to address the Multiple Medication Violation Point system.

Trainer Michael Stidham will be assigned One (1) Multiple Medication Violation Point.

[COMAR 09.10.03.02 C]


BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS