National Rulings September 18-23

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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 ViolationsDates: 09/22/2026Licensee: Ruperto Perez, trainerPenalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points.Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Iron Sword on 8/11/26.Dates: 09/21/2026Licensee: Tito Felix Moreno, trainerPenalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on September 22, 2026; 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 1.5 Penalty Points.Explainer: medication violation for the presence of Firocoxib—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Livehappy, who finished third at Ellis Park on 7/31/26.Pending ADMC Violations09/22/2026, Jorge Farias, trainer: Pending vets list medication violations for the presence of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Dutton on 8/28/26.09/22/2026, Andres Gonzalez, trainer: Pending vets list medication violations for the presence of Methocarbamol—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Trafficstorm on 7/26/26.09/18/2026, Niall Saville, trainer: Pending vets list medication violations for the presence of Dantrolene—a class B controlled substance—in a sample taken from Meritorious on 8/20/26.09/17/2026, Jose Puentes, trainer: Pending medication and vets' list medication violations for the presence of Caffeine—a class B controlled substance—in samples taken from Macnamara on 6/8/26; from Run Baba Run who finished second at Emerald Downs on 6/19/26; and from Scopello on 7/3/26.Possession of Electrical DeviceJockey Imanol Recendiz is charged with “possession of electronic device” on September 13 at Prairie Meadows. Recendiz has appealed the charge and a stay has been requested.Crop ViolationsAlbuquerque DownsKelsi K. Purcell – reporting date September 18; $250 fine, one-day suspensionFinger LakesJose A. Ventura – reporting date September 22; $500 fine, two-day suspensionShaun Bridgmohan – reporting date September 21; $250 fine, one-day suspensionGulfstream ParkHeriberto L. Figueroa – reporting date September 18; $250 fine, one-day suspension, on appeal stay requestedLaurel ParkTais Lyapustina – reporting date September 18; $1,000 fine, two-day suspension, on appeal stay requestedLos AlamitosArmando A. Aguilar – reporting date September 20; $1,500 fine, three-day suspensionKazushi Kimura – reporting date September 20; $1,000 fine, two-day suspensionEpifanio Garcia – reporting date September 18; $250 fine, one-day suspensionMonmouth ParkCarlos E. Rojas – reporting date September 22; $250 fine, one-day suspensionParx RacingAngel A. Castillo – reporting date September 23; $500 fine, two-day suspension, on appeal stay requestedRuben D. Silvera – reporting date September 22; $500 fine, two-day suspension, on appeal stay requestedDalila Rivera – reporting date September 22; $750 fine, three-day suspensionRuben D. Silvera – reporting date September 21; $250 fine, one-day suspensionRemington ParkFloyd Wethey – reporting date September 22; $250 fine, one-day suspensionTimoniumCarlos Lopez – reporting date September 18; $3,000 fine, 15-day suspensionThe post National Rulings September 18-23 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.