National Rulings: Oct. 29–Nov. 5, 2027

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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: 11/03/2026Licensee: Michael Maker, trainerPenalty: 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.Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Company You Keep, who won at Horseshoe Indianapolis on 8/25/26.Dates: 11/02/2026Licensee: Marco Polo Salazar, trainerPenalty: 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.Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Flunixin—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Pediatrician, who won at Laurel Park on 9/12/26.Dates: 11/02/2026Licensee: Gustavo Rodriguez, trainerPenalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on November 3, 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 2 Penalty Points.Explainer: Medication violations for the presence of Lidocaine—a class B controlled substance—in a sample taken from Full of Tact, who finished fifth at Aqueduct on 3/6/26.Dates: 11/02/2026Licensee: Genevieve Londono, trainerPenalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on June 21, 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 2 Penalty Points.Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine—a class B controlled substance—in a sample taken from Shriner, who finished sixth at Belterra Park on 6/21/26.Dates: 10/29/2026Licensee: Michelle Gianguilio, trainerPenalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points.Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Glycopyrrolate—a class C controlled substance—in a sample taken from Catholic Edition on 9/25/26.Dates: 10/29/2026Licensee: Roderick Rodolfo Rodriguez, trainerPenalty: 6-month period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on October 30, 2026; 60-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Horse, beginning on July 12, 2025 and subject to a Negative Finding in a Re-Entry Test; 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 $5,000.Explainer: Out-of-competition violation for the presence of Nikethamide—a banned stimulant—in a sample taken from Winning Fortune, who won at Gulfstream Park on 7/12/25.Dates: 10/28/2026Licensee: Jose Puentes, trainerPenalty: Disqualification of Run Baba Run's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); 15-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on October 29, 2026; a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. The following are treated as one violation.Explainer: 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.Pending ADMC Violations11/05/2026, Amy Nesbitt, trainer: Pending medication violations for the presence of Dexamethasone—a class C controlled substance—in samples taken from Jack's Yellow Rose, who finished second at Fairmount Park on 10/3/26.11/04/2026, Justin Evans, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violations for the presence of Omeprazole—a class C controlled substance—in samples taken from Clever Clover on 9/29/26, and from Bullish Consensus on 10/6/26.11/03/2026, Barry Nathan Croft, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine—a class B controlled substance—in a sample taken from Celestial Hymn on 10/5/26.11/03/2026, Jose Corrales, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Cathinone—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Maximus Princess, who finished second at Delaware Park on 8/7/26.11/02/2026, Harold S. Wyner, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine—a class B controlled substance—in a sample taken from Songmaker on 10/2/26.11/02/2026, Scott E. Young, trainer: Alleged violations of Rule 3313, “Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance during the Race Period.” It concerns the horses Captain Flatter, Curlinpower, From the Top Rope, Go Thunder Go and No Bull Pete, the prohibited substance TendaBleed, on the date 8/27/26.10/29/2026, Jeff Schindler, trainer: Alleged violation of Rule 3313, “Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance during the Race Period.” It concerns the horse Cloudy Past, the prohibited substance Ramard Total Calm and Focus, on the date 6/21/26.10/29/2026, Todd Jordan, trainer: Alleged violation of Rule 3313, “Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance during the Race Period.” It concerns the horse Beautifly Troubl'd, the prohibited substance Xact RX, on the date 5/24/26.Crop ViolationsBelmont ParkManuel Franco – reporting date October 29; $1,000 fine, two-day suspensionGulfstream ParkCarlos L. Martinez – reporting date October 29; $500 fine, two-day suspensionHorseshoe IndianapolisJose R. Gutierrez – reporting date November 3; $750 fine, three-day suspension, on appeal stay requestedKeenelandFrancisco J. Arrieta – reporting date October 29; $4,500 fine, six-day suspension, on appeal stay requestedMahoning ValleyAlexander Chavez – reporting date November 4; $500 fine, two-day suspension, on appeal stay requestedRemington ParkRichard E. Eramia – reporting date October 30; $250 fine, one-day suspension, on appeal stay requestedSanta AnitaPedro Flores – reporting date October 31; $500 fine, two-day suspension, on appeal stay requestedThe post National Rulings: Oct. 29–Nov. 5, 2027 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.