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    The rulings that follow were received by ARCI within the last 5 days.  Please note that the ruling dates may be more than 5 days old. This report has been sorted from most to least recent ruling date. >11/21/2013<

273 Total Rulings compiled at: 11/26/2013 5:12:45 AM E.S.T.

Name: MICHAEL W THOMAS Ruling Date: 11/24/2013 Jurisdiction: Arizona Department of Racing Facility: TURF PARADISE Ruling Number: 2013TP-035 Ruling Type: Race Office/Track Rule Violation Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 100 Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: Suspension End: Ruling Text: Having been properly notified of his right to a hearing, and having waived his right on November 23, 2013, OwnerTrainer Michael W. Thomas (ADOR License # 11023) is hereby fined ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) plus 5% Race Horse Adoption Fund surcharge for a total of ONE HUNDRED AND FIVE DOLLARS ($105.00) for failing to honor the entry of the horse "DRAW TO BUCK" in the sixth race on November 16, 2013, resulting in late scratch at Turf Paradise Race Course. The fine set forth herein must be satisfied within thirty days from the date of this order. If it is not paid by December 23, 2013, all licenses held by the respondent are automatically suspended and made ineligible for licensing in any capacity for sixty days beginning December 24, 2013 through February 22, 2013, and this matter is referred to the Director of the Arizona Department of Racing with the recommendation that all licenses remain suspended until all requirements herein are satisfied. The above described matter constitutes a violation of/and or in accordance with: A.A.C. R19-2-106.C; A.A.C. R19-2-111.A.B.; A.A.C. R19-2-113.4.;A.A.C. R19-2-113.15.a.; A.A.C. R19-2-121. E.2.; A.A.C. R19-2-121.E.3.d.f.; A.A.C. R19-2-121. E.6.a.b.c.d.e.f.i.j.k.

Name: VICKY ANN BAZE Ruling Date: 11/24/2013 Jurisdiction: Arizona Department of Racing Facility: TURF PARADISE Ruling Number: 2013TP-034 Ruling Type: License Denied, Rescinded, Revoked, Suspended, Withdrawn or Exclusion Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 0 Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: Suspension End: Ruling Text: The ADOR jockey license of Vicky Ann Baze is hereby withdrawn in lieu of a jockey agent license. Arizona Administrative Code/Arizona Revises Statutes Reference: A.A.C. R19-2-121.E..3.

Name: GILBERTO HERNANDEZ Ruling Date: 11/20/2013 Jurisdiction: Arizona Department of Racing Facility: TURF PARADISE Ruling Number: 2013TP-032 Ruling Type: Medication Administration Violation Breed: Mixed Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 100 Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: Suspension End: Ruling Text: Having been properly notified of a formal hearing, and having waived that right on November 20, 2013, Owner/Trainer Gilberto Hernandez (ADOR #11485), is hereby fined ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) plus 5% Race Horse Adoption Fund surcharge, for a total of ONE HUNDRED AND FIVE DOLLARS ($105.00) for failing to have the horse "OSU COWBOY ATTITUDE" treated with furosemide (Lasix) within the prescribed time, resulting in a late scratch in the second race on November 19, 2013. The fine set forth herein must be satisfied within thirty days from the date of this order. If it is not paid by December 20, 2013, all licenses held by the respondent are automatically suspended and made ineligible for licensing in any capacity for sixty days beginning December 21, 2013, through and inclusive February 19, 2014, and this matter is referred to the Director of the Arizona Department of Racing with the recommendation that all licenses remain suspended until all requirements herein are satisfied. The above described matter constitutes a violation in accordance with: A.A.C. R19-2-106.C.; A.A.C. R19-2-111.A.B.; A.A.C. R19-2-121.E.2.; A.A.C. R19-2-121.E.3.; A.A.C. R19-2-121.E.3.d.f.; A.A.C. R19-2-121.E.6.a.b.c.d.e.f.i.j.k.

Name: ROBERTINO DIODORO Ruling Date: 11/20/2013 Jurisdiction: Arizona Department of Racing Facility: TURF PARADISE Ruling Number: 2013TP-033 Ruling Type: Race Office/Track Rule Violation Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 100 Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: Suspension End: Ruling Text: Having been properly notified of his right to a hearing, and having waived that right on November 20, 2013, Owner/Trainer Robertino Diodoro (ADOR License #10970) is hereby fined ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) plus 5% Race Horse Adoption Fund surcharge for a total of ONE HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS ($105.00) for failing to honor the entry of the horse "BUBBA FIZZ" in the sixth race on Novermber 20, 2013, resulting in late scratch at TURF PARADISE Race Course. The fine set forth herein must be satisfied within thirty days from the date of this order. If it is not paid by December 20, 2013, all licenses held by the respondent are automatically suspended and made ineligible for licensing in any capacity for sixty days beginning December 21, 2013 through February 19, 2013, and this matter is referred to the Director of the Arizona Department of Racing with the recommendation that all licenses remain suspended until all requirements herein are satisfied. The above described matter constitutes a violation of and/or in accordance with: A.A.C. R19-2-106.C; A.A.C. R19-2-111.A.B.; A.A.C. R19-2-113.4.;A.A.C. R19-2-113.15.a.; A.A.C. R19-2-121. E.2.; A.A.C. R19-2-121.E.3.d.f.; A.A.C. R19-2-121. E.6.a.b.c.d.e.f.i.j.k.

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