Recent Rulings

Trainer Date State Track Suspension Fine Horse Breed Violation
Harlan D. Boutte 1/27/12 LA DED $500 Arkhoma TB
triamcinolone acetonide RCI Class 4; corticosteroid used for the treatment of multiple conditions. Often used in joints to control inflammation resulting from degenerative joint disease.
John W. Sadler 1/27/12 CA LATC $500 Doubledown On Ten TB
methocarbamolRCI Class 4; skeletal muscle relaxant/muscle spasm reducer; approved by the FDA for use in the horse. Mechanism of action of the drug is unknown.
John W. Sadler 1/27/12 CA LATC $1,000 Stoney Fleece TB
methocarbamol (2nd violation)RCI Class 4; skeletal muscle relaxant/muscle spasm reducer; approved by the FDA for use in the horse. Mechanism of action of the drug is unknown.
J. Roscoe Caldwell 1/26/12 OK RP $1,500, DQ unknown TB
methylprednisoloneRCI Class 4; quick-acting and longer-lasting corticosteroid used to treat inflammation. Often used in the joint (tradename Depo Medrol®) to alleviate the symptoms associated with degenerative joint disease (arthritis).
Robert A. Bean 1/26/12 CA LATC $400 Golden Augusto TB
failed to receive furosemide (when registered)Can be administered by intravenous injection no closer to the race than 4 hours. Administration guidelines regulated by a threshold. Violations usually due to administration closer than 4 hours or administration intramuscularly. Used to treat exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (bleeding).
Victoria D. Desomer 1/20/12 CA CALX $1,000 Dine N Wine ST
flunixin overageRCI Class 4, permitted 24 hours before the race by intravenous injection. Violations of the permitted threshold are usually due to administrations within 24 hours or the use of oral formulations. Used primarily to treat musculoskeletal inflammation.
Jorge Gutierrez 1/16/12 CA LATC $500 Warren's Goldie TB
flunixin overageRCI Class 4, permitted 24 hours before the race by intravenous injection. Violations of the permitted threshold are usually due to administrations within 24 hours or the use of oral formulations. Used primarily to treat musculoskeletal inflammation.
Diocilio A. Carvalho 1/13/12 KY TP $100 Stack Singing TB
failure to administer furosemide in a timely manner, resulting in scratchCan be administered by intravenous injection no closer to the race than 4 hours. Administration guidelines regulated by a threshold. Violations usually due to administration closer than 4 hours or administration intramuscularly. Used to treat exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (bleeding).
Veronica L. Griggs 1/13/12 OK RP $500, DQ unknown TB
DMSO overageRCI Class 5; often used as part of topical leg paints due its ability to improve the absorption of other substances, has anti-inflammatory properties and can be administered for this purpose as an oral or intravenous jug. Positive tests are typically the result of the latter use due to the small concentrations resulting from topical use.
Mike J. Maker 1/12/12 KY CD $250 Argentine Talisman TB
furosemide absent when registered Can be administered by intravenous injection no closer to the race than 4 hours. Administration guidelines regulated by a threshold. Violations usually due to administration closer than 4 hours or administration intramuscularly. Used to treat exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (bleeding).
Bernell B. Rhone 1/11/12 OK RP $500, DQ unknown TB
DMSO overageRCI Class 5; often used as part of topical leg paints due its ability to improve the absorption of other substances, has anti-inflammatory properties and can be administered for this purpose as an oral or intravenous jug. Positive tests are typically the result of the latter use due to the small concentrations resulting from topical use.
Marie E. Vaught 1/8/12 KY TP warning Coalinga TB
omeprazole sulfideRCI Class 5, used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers which are a common problem in racing horses.
Thomas W. Nixon 1/6/12 LA EVD $500 Its A Easy Game QH
phenybutazone and flunixin overages (1st Class 4 or 5 within 12 mo.)RCI Class 4, see individual drug for description. A finding of both drugs in the same sample often leads to a harsher penalty due to the ”stacking” effect when multiple NSAIDS are administered at the same time.
Gary L. Skinner 1/6/12 KY TP $500 Imustbeperfect TB
flunixin overageRCI Class 4, permitted 24 hours before the race by intravenous injection. Violations of the permitted threshold are usually due to administrations within 24 hours or the use of oral formulations. Used primarily to treat musculoskeletal inflammation.
Jesse C. Lee 1/5/12 LA EVD $500 Mr Dashing K QH
phenybutazone and flunixin overages (1st Class 4 or 5 within 12 mo.)
Nicholas L. Deville 12/31/11 LA DED $500 Native Win TB
flunixin and phenylbutazone overages (severity level 1, 1st Class 4 or 5 violation within 12 mo.)RCI Class 4, see individual drug for description. A finding of both drugs in the same sample often leads to a harsher penalty due to the ”stacking” effect when multiple NSAIDS are administered at the same time.
Bernard S. Flint 12/26/11 LA FG $500 She Can Fly TB
furosemide overage (1st Class 4 or 5 violation within 12 mo.)Can be administered by intravenous injection no closer to the race than 4 hours. Administration guidelines regulated by a threshold. Violations usually due to administration closer than 4 hours or administration intramuscularly. Used to treat exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (bleeding).
Michelle R. Lovell 12/23/11 LA FG $500 Pious Preacher TB
guaifenesin and methocarbamol (1st Class 4 or 5 within 12 mo.)Guaifenesin is an RCI Class 4; used to induce muscle relaxation and restraint as an adjunct to anesthesia for short procedures, also found in many over-the-counter cough suppressants. Methocarbamol is an RCI Class 4; skeletal muscle relaxant/muscle spasm reducer; approved by the FDA for use in the horse. Mechanism of action of the drug is unknown.
Shawn M. David 12/22/11 LA DED $500 Gras TB
phenylbutazone overage (severity level I, 1st Class 4 or 5 violation within 12 mo.)RCI Class 4, permitted 24 hours before the race by intravenous injection. Violations of the permitted threshold are usually due to administrations within 24 hours or the use of oral formulations. Used primarily to treat musculoskeletal inflammation.
Freddy D. Loy 12/17/11 LA FG $1,000 Clever Thiteen TB
phenylbutazone and flunixin overages (2nd Class 4 or 5 within 12 mo.)RCI Class 4, see individual drug for description. A finding of both drugs in the same sample often leads to a harsher penalty due to the ”stacking” effect when multiple NSAIDS are administered at the same time.
Jeffrey C. Dean 11/30/11 OK WRD 15 days $500 unknown  
isoflupredoneRCI Class 4; a corticosteroid used to treat inflammation. Can be used in a variety of ways. Found in some topical anti-inflammatory creams, can also be injected intravenously or directly into a joint.
Dennis M. Langford 11/17/11 LA EVD   $500 Tylers Big Bird QH
triamcinolone acetonide and methylprednisolone Triamcinolone Acetonide is an RCI Class 4; corticosteroid used for the treatment of multiple conditions. Often used in joints to control inflammation resulting from degenerative joint disease. Methylprednisolone is an RCI Class 4; quick-acting and longer-lasting corticosteroid used to treat inflammation. Often used in the joint (tradename Depo Medrol®) to alleviate the symptoms associated with degenerative joint disease (arthritis).
Tyler J. Raymer 11/13/11 DE DD   $1,000 Bambino Hall ST
TCO2Total Carbon Dioxide is a physiologic measurement which, if elevated, indicates the administration of alkalinizing substances such as sodium bicarbonate. An increased pH level in the blood can theoretically enhance performance by counteracting the build up of lactic acid in the muscles. Regulated by a threshold.
Douglas W. Lilly 11/11/11 LA EVD   $200 Mr Clarks Perry QH failure to administer medication at proper time, resulting in scratch
George W. Northrop 11/11/11 LA DED     Kellville TB
phenylbutazone and flunixin overages (1st Class 4 or 5 within 12 mo.)RCI Class 4, see individual drug for description. A finding of both drugs in the same sample often leads to a harsher penalty due to the ”stacking” effect when multiple NSAIDS are administered at the same time.
Matthew C. McCart 11/11/11 OK FM   $1,500 unknown   unknown
Kathy M. Roohms 11/4/11 LA EVD   $500 Mr. Fancy Corona QH
methylprednisoloneRCI Class 4; quick-acting and longer-lasting corticosteroid used to treat inflammation. Often used in the joint (tradename Depo Medrol®) to alleviate the symptoms associated with degenerative joint disease (arthritis).
Eddie Clouston 11/4/11 WV MNR   $250 Hog Wild Crissy TB
phenylbutazone overageRCI Class 4, permitted 24 hours before the race by intravenous injection. Violations of the permitted threshold are usually due to administrations within 24 hours or the use of oral formulations. Used primarily to treat musculoskeletal inflammation.
Doug F. O'Neill 11/4/11 CA GG   $1,000 Naturaliste TB
dantroleneUsed as muscle relaxant for horses that tie-up (exertional rhabdomyolysis). It is fairly common problem for racehorses and considered effective for this condition.
Luz Chavira-Almeida 11/4/11 OK WRD   $1,500, DQ unknown  
prednisone and prednisoloneRCI Class 4; corticosteroid used to treat inflammation. Available in multiple formulations and used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions. Legal for raceday administration in Florida in the sodium succinate formulation. As with other corticosteroids, intravenous administration produces a calming effect according to anecdotal reports. Evidence of raceday administration would likely lead to more significant penalties in states other than Florida.
Milton Traylor 11/2/11 IA PRM   $250, DQ Workin Dadea  
phenylbutazone overageRCI Class 4, permitted 24 hours before the race by intravenous injection. Violations of the permitted threshold are usually due to administrations within 24 hours or the use of oral formulations. Used primarily to treat musculoskeletal inflammation.
 


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