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Sunland Park Today
By the People, for the People
Weekly National Rulings: Mar. 26-Apr. 1
Medication violations, crop violations, and other penalties handed down by HISA and HIWU
Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:35pm
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The Thoroughbred Daily News (TDN) has published its weekly roundup of relevant rulings from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) and the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) across the country. The report covers resolved medication violations, pending medication cases, and crop violations at various racetracks.
Why it matters
These rulings provide insight into the enforcement of the new HISA regulations and demonstrate the ongoing efforts to maintain integrity and safety in the sport of horse racing. The penalties handed down can have significant impacts on trainers, owners, and the horses involved.
The details
The report covers a range of violations, including the use of banned substances like Camphor, Nikethamide, Triamcinolone, Omeprazole, Acepromazine, Phenylbutazone, and Tramadol. Penalties range from disqualifications, fines, and periods of ineligibility for both trainers and horses. Additionally, the report includes several crop violations at various racetracks, resulting in fines and suspensions for the jockeys involved.
- The resolved ADMC violations were reported on March 30, 2026.
- The pending ADMC violations were reported on various dates in late March and early April 2026.
- The crop violations occurred between March 26 and March 30, 2026.
The players
Karyn Wittek
A trainer who received a disqualification, fine, and penalty points for a medication violation involving the use of Camphor on the horse No Manches.
Jabdiel Y. Castillo
A trainer who received an 18-month period of ineligibility, a 60-day period of ineligibility for a horse, disqualification of race results, a fine, and forfeiture of purses for a medication violation involving the presence of Nikethamide in a sample taken from the horse City Signs.
Robert Falcone Jr.
A trainer with a pending medication violation for the presence of Triamcinolone in a sample taken from the horse More Than Grace.
Peter Miller
A trainer with a pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Omeprazole in a sample taken from the horse Itzel.
Jose A. Gallegos
A trainer with a pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine in a sample taken from the horse Sharp Wonder.
What’s next
The HIWU will continue to investigate the pending medication violations and issue final rulings in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
These rulings demonstrate the ongoing efforts by HISA and HIWU to enforce strict medication regulations and maintain the integrity of horse racing. The penalties imposed on trainers and horses serve as a deterrent against the use of banned substances, helping to ensure the safety and fairness of the sport.
