Cibaell: 60 Days Suspension; No Stalls at TB
Sept 25, 2013 16:22:32 GMT -5
Post by Jon on Sept 25, 2013 16:22:32 GMT -5
So will Ziadie and Ness be welcomed? Probably!
Trainer Cibelli Suspended 60 Days, Loses Stalls at Tampa Bay Downs
Paulick Report
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering (FDPMW) concluded its investigation and entered a Consent Order on Friday, September 20, 2013 issuing a 60-day suspension of trainer Jane Cibelli. On May 20, 2013 the FDPMW issued a 90-day suspension of veterinarian Dr. Orlando Paraliticci.
As a result of these two suspensions by the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, Tampa Bay Downs will take the following actions:
1. Trainer Jane Cibelli, including any employees of hers, will not be granted stall space for the remainder of the 2013/2014 race meet, nor will her entries be accepted from an off track location.
2. Dr. Orlando Paraliticci will not be allowed to practice veterinary medicine on the grounds of Tampa Bay Downs for the remainder of the 2013/2014 race meet.
The incident that precipitated these actions was the race-day injection by Dr. Orlando Paraliticci of a horse trained by Jane Cibelli. The incident was observed by two employees of Tampa Bay Downs, a veterinarian and a vet assistant, and was immediately reported to the Stewards. An investigation was then undertaken by the resident Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau, agent.
Pursuant to the investigation of Dr. Orlando Paraliticci’s administration of the race day medication and the discovery of non-FDA approved Cienbuteroi in his van, he was excluded from Tampa Bay Downs. A hearing was scheduled before the Stewards on February 15, 2013 on the actions of the trainer and the veterinarian, but was never held because the FDPMW instructed the Stewards not to conduct the scheduled hearing.
Unfortunately the process consumed months before it was resolved and created much concern as to whether there would be any consequences to the trainer resulting from the race day medication of one of the horses trained by her. Tampa Bay Downs waited until the FDPMW concluded its investigation and is now taking the actions referred to above.
Tampa Bay Downs is committed to ensuring a fair environment for those involved in thoroughbred racing at its location and will continue to invest its time and resources to that end. It appreciates the patience and support of the racing community while these investigations were ongoing and assures them of its commitment to integrity in its race meet.
In the consent order, the FDPMW explained its decision:
“Normally, the Division would seek revocation or a longer term of suspension in cases involving administration of a nerve block on race day. In this case, however, the syringe that was used to administer the block to the horse was not recovered by track security. A blood sample was taken from the horse, but a nerve block administered in this fashion is not likely to (and did not) produce a positive test. Not having the ability to test the syringe to positively identify the drug sarapin required the Division to secure the cooperation of Dr. Paraliticci identify the medication in order to proceed with prosecution of trainer Cibelli. While Dr. Paraliticci did agree to testify in his Consent Order, there would clearly be significant credibility issues regarding his testimony as the person who actually administered the drug.”
Trainer Cibelli Suspended 60 Days, Loses Stalls at Tampa Bay Downs
Paulick Report
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering (FDPMW) concluded its investigation and entered a Consent Order on Friday, September 20, 2013 issuing a 60-day suspension of trainer Jane Cibelli. On May 20, 2013 the FDPMW issued a 90-day suspension of veterinarian Dr. Orlando Paraliticci.
As a result of these two suspensions by the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, Tampa Bay Downs will take the following actions:
1. Trainer Jane Cibelli, including any employees of hers, will not be granted stall space for the remainder of the 2013/2014 race meet, nor will her entries be accepted from an off track location.
2. Dr. Orlando Paraliticci will not be allowed to practice veterinary medicine on the grounds of Tampa Bay Downs for the remainder of the 2013/2014 race meet.
The incident that precipitated these actions was the race-day injection by Dr. Orlando Paraliticci of a horse trained by Jane Cibelli. The incident was observed by two employees of Tampa Bay Downs, a veterinarian and a vet assistant, and was immediately reported to the Stewards. An investigation was then undertaken by the resident Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau, agent.
Pursuant to the investigation of Dr. Orlando Paraliticci’s administration of the race day medication and the discovery of non-FDA approved Cienbuteroi in his van, he was excluded from Tampa Bay Downs. A hearing was scheduled before the Stewards on February 15, 2013 on the actions of the trainer and the veterinarian, but was never held because the FDPMW instructed the Stewards not to conduct the scheduled hearing.
Unfortunately the process consumed months before it was resolved and created much concern as to whether there would be any consequences to the trainer resulting from the race day medication of one of the horses trained by her. Tampa Bay Downs waited until the FDPMW concluded its investigation and is now taking the actions referred to above.
Tampa Bay Downs is committed to ensuring a fair environment for those involved in thoroughbred racing at its location and will continue to invest its time and resources to that end. It appreciates the patience and support of the racing community while these investigations were ongoing and assures them of its commitment to integrity in its race meet.
In the consent order, the FDPMW explained its decision:
“Normally, the Division would seek revocation or a longer term of suspension in cases involving administration of a nerve block on race day. In this case, however, the syringe that was used to administer the block to the horse was not recovered by track security. A blood sample was taken from the horse, but a nerve block administered in this fashion is not likely to (and did not) produce a positive test. Not having the ability to test the syringe to positively identify the drug sarapin required the Division to secure the cooperation of Dr. Paraliticci identify the medication in order to proceed with prosecution of trainer Cibelli. While Dr. Paraliticci did agree to testify in his Consent Order, there would clearly be significant credibility issues regarding his testimony as the person who actually administered the drug.”