The Horseracing Integrity and Security Authority has penalized Brian Hernandez Jr. for his experience aboard a number of grade 1-winning filly Thorpedo Anna  within the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course.

Within the ruling posted to its web site, HISA has issued a wonderful of $1,250 and a one-day suspension of Hernandez. Frank Bernis, agent for Hernandez, stated it was dominated that Hernandez struck Thorpedo Anna seven instances with the driving crop whereas the principles permit for less than six.

Bernis stated Hernandez is not going to enchantment the ruling and can serve his suspension Labor Day, Sept. 2.

After ranking in fourth and saving floor by way of six furlongs beneath Hernandez, Thorpedo Anna can be tipped off the rail to arrange her rally. In one of many nice Travers finishes she then surged within the stretch to complete second, only a head behind winner Fierceness  within the 1 1/4-mile take a look at accomplished in 2:01.79 on a quick monitor.

Hernandez, the Eclipse Award-winning apprentice jockey of 2004, already has loved his high yr with greater than $12.8 million in purse earnings. In Could he guided Mystik Dan  to victory within the Kentucky Derby (G1) someday after capturing the Kentucky Oaks (G1) aboard Thorpedo Anna. She adopted that rating with two extra grade 1 wins over fillies. Hernandez gained the 2012 Breeders’ Cup Basic (G1) aboard Fort Larned .