BONGIORNO, JENNIFER L ALPINE, NJ YOB 1990
PHL on 12/17/2023 FINED: $1,500
HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE
REDISTRIBUTION
POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE
PA Code Title 7-203.22(a) 203.22(b) 401.2(a)(1) 401.3(a) 401.3(b) Jennifer Bongiorno was
the trainer of the horse DANCE ON THE BEACH for the 3rd Qualifier on December 5, 2023
at Harrah`s Philadelphia and Race 2 on December 17, 2023 at Harrah`s Philadelphia.
Blood samples #412851 and #412905 drawn (post-race) from DANCE ON THE BEACH
were tested and found to contain Quinidine. This is in violation of the PA medication rules.
As the trainer of record, Ms. Bongiorno is responsible for the positive tests. Mitigating
factors were considered in the determination of this penalty. After waiving the right to
appeal Ms. Bongiorno has been fined $1500.00. DANCE ON THE BEACH finished 1st in
the Qualifier (12/5/2023) and 1st in the pari-mutuel race (12/17/2023) and has been
disqualified from both events. There is a loss of the purse ($6000.00) which must be
returned for redistribution within 10 days. Fine is also due within 10 days of this ruling.