The Red Mile
Quote from Purple Aura on September 25, 2025, 4:43 PM
Tell me if I'm piecing this together incorrectly. Remember a few months ago when Zina in her second start was parked the mile in a maiden race at Oak Grove? Was the guy who parked her with a 4yo Tony Dinges?
Next step, Tony Dinges is listed as trainer on quite a few fairly nice bred horses at the Red Mile. I remember reading a few weeks ago here that Alagna was busted in the trainer thread fines and suspensions. These horses that Dinges is listed on look like Alagna horses to me??? Dinges has never had this many horses at the Red Mile. Had anyone ever heard of this guy before parking Zina? Am i way off??
Tell me if I'm piecing this together incorrectly. Remember a few months ago when Zina in her second start was parked the mile in a maiden race at Oak Grove? Was the guy who parked her with a 4yo Tony Dinges?
Next step, Tony Dinges is listed as trainer on quite a few fairly nice bred horses at the Red Mile. I remember reading a few weeks ago here that Alagna was busted in the trainer thread fines and suspensions. These horses that Dinges is listed on look like Alagna horses to me??? Dinges has never had this many horses at the Red Mile. Had anyone ever heard of this guy before parking Zina? Am i way off??
Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 25, 2025, 5:08 PMCareful Ed. Tony has a strong presence in KY. Not sure specifically which horses are in question, but “Nash”, who just won in Race 9, has been campaigned by Dinges all year. He also sold a very well raced 3 year old pacer (Captain Artrovicious or something close to that name) to Burke this summer, who subsequently finished 2nd in KSS final to Sippononsearoc. Dinges is for real. He is all over the KY scene.
Nevertheless, anxious to see why Alagna is still racing today at the Red Mile. Maybe I have my dates wrong, but I thought he had to be gone. Did he get an injunction, which we only find out about after the fact.
I sure wish the sport had independent journalism, so we could find out in real time.
Careful Ed. Tony has a strong presence in KY. Not sure specifically which horses are in question, but “Nash”, who just won in Race 9, has been campaigned by Dinges all year. He also sold a very well raced 3 year old pacer (Captain Artrovicious or something close to that name) to Burke this summer, who subsequently finished 2nd in KSS final to Sippononsearoc. Dinges is for real. He is all over the KY scene.
Nevertheless, anxious to see why Alagna is still racing today at the Red Mile. Maybe I have my dates wrong, but I thought he had to be gone. Did he get an injunction, which we only find out about after the fact.
I sure wish the sport had independent journalism, so we could find out in real time.
Quote from Purple Aura on September 25, 2025, 5:13 PMQuote from Bgtolex25 on September 25, 2025, 5:08 PMCareful Ed. Tony has a strong presence in KY. Not sure specifically which horses are in question, but “Nash”, who just won in Race 9, has been campaigned by Dinges all year. He also sold a very well raced 3 year old pacer (Captain Artrovicious or something close to that name) to Burke this summer, who subsequently finished 2nd in KSS final to Sippononsearoc. Dinges is for real. He is all over the KY scene.
Nevertheless, anxious to see why Alagna is still racing today at the Red Mile. Maybe I have my dates wrong, but I thought he had to be gone. Did he get an injunction, which we only find out about after the fact.
I sure wish the sport had independent journalism, so we could find out in real time.
Fair enough. I'm pretty sure he's the guy who parked Zina, so I still don't like him. Didn't really know of him, thanks for the knowledge. As far as Alagna goes, I agree why is he listed?
Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 25, 2025, 5:08 PMCareful Ed. Tony has a strong presence in KY. Not sure specifically which horses are in question, but “Nash”, who just won in Race 9, has been campaigned by Dinges all year. He also sold a very well raced 3 year old pacer (Captain Artrovicious or something close to that name) to Burke this summer, who subsequently finished 2nd in KSS final to Sippononsearoc. Dinges is for real. He is all over the KY scene.
Nevertheless, anxious to see why Alagna is still racing today at the Red Mile. Maybe I have my dates wrong, but I thought he had to be gone. Did he get an injunction, which we only find out about after the fact.
I sure wish the sport had independent journalism, so we could find out in real time.
Fair enough. I'm pretty sure he's the guy who parked Zina, so I still don't like him. Didn't really know of him, thanks for the knowledge. As far as Alagna goes, I agree why is he listed?
Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 25, 2025, 5:23 PMGood luck Degas. Sitting on my deck in Frankfort and watching on RTN. Dang it if she wins again, and I am not there to greet Dex in the winner’s circle. Ed, tell Wendy that I am riding with her.
Good luck Degas. Sitting on my deck in Frankfort and watching on RTN. Dang it if she wins again, and I am not there to greet Dex in the winner’s circle. Ed, tell Wendy that I am riding with her.
Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 25, 2025, 5:37 PMDegus … I guess it has some plausibility because it is similar to Vegas (Vegus)
Jumped it off. And the beat goes on to the end of dawn.
Degus … I guess it has some plausibility because it is similar to Vegas (Vegus)
Jumped it off. And the beat goes on to the end of dawn.
Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 26, 2025, 7:37 AMQuote from Bgtolex25 on September 25, 2025, 5:08 PMHe also sold a very well raced 3 year old pacer (Captain Artrovicious or something close to that name) to Burke this summer, who subsequently finished 2nd in KSS final to Sippononsearoc. Dinges is for real. He is all over the KY scene.
🎬 Take 2. Tony Dinges does appear to be a decent regional trainer, hovering around .270 UDR with just under 300 starts YTD. However, my mind continues to mix up the facts, as the nice Captain Arturovico gelding was conditioned by another KY trainer, Rodney Debeck. Mr. Debeck really caught my eye during the early fair circuit when he seemingly won everything. This all started swirling in my brain around 3 am…Stupid brain. Sorry for the misinformation. I will dig into the Alagna suspension dates a little deeper.
Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 25, 2025, 5:08 PMHe also sold a very well raced 3 year old pacer (Captain Artrovicious or something close to that name) to Burke this summer, who subsequently finished 2nd in KSS final to Sippononsearoc. Dinges is for real. He is all over the KY scene.
🎬 Take 2. Tony Dinges does appear to be a decent regional trainer, hovering around .270 UDR with just under 300 starts YTD. However, my mind continues to mix up the facts, as the nice Captain Arturovico gelding was conditioned by another KY trainer, Rodney Debeck. Mr. Debeck really caught my eye during the early fair circuit when he seemingly won everything. This all started swirling in my brain around 3 am…Stupid brain. Sorry for the misinformation. I will dig into the Alagna suspension dates a little deeper.
Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 26, 2025, 7:47 AMALAGNA, TONY P HOWELL, NJ YOB 1972
Lex on 9/26/2024 FINED: $1,000
FULL - 30 DAYS, 9/22/2025 THRU 10/21/2025
HORSE DISQUALIFIED - PLACED 7, PURSE
REDISTRIBUTION
POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE
Mr. Tony Alagna was the listed trainer of #1 Simply Perfect who was in the 1st race at The
Red Mile on 9/26/2024. #1 Simply Perfect was 2nd and sent to the State Test Barn for Post
Race Testing. Sample E706531 that was sent to Industrial Laboratories confirmed in the
Urine an overage of Albuterol at a level of 32.5 ng/mL which is over the allowed 1 ng/mL
violating 810 KAR 8:025. Mr. Alagna did request a split sample that was sent to the
University of Kentucky which confirmed a level of 27.296 ng/mL with Certificate Number
0216-2025 which was processed on 3/5/2025. Mr. Alagna was summoned to a hearing
before the Board Of Judges on 9/8/2025. After hearing testimony and presented with
evidence the Board of Judges hereby issue the following ruling. Mr. Alagna is hereby
issued a 30 (Thirty) Day Suspension that will run from 9/22/2025 ? 10/21/2025 & a Fine of
$1,000 (One Thousand Dollars). The Purse of $19,375 (Nineteen Thousand Three Hundred
Seventy-Five Dollars) is hereby ordered to be returned within 30 Days of this ruling. During
his Suspension Mr. Alagna is not allowed on any racetrack under the jurisdiction and
control of the KHRG and any horses owned or trained by Mr. Alagna must require prior
approval from the Board of Judges at the Red Mile prior to any and all transfers. Mr. Alagna
has been made aware of his rights to an appeal with the KHRG and must submit his appeal
and request for stay within 10 days of this ruling to the KHRG President & CEO.He must have appealed and requested a stay. Sure wish that I understood the medication game better. Most of theses offenses seem to be for permitted medications, but are testing above the race day threshold.
ALAGNA, TONY P HOWELL, NJ YOB 1972
Lex on 9/26/2024 FINED: $1,000
FULL - 30 DAYS, 9/22/2025 THRU 10/21/2025
HORSE DISQUALIFIED - PLACED 7, PURSE
REDISTRIBUTION
POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE
Mr. Tony Alagna was the listed trainer of #1 Simply Perfect who was in the 1st race at The
Red Mile on 9/26/2024. #1 Simply Perfect was 2nd and sent to the State Test Barn for Post
Race Testing. Sample E706531 that was sent to Industrial Laboratories confirmed in the
Urine an overage of Albuterol at a level of 32.5 ng/mL which is over the allowed 1 ng/mL
violating 810 KAR 8:025. Mr. Alagna did request a split sample that was sent to the
University of Kentucky which confirmed a level of 27.296 ng/mL with Certificate Number
0216-2025 which was processed on 3/5/2025. Mr. Alagna was summoned to a hearing
before the Board Of Judges on 9/8/2025. After hearing testimony and presented with
evidence the Board of Judges hereby issue the following ruling. Mr. Alagna is hereby
issued a 30 (Thirty) Day Suspension that will run from 9/22/2025 ? 10/21/2025 & a Fine of
$1,000 (One Thousand Dollars). The Purse of $19,375 (Nineteen Thousand Three Hundred
Seventy-Five Dollars) is hereby ordered to be returned within 30 Days of this ruling. During
his Suspension Mr. Alagna is not allowed on any racetrack under the jurisdiction and
control of the KHRG and any horses owned or trained by Mr. Alagna must require prior
approval from the Board of Judges at the Red Mile prior to any and all transfers. Mr. Alagna
has been made aware of his rights to an appeal with the KHRG and must submit his appeal
and request for stay within 10 days of this ruling to the KHRG President & CEO.
He must have appealed and requested a stay. Sure wish that I understood the medication game better. Most of theses offenses seem to be for permitted medications, but are testing above the race day threshold.
Quote from Purple Aura on September 26, 2025, 1:17 PMThere's a Ohio bred selling the last day. This filly is named after my favorite Who song ever. Pictures Of Lilly. If he buys that filly on principle alone i'm buying a share.
There's a Ohio bred selling the last day. This filly is named after my favorite Who song ever. Pictures Of Lilly. If he buys that filly on principle alone i'm buying a share.
Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 26, 2025, 1:44 PMJailbird Jog finally returned to her winning ways. 1:52.2 in a division of the Bluegrass. Congratulations to Eric, Cathy, James and the owners. Good to see Cathy make it to the winner’s circle, albeit still in the boot.
Jailbird Jog finally returned to her winning ways. 1:52.2 in a division of the Bluegrass. Congratulations to Eric, Cathy, James and the owners. Good to see Cathy make it to the winner’s circle, albeit still in the boot.
Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 26, 2025, 1:49 PMBTW, Alagna did file an appeal and was granted a stay in having penalties assessed. A conspiracy theorist might speculate that the entire timing sequence was worked out to allow him to eventually serve his punishment when he would already be gone from the Commonwealth. Just a little too convenient if you carefully follow the timeline.
BTW, Alagna did file an appeal and was granted a stay in having penalties assessed. A conspiracy theorist might speculate that the entire timing sequence was worked out to allow him to eventually serve his punishment when he would already be gone from the Commonwealth. Just a little too convenient if you carefully follow the timeline.