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Reversal of DQs in a Stakes Race - POLITICAL ATTRACTION And HES LIMITLESS
AQHA has reported reversals of two DQ's in the 2018 Grade 1 Rainbow Derby at Ruidoso Downs.

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Reversal of DQs in a Stakes Race - POLITICAL ATTRACTION And HES LIMITLESS

AMARILLO, TX—MARCH 1, 2021—The American Quarter Horse Association released the following ruling for two horses who competed in a 2018 "Stakes Race" that required disqualifications due to medication positives.

  • POLITICAL ATTRACTION has been reinstated to 1st place in the Rainbow Derby(G1) stakes race held on July 21, 2018.
  • HES LIMITLESS has been reinstated to 2nd place in the Rainbow Derby(G1) stakes race held on July 21, 2018.

The original DQ for POLITICAL ATTRACTION was for a medication positive for Betamethasone. The trainer was Josue Ponce. The original DQ for HES LIMITLESS was for a medication positive for Dexamethasone. The trainer was John A. Stinebaugh.

Equibase has received the rulings and updated their records.