The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) voted there was probable cause to believe that both jockey John Velazquez and chief state steward John Veitch were in violation of regulations regarding Life At Ten’s participation in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic, held Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The commission’s action, taken after a nearly three-hour closed executive session during its monthly meeting March 10 at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington, coincided with the release of a report into the incident.

The matter was decided on a 9-1 vote for both Velazquez and Veitch, who were charged with probable cause of three and five violations, respectively, in connection with the incident. Foster Northrup, DVM, a racetrack veterinarian, was the only commissioner present to vote against probable cause that Velazquez violated three regulations. Commissioner John Ward, a trainer, was the only one to vote against probable cause in the case of Veitch.

The decision will now be sent to a hearing officer who will issue a report stating if there were in fact violations, and giving recommendations for penalties.

Life At Ten, owned by Candy DeBartolo and trained by Todd Pletcher, finished last in the Ladies’ Classic as the second choice at odds of 7-2. With jockey John Velazquez aboard, Life At Ten had no run when the field left the gate, and she was not persevered with throughout the 1 1/8-mile race