# Disciplinary actions at La Rinconada racetrack

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disciplinary-actions-at-la-rinconada-racetrack
> Updated: 2026-08-20T21:38:02.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Disciplinary actions have been taken against several jockeys at the La Rinconada racetrack in Venezuela.

On August 16, the National Board of Commissioners of the Instituto Nacional de Hipódromos (INH) issued fines to four jockeys following the 32nd meeting. Jhonathan Aray and Yonkleiver Díaz were penalized for standing in their saddles before crossing the finish line, while apprentice jockey Yamper González was fined for having his feet out of the stirrups after crossing the finish line.

By August 20, the Board of Stewards at La Rinconada issued suspensions to three different jockeys. Samuel Yánez received a two-week suspension for causing interference, while Hemirxon Medina and Yoelbis González each received six-week suspensions for their roles in causing falls during racing.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: La Rinconada Racetrack suspends three jockeys

Three jockeys at La Rinconada Racetrack have been suspended for two to six weeks following incidents involving interference and falls during recent races.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-rinconada-racetrack-suspends-three-jockeys

### 2026-08-16: La Rinconada: Four jockeys sanctioned by racing commissioners

Four jockeys at Venezuela's La Rinconada racetrack have been fined by the INH for various infractions, including standing in their saddles before the finish line.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-rinconada-horse-racing-teniente-dan-wins-clsico-repblica-bolivariana

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