Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed. State: FL PA Code Title 7-205.409(c) While driving No. The infraction was categorized as Unsatisfactory drive Lack of effort. Action Taken: Ineligible Copyright 2022 | Standardbred Canada. Additional Detail: Last Name: Mackey Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Stephen Additional Detail: Last Name: Zellefrow EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE. Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? Action Taken: Ineligible View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Additional Detail: Last Name: McClain Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors For full ruling text, or if you have questions or concerns about the information found in this report, please contact the racing commission where the ruling was issued. Additional Detail: Last Name: Huskey Action Taken: Ineligible Haw on 9/4/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 1/3/2023 State: FL welting as reported by state vet, Mr. White did use profane and offensive language towards track employee The fine issued herein shall be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission no later than January 20, 2023. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA and rulings as submitted by the various racing commissions in an abbreviated form; we are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of such information. Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility This bulletinreports actions that have been taken by the USTA and rulings as submitted by the various racing commissions in an abbreviated form; we are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of such information. Previous Article Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: On Probation upon return to sport Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Callaghan Last Name: Kerlew PARTICIPATING WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE, REYNOLDS, ALLIE WHITING, NJ YOB 1954 Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct First Name: Milos Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct State: AL, GA This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . Nfld on 12/21/2022 FINED: $300 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 22 Penske Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams. Additional Detail: Last Name: Njike On the surface, a suspension of 120 days may seem like a lot by current local standards, but if it happened elsewhere the punishment would have been far worse. First Name: David Athearn to take into his horse. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Rulings are available FREE - no Pathway subscription required - via the ustrottingnews.com weekly USTA Fines and Suspensions Bulletin and through Standardbred Canada. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Copeland Meadowlands 2022 stakes details and information released, Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021, Michele Kopiec, USTA Racetrack Operations & Licensing Manager, Bourbans Best sings a winning swan song Thursday at MGM Northfield Park, Meadowlands 2022 stakes details and information released. This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Action Taken: Ineligible Last Name: Amabile Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to These penalties stemmed from pre . A report from Industrial Laboratories, identified the presence of the drug Phenylbutazone above the allowable limits. This bulletinreports actions that have been taken by the USTA and rulings as submitted by the various racing commissions in an abbreviated form; we are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of such information. For full ruling text, or if you have questions or concerns about the information found in this report, please contact the racing commission where the ruling was issued. First Name: Anibal By accessing thisinformation, you agree to and accept theUSTAs terms of use. Only in the closing stages once App Hanover is finally passed and, on the wire, does Kreiser then elect to hopelessly flick the whip. of another horse, Mr. Curtin did use the whip in an indiscriminate manner, Mr. Campbell did fail to keep a rein in each hand, Mr. Sowers did fail to keep a rein in each hand and caused slight First Name: Chardrick Additional Detail: Last Name: Princell Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Shawn First Name: Michael First Name: Taylor Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA and rulings as submitted by the various racing commissions in an abbreviated form; we are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of such information. This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Drivers are routinely set down for weeks for commonplace things such as poor strategic decisions where if it occurred in North America, no one would bat an eye. The payment associated with this fine must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before January 30, 2023. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition First Name: George State: FL Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Bradley HAYNES, SARA MEREA ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1977 Additional Detail: Last Name: Jacome Jaramillo* The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. State: IL First Name: Daniel DD on 1/2/2023 FINED: $300, HORSE PLACED 2 Action Taken: On Probation for 2 years upon return to sport Additional Detail: Last Name: McGown While driving #7 MYMONSTERSAREREAL in the 3rd race at the Meadowlands Racetrack on December 9, 2022, Ms. Chiodo during the stretch drive, did use the whip with more than wrist action and also did raise the whip above her shoulder in an exaggerated manner. Additional Detail: Last Name: Johnson Additional Detail: Last Name: Fennell All rights reserved. Additional Detail: Last Name: Dorsher LATE DRIVER CHANGE, CLARK, CHAD E MONTPELIER, IN YOB 1977 Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Djori All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by using Pathway, the USTAs official database. DE LONG, WILLIAM C CLINTON, WI YOB 1954 to winners circle for picture, Mr. White did fail to obey the instruction of a racing official, Mr. Asher-Stalbaum did go inside the pylon without gaining advantage, Mr. Billingsley did fail to honor declaration, Mr. Butterfield was late to the lasix barn, Mr. Athearn did fail to keep a line in each hand, Mr. Leal did fail to keep both lines taut, fail to keep a line in each All rights reserved. Please check your entries and try again. Mr. Killeen is fined $200.00 which is due within 10 days of this ruling. State: NY FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS, MILLER, BRETT A BLACKLICK, OH YOB 1973 State: FL Please note that the following action is in an abbreviated form and that the USTA is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of reported penalties. Mea on 12/30/2022 FINED: $200 432 Ridge Road, Plymouth, ME 04969. Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson Previous Article A list of individuals suspended or banned by theU.S. Center for SafeSport in all other sports can be foundHERE. Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022, Miracle Mile field brings possible record, Hooker Berry and the handsomest horse in the world, Catch A Wave upsets in $1 million Miracle Mile. Disclaimers Additional Detail: Last Name: Haultain Additional Detail: Last Name: Halstead First Name: Maurice Additional Detail: Last Name: Woody Additional Detail: Last Name: Fischer *According to publicly available records, this individual has been arrested or charged with a crime of a sexual nature. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor PA Code Title 7-205.409(c) While driving No. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Dale First Name: Hector Andres SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 Last Name: Baldogo Leading Owner Fined, Suspended . OTHER New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC) licensee, Mike Polansky was the programmed trainer of the horse MY BIG KADILLAC when it competed in the 12th race at Freehold Raceway on Saturday, November 5, 2022; Following its` performance in the 12th race at Freehold Raceway on November 5, 2022, the horse MY BIG KADILLAC was selected to submit blood and urine samples for analysis; The blood sample collected from the horse, MY BID KADALLIC, on November 5, 2022, identified the presence of the drug Flunixin above the allowable limits. State: VA State: CA First Name: Michael Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Douglas Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved |. 205 CMR 3.00. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE MVR on 1/3/2023 FINED: $300 For fines, suspensions and rulings from other North American jurisdictions, visit theUSTA. United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. First Name: Sayed Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE First Name: Doug Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct In the race in question, heres what happened: Kreiser worked his way to the front with 5-2 chance App Hanover from post 2 after an early three-way skirmish and cut the mile in the off-going from there. Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason Mr. Mosher did fail to keep both feet in the stirrups, Mr. Mosher did fail to keep a line in each hand approaching the 3/4 pole, Mr. Ranger did fail to keep both feet in the stirrups coming into the *** NO RECORDS FOUND *** PART TWO - MAJOR PENALTIES While driving #5 BAD MEDICINE in the 10th race at Freehold Raceway, Friday, November 25, 2022, driver Ernie Hendry did strike #5 BAD MEDICINE with his driving whip after the finish. This bulletinreports actions that have been taken by the USTA and rulings as submitted by the various racing commissions in an abbreviated form; we are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of such information. It is the policy of Standardbred Canada to record the results of unsuccessful appeals upon receiving notice thereof from the Provincial Racing Commission with which an appeal is filed. The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. To send a clear message that racing does not tolerate conduct detrimental to the sport, any instance in general that could be categorized as a driver not winning with an opportunity to do so should be met with an automatic one-year suspension for a first-time offender. First Name: Jon State: CA PENALTY BOX - 2021. United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: OH, KY State: VA First Name: Patrick Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . State: IN State: KY horse to break, Mr. Deslandes did leave visible welt from whipping, Mr. Mosher did go inside the pylons at the head of the stretch, Mr. Girouard did fail to keep a line in each hand, Mr. Butterfield did use the whip excessively, Mr. Asher-Stalbaum did lay back in the sulky, Mr. Watson did have his foot out of the stirrup in the stretch, Mr. Long did fail to drive when programmed - Five instances, Mr. Merrill did make a late driver change, Mr. Athearn did change course in the stretch causing interference, Mr. Deslandes did have his foot out of the stirrup in the stretch, Mr. Sowers did fail to keep a line in each hand, Mr. Deslandes did use the whip excessively, causing visible injury, Mr. Merrill did use the the whip excessively, Mr. Sowers did cause interference in the stretch causing interference, Mr. Athearn did go inside the pylons in the stretch run, Mr. Whittemore was late to the lasix barn, Mr. Richardson did cause interference in the first turn causing another Additional Detail: Last Name: Burgos State: MT These actions are in direct violation of the New Jersey Racing Commission rule regarding the restrictive use of the whip. - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of Sara Haynes is hereby suspended. at Lexington, leg and Final New Jersey Sires S. at Meadowlands, elim. KILLEEN, JACK J WASHINGTON, PA YOB 2000 Additional Detail: Last Name: Black First Name: Jason First Name: Jeff State: CA 13:71-23.1; Payment of the fine associated with this ruling must be received by the NJRC on or before February 7, 2023. Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels live racing for Friday night, Next Article First Name: Terrance Additional Detail. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible language. DI DOMENICO, SCOTT D JAMESBURG, NJ YOB 1982 If racing in the state were self-sustaining, the infraction would be bad enough but at least the sport could police itself without having to care about outsiders. At 2, winner International Stallion S., leg Kentucky Sires S. - A at Lexington (2), Kentucky Fair S. at Mayfield (2), Kentucky Fair S. at Lebanon, Lebanon, Lexington, Final Kentucky Fair S. at Lexington; second in Bluegrass S. At 3, winner leg Kentucky Sires S. - Champ. First Name: William Post author By ; Post date gearbox noise when accelerating; south haven water conditions on usta racing fines and suspensions on usta racing fines and suspensions Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct FAILURE TO HONOR DECLARATION, BERRY, PATRICK D HARRINGTON, DE YOB 1976 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Southern Oaks Training Center to host hog roast, Michele Kopiec, USTA Racetrack Operations & Licensing Manager, Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023, Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels live racing for Friday night, Southern Oaks Training Center to host hog roast. State: GA CCE Solutions Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . State: NY Your Admin status expires in$(daysToExpire) days! Additional Detail: Last Name: Garin This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA and rulings as submitted by the various racing commissions in an abbreviated form; we are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of such information. First-time and/or apologetic offenders can expect a standard $15,000 fine for criticizing the officials. CHIODO, STACY L JACKSON, NJ YOB 1977 MVR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $100, HORSE PLACED 10 Additional Detail: Last Name: Koetter Last Name: Kuo Additional Detail: Last Name: Van Phuoc Dang Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible State: TX Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor But it was deemed serious enough to be categorized as an extremely rare unsatisfactory drive due to lack of effort. State: HI OTHER Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. View rulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. HORSE PLACED 8 For full ruling text, or if you have questions or concerns about the information found in this report, please contact the racing commission where the ruling was issued. Contact Us Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit permanent application), the temporary owner`s license of Michael Dobison is hereby suspended. The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. State: CO Action Taken: Suspended Kreiser is seen kicking out the plugs on the backstretch and then carries his lead turning for home as a couple horses challenge to his outside. State: MN Action Taken: Ineligible 2022 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Additional Detail: Last Name: Defreitas CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $50 racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. Fhld on 11/5/2022 FINED: $500, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION This information is in an abbreviated form. First Name: Nathan "Nate" Home > Stallion Showcase > Cuatro De Julio. Additional Detail: Last Name: Gutierrez* State: OR For a list of archived bulletins, click here. First Name: Noel State: NY This Is Harness Racing Care and Training of the Trotter and Pacer Good for Business . With ongoing perception issues, theres simply no room in harness racing for cheaters. Additional Detail: Last Name: McCormick First Name: Vincent Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. Additional Detail: Last Name: Kistulentz FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED, SMITH, TYLER ALAN WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1993 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Hjermstad Although there is no charge for this information, a USTA account is required. State: NJ First Name: Jarrid It is the policy of Standardbred Canada to record the results of unsuccessful appeals upon receiving notice thereof from the Provincial Racing Commission with which an appeal is filed. USTA USTA Home About Us Racing (Entries/Results) Racing Home Entries/Results TrackMaster Race Programs Strategic Wagering Schedule The Grand Circuit Track Information Race Dates Feature Races Top Performers Fair News Find a Fair Yesterday's Top Ten Search the Archives USTA Newsletters Delinquent USTA Licenses Site Map Additional Detail: Last Name: Gagnon CUTTING, JACOB G COLTS NECK, NJ YOB 2001 IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible OTHER Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Action Taken: Ineligible SUBSCRIBE NOW TO HARNESS RACING UPDATE FOR FREE, DOWNLOAD THE MOST RECENT EDITION OF HARNESS RACING UPDATE, Lack of effort drives should draw much harsher penalties. State: KY First Name: Daniel Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s), Education. Any use of the content of these website Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Kenneth Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Sean The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. First Name: Arturo First Name: James Additional Detail: Last Name: Torres MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, DUNNING, BRYSON T CARNEYS POINT, NJ YOB 2003 Disclaimers Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Yoder has 10 days to appeal this decision to the Pennsylvania SHRC, Bureau of Standardbred Racing. First Name: Benjamin Additional Detail: Last Name: Anastassov We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. December 9 - December 15, 2022. State: GA State: View Fines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. PYE, KRISTEN A LAS VEGAS, NV YOB 1969 Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Niles State: CA pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. prohibited. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Deslandes did fail to keep a rein in each hand, Mr. Switzer caused interference in the stretch impeding the progress of Additional Detail: Last Name: Hsaio Shaw It is the policy of Standardbred Canada to record the results of unsuccessful appeals upon receiving notice thereof from the Provincial Racing Commission with which an appeal is filed. United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Umesh View rulings posted at Standardbred Canada. Help us better understand the makeup of our tennis community. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE and refused to sign blood sample card. Athearn) coming to the half causing Mr. Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner/trainer/driver license of Walter Haynes Jr. is hereby suspended. Share your location for a more tailored experience. Mr. Athearn did fail to keep a line in each hand, hands out of holders, Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a line in each hand, Mr. Jackson did cause interference causing another horse to make a break, Mr. Case did fail to keep both feet in the stirrups, Mr. Butterfield did use the whip in and excessive/imdiscriminate way, Mr. Wilson did fail to set and maintain a proper pace, Ms. Sprague did fail to honor declaration to race, Mr. Long did fail to drive when programmed - five instances, Mr. Case did kick his horse around 7/8 turn, Mr. Marston did fail to conform to the rules of racing - did not return Contact us by email at fas@ustrotting.com to retrieve your login information or 877-800-USTA. Action Taken: Ineligible DD on 1/3/2023 FINED: $100, HORSE PLACED 8 State: MN This list does not include the names of individuals suspended by the United States Anti-DopingAgency, the Tennis Integrity Unit, or ineligible as a result of the USTA Safe Play backgroundscreen. Action Taken: Ineligible at Meadowlands. First Name: Leroy Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: MO Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Yoder is fined $200.00 which is due within 10 days of this ruling. O.S.R.C.-3769-12 26(A)(7) 12-99. First Name: Meredith Additional Detail: Last Name: Overmyer State: FL Prior to applying for a 2023 Driver/Trainer License in Massachusetts Mr. Sodano must meet with the Judges at Plainridge Park. Action Taken: Ineligible FAILURE TO HAVE HORSE PROPERLY EQUIPPED, REYNOLDS, KEVIN L JR. SHICKSHINNY, PA YOB 1987 First Name: Timothy 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved |, Fines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023, Miracle Mile field brings possible record, Hooker Berry and the handsomest horse in the world, Catch A Wave upsets in $1 million Miracle Mile. First Name: Jason First Name: Donald Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Robert "Bob" Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: FL Additional Detail: Last Name: Connaway Additional Detail: Last Name: Scandalis First Name: Donavan If you have a multi-year membership you will need to pay for a multi-year driver and/or trainer license. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Swain HAYNES, WALTER E JR ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1965 State: NJ First Name: Marc Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . There is also one trainer suspended indefinitely for an illegal substance test and he is a repeat offender. But what happens when horseplayers cease to bet on a product because of dwindling confidence; how much longer then will lawmakers still support harness racing? Your Safe Play Approval Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving Minors State: NC State: CA Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible He is fined $50.00 and suspended indefinitely starting on 6/6/22. Additional Detail: No Contact Directive, SafeSport Education. State: CA View the rulings and weekly United States Trotting Association fines and suspension bulletins for free. The individuals below are subject to measures imposed by the United States Tennis AssociationIncorporated (USTA) and/or the U.S. Center for SafeSport pursuant to its authority under the Bylaws of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the Protecting Young Victimsfrom Sexual Abuse and SafeSport Authorization Act of 2017, and the USTA. Action Taken: Ineligible Fines and Suspensions Archives. Like any other sport, harness racing plays referee to its participants and assesses fines and suspensions routinely based on a myriad of different violations, most of which border on the minor side of things. And amazingly, that occurrence was the only one in the entire century from Dover. OTHER Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Cubillos Additional Detail: Last Name: Clark View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. M on 12/9/2022 FINED: $500 State: NC Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses .