State: DE FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS, MILLER, BRETT A BLACKLICK, OH YOB 1973 O.S.R.C.-3769-17-17(I) 17-99 If the fine is not paid to the judge by 1/13/23 he shall be suspended. First Name: Anibal First Name: Court First Name: Jeremy State: NJ For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. 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 First Name: Donald State: MA Share your location for a more tailored experience. Additional Detail: Last Name: Overmyer Action Taken: Ineligible We are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of such information. usta racing fines and suspensions - foundationsduhok.com First Name: Daniel Action Taken: Ineligible MR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $100 Action Taken: Ineligible KILLEEN, JACK J WASHINGTON, PA YOB 2000 Action Taken: Ineligible At the top of this list, I would consider any infraction that destroys the integrity of a race outcome. First Name: Ronald Only in the closing stages once App Hanover is finally passed and, on the wire, does Kreiser then elect to hopelessly flick the whip. Action Taken: Ineligible State: FL State: CA If you have a multi-year membership you will need to pay for a multi-year driver and/or trainer license. Action Taken: Ineligible State: KY From last weeks Fines and Suspensions list published from the USTA, there was a major ruling against trainer and driver Cory Kreiser resulting from his drive on a horse named App Hanover from Feb. 10 at The Meadows. Jack Pelling is in no great rush to be a top harness racing driver, but is certainly happy with where his deliberate pace has brought him at this point. This information is in an abbreviated form. Action Taken: Ineligible Fines and suspensions issued by the licensed judges. Nfld on 12/21/2022 FINED: $300 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Privacy Policy OTHER State: FL *If you are renewing or obtaining a new membership additional fees apply. Action Taken: Ineligible Minor positives in prior week fines & suspensions - Harnesslink Strong Free For Allers to battle at Yonkers, Young stallions lesser known but valuable, $463,000 supplemental payment to SOA of NY horsemen. First-time and/or apologetic offenders can expect a standard $15,000 fine for criticizing the officials. State: MT Any fine. First Name: Robert "Bob" First Name: Patrick Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor Contact Us 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. confusion among trailing horses, Mr. Campbell did fail to set and maintain a proper pace, Mr. Butterfield did engage in language/conduct towards State Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving Minors Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, Enter to select, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, On Probation for 2 years upon return to sport, Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors, Criminal Disposition - involving Minors; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct; Criminal Disposition - involving a minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Power Imbalance; Inappropriate Conduct; Physical Misconduct, (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct. PARTICIPATING WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE, REYNOLDS, ALLIE WHITING, NJ YOB 1954 Major player/referee confrontations during a game generally run $25,000. Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. State: MO Action Taken: Ineligible 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. First Name: Brian Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. As the ruling states, Kreiser was fined $5,000 and suspended for 120 days because he "did not put forth his best effort to win by failing to drive his horse to the finish." Which, if what the ruling says is true, is a polite way of saying that the outcome of the race was illegally altered. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor SILVA, MARK A MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ YOB 1964 racing. State: CA Chief Appellate Officer upholds Penske Racing Fines and points reduces INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, HANNERS, AUSTIN B WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1999 O.S.R.C.-3769-12 26(A)(7) 12-99. First Name: Arturo This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. January 13 - January19, 2023. The Massachusetts Driver/Trainer License No.26115 of Justin Sodano is hereby reinstated and has been restored to good standing. Action Taken: Ineligible at Lexington, leg New Jersey Sires S. at Meadowlands, elim. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; (Subject to appeal / not yet final) Additional Detail: No Contact Directive, SafeSport Education. First Name: Jon Action Taken: On probation until September 1, 2023 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 6 GARYSALWAYSRIGHT in race 7 on 12/30/22 at the Meadows, driver Wilbur Yoder did whip the horse using other than wrist and elbow action while in the stretch. Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility Additional Detail: Last Name: Defreitas HENDRY, ERNIE A MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1968 13:71-23.1; Payment of the fine associated with this ruling must be received by the NJRC on or before February 7, 2023. at Meadowlands. Action Taken: Ineligible State: PA All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. Additional Detail: Last Name: Khandroo FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS, BYRON, JEFFREY D THORNTON, ON YOB 1985 *** NO RECORDS FOUND *** PART TWO - MAJOR PENALTIES First Name: Normandie Condition Sheets - U.S. Trotting Last Name: Kerlew First Name: Maurice Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Mr. Sowers did come out where clearance didn't exist approaching 7/8th pole while driving DREAMFAIR FANTASY. Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: MN First Name: Jason Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Jeschke Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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. Action Taken: Ineligible State: CA Copyright 2022 | Standardbred Canada. This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Action Taken: Ineligible 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. USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. (1:50.1) in the HambletonianMuscle Hill was also a Dan Patch Award winner in 2008 as harness racing's top 2-year-oldHe finished his career with 20 wins in 21 races (the last 20 victories in a row) and $3.27 million in pursesMuscle Hill's $2.45 . Additional Detail: Last Name: Zellefrow Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Fischer Additional Detail: Last Name: Bettuo State: South Africa State: NC MVR on 1/3/2023 FINED: $300 Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Deserving heavy favorites who duck at the start or who elect to sit fourth on the rail instead of pulling only to then close in 25 seconds and miss by a length comes with the territory of betting the races. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Admittedly, the description of what I saw is coming from someone whos never driven in a single harness race before, so maybe I have it all wrong. Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/20/2022 State: GA 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. Said suspension shall be served on five (5) consecutive New Jersey Racing Days and shall be served on December 18, 2022, December 23, 2022, December 24, 2022, December 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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. State: MN Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: CA Any use of the content of these website Action Taken: Ineligible prohibited. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: George Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct View Fines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . State: IL pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is Action Taken: Ineligible at Pocono, leg Kentucky Sires S. at Oak Grove; second in Hambletonian Maturity, Cutler Mem., leg Graduate Ser. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct His suspension is hereby lifted as of Friday, December 30, 2022 and he is restored to good standing. If you would like more information please contact our licensing department at michele.kopiec@ustrotting.com or by phone at 877-800-USTA ext. State: CA Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Stephen These penalties stemmed from pre . Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels live racing for Friday night, Next Article Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/20/2022 State: OH another horse; finished 2nd placed 4th, Mr. McGee did take up abruptly/sit down in front of horses causing Additional Detail: Last Name: Kistulentz Additional Detail: Last Name: Hsaio Shaw State: PA Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Matt INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 Additional Detail: Last Name: Carey First Name: Leroy Action Taken: Ineligible The isolation requirement has been lifted since November 16, 2022, due to an announcement by the Free State. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct The fine associated with this ruling must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before December 31, 2022. Additional Detail: Last Name: McCormick Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Sheehan Last Name: Amabile Pelling, in just his fourth year of driving, has opened 2023 with wins in nearly 26 percent of his 62 starts at Freehold Raceway. Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA account is required. Additional Detail: SafeSport Education. 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 First Name: Aaron Although there is no charge for this information, a USTA account is required. State: FL DOBISON, MICHAEL L COTTONPORT, LA YOB 1962 Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE. Additional Detail: Last Name: Joyner Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Hambletonian S.; third in Stanley Dancer T. At 4, winner Charlie Hill Mem., Sebastian K Inv. Additional Detail: Last Name: Callaghan State: AR State: CO Action Taken: Ineligible State: MN Additional Detail: Last Name: Wargo First Name: Sayed The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. Additional Detail: Last Name: Zemaitelis Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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? That may mean stiffer penalties to rule breakers, but itll ultimately be a necessity for racing to continue on. State: TX SODANO, JUSTIN M MONTGOMERY, NY YOB 1996 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each hand while driving I`LLCALLYOULATER Last Name: Baldogo Additional Detail: Last Name: Montana State: NY The infraction was categorized as Unsatisfactory drive Lack of effort. State: NC stretch. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE Driver Stacy Chiodo is hereby issued a driving suspension for a period of five (5) days and is also fined the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars. Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Townsend FAILURE TO HAVE HORSE PROPERLY EQUIPPED, REYNOLDS, KEVIN L JR. SHICKSHINNY, PA YOB 1987 Previous Article WHIPPING OUT OF CONTENTION Something went wrong. All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. Harness Racing - USTA Racing - United States Trotting Association Top Performers - Trainers Today's Feature Races Handicapping/Need Help USTA Strategic Wagering The "USTA Strategic Wagering" program is designed to provide value to horseplayers by guaranteeing the size of designated betting pools. Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Any fine or suspension currently under appeal will NOT be shown. But it was deemed serious enough to be categorized as an extremely rare unsatisfactory drive due to lack of effort. MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $100 State: CA Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . OTHER GEORGE, SCOTT TYLER ANDERSON, IN YOB 1985 Additional Detail: Last Name: Swain Additional Detail: Last Name: Gutierrez* First Name: David 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Milos State: OH December 9 - December 15, 2022. If what is described in the USTA ruling is factually accurate, then what other reaction could one possibly have? Steward/Program Supervisor which included implicit and threatening View rulings posted at Standardbred Canada. First Name: Roberto Additional Detail: Last Name: Princell Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of Kristen Pye is hereby suspended. Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $100 HAYNES, WALTER E JR ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1965 State: CT Additional Detail: Last Name: McLain Additional Detail: Last Name: Haultain First Name: Daniel Action Taken: Ineligible Because of this, and because of its reliance on taxpayer funds to sustain itself in many jurisdictions, racing cannot be hesitant to condemn detriments to the sport in the harshest of terms. Additional Detail: Last Name: Hunter USTA monitors these matters on a regular basis and will update the status as information becomes available. A list of individuals suspended or banned by theU.S. Center for SafeSport in all other sports can be foundHERE. 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. First Name: Doug State: MN Status as of 12/20/2022 Subsequent Ruling Having complied with the IRB fingerprint requirement, owner William Delong is hereby restored to good standing in the state of Illinois. First Name: Michael Please try logging back in or call customer support at 1-800-990-8782 for assistance. First Name: Peter Mr. Lee was suspended for his conduct which was detrimental to racing. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor USTA Fines and Suspensions - Harnesslink - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST Regrettably, such actions give credence to those who say that harness racing is crooked. The urine sample collected from the horse Paloma Ruiz on February 4, 2022 identified the presence of the prohibited substances Oxymorphone, Oxycodone and Noroxycodone at a level of 3.0ng/mL and 0.057ng/mL and 0.333ng/mL respectively; The presence of Oxymorphone, Oxycodone and Noroxycodone in the horse Paloma Ruiz on February 4, 2022 is in direct violation of NJRC rule N.J.A.C. 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. MR on 12/27/2022 FINED: $250 CCE Solutions MACH N in race 8. Additional Detail: Last Name: Thomas-Riley Additional Detail: Last Name: Clark Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct You should contact the Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Mr. Yoder is fined $200.00 which is due within 10 days of this ruling. First Name: Casey Drivers: Wins: . 432 Ridge Road, Plymouth, ME 04969. Fines And Suspensions | Standardbred Canada Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct First Name: Jason First Name: Gerardo Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. State: CA First Name: Olaf Prior to applying for a 2023 Driver/Trainer License in Massachusetts Mr. Sodano must meet with the Judges at Plainridge Park. IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200 Leading Owner Fined, Suspended . First Name: Jeffrey Additional Detail: Last Name: Cyril 3294. Additional Detail: Last Name: Berger -Weekes* First Name: Nathan "Nate" State: NJ,, PA FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED, SMITH, TYLER ALAN WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1993 December 30, 2022 - January 5, 2023. First Name: Pete Additional Detail: Last Name: Torres 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. Status as of 12/20/2022 Subsequent Ruling Having complied with the IRB fingerprint requirement, owner Kristen Pyle is hereby restored to good standing in the state of Illinois. Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility Additional Detail: Last Name: Rachal Throughout the stretch drive, App Hanover maintained his lead with Kreiser sitting motionless and if anything, it at least appears Kreiser tries to slow the progress of App Hanover. hand, Mr. Case did have his foot out of the stirrup in the stretch, Mr. Asher-Stalbaum did change course in the first turn causing another FAS Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC) licensee, Scott DiDomenico was the programmed trainer of the horse Turbochargedpete when it competed in the 10th race at Freehold Raceway on Saturday, November 19, 2022; The horse Turbochargedpete finished 2nd in the 10th race on November 19, 2022; Following its performance in the 10th race at Freehold Raceway on November 19, 2022, the horse Turbochargedpete was selected to submit blood and urine samples for analysis; The urine sample collected from the horse, Turbochargedpete, on November 19, 2022 identified the presence of the prohibited substances Oxymorphone and Noroxycodone at a level of 8.3 ng/mL; The fine associated with this ruling muat be paid by January 8, 2023. PART ONE The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. USTA Top Performers - U.S. Trotting Additional Detail: Last Name: Rust View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. *** NO RECORDS FOUND ***. First Name: Stephen PENALTY BOX - 2021. (b) Notice of penalty.Written or printed notice of all fines and other penalties imposed by the judges or starter shall be delivered to the person penalized, notice shall be posted immediately at the office of the association, and notice shall be forwarded immediately to the commission and the United States trotting association by the presiding judge or clerk of the course. ANNUNZIATA, MICHAEL MAHOPAC, NY YOB 1977 in race 1 while approaching 3/4 pole. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sueno FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, DUNNING, BRYSON T CARNEYS POINT, NJ YOB 2003 Click here for prior week Fines and Suspensions. First Name: William Two minor positives, one for Tranexamic Acid and one for Gabapentin, lead the way from this past weeks harness racing fines and suspensions from the USTA. State: GA Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. With ongoing perception issues, theres simply no room in harness racing for cheaters. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Additional Detail: Last Name: Pozo Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Bob IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, IRVINE, BRAD D MOUNTAINTOP, PA YOB 1971 YODER, WILBUR L WASHINGTON, PA YOB 1964 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Please check your entries and try again. Lack of effort drives should draw much harsher penalties Action Taken: Ineligible Previous Article Click here to view rulings posted at Standardbred Canada. 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. The payment associated with this fine must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before January 30, 2023.