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. State: CA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 8 GIVEN UP TERROR in race 12 on 12/30/22 at the Meadows, driver Jack Killeen did whip the horse using other than wrist and elbow action while in the stretch. State: TX HORSE PLACED 8 Disclaimers First Name: Jeffrey Standardbred Canada assumes no liability for errors or omissions. First Name: Rex If you have a multi-year membership you will need to pay for a multi-year driver and/or trainer license. Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible State: MO and refused to sign blood sample card. Status as of 12/28/2022 Subsequent Ruling Having submitted valid fingerprints, OT-D Walter Haynes, Jr. is hereby restored to good standing in the state of Illinois. First Name: Hasheem PA Code Title 7-205.409(c) While driving No. 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. Add your ideas to topics by selecting the topic in the add ideas here drop down menu. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct So, based from the elevation of the incident to an infraction that is evidently once a generation, individuals in higher positions than me took exception to the drive. State: FL The payment associated with this fine must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before January 30, 2023. Breeders Crown at Meadowlands; second in Kentucky Futy., Final Kentucky Sires S. - Champ. December 16 - December 22, 2022. First-time and/or apologetic offenders can expect a standard $15,000 fine for criticizing the officials. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Aranda Villalba 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. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct PYE, KRISTEN A LAS VEGAS, NV YOB 1969 Strong Free For Allers to battle at Yonkers, Young stallions lesser known but valuable, $463,000 supplemental payment to SOA of NY horsemen. These penalties stemmed from pre . First Name: Matt Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed. Additional Detail: Last Name: Hewitt State: MN Other sports have issued lifetime bans related to point-shaving and gambling; most notably of course is Pete Rose who after over 30 years remains banned from baseball. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Fischer Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Fortunately, the infraction is rare in the sport, but when the violation does happen as it did in February at The Meadows a much stronger message must be sent. Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each . Mea on 12/27/2022 FINED: $200 State: FL Last Name: Kerlew Action Taken: Ineligible 432 Ridge Road, Plymouth, ME 04969. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Berger -Weekes* State: OH USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. Additional Detail: Last Name: Dalton Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor OTHER Privacy Policy Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor The only other incident I recall that at least visually looked as bad was from a different driver at Dover nine years ago. State: MN OTHER Additional Detail: Last Name: Maynor* December 9 - December 15, 2022. The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. Something went wrong. The USTA's Internet-based computer database is your source for complete and official data on Standardbred racing, breeding, and data on the individuals who drive, train, own, . *If you are renewing or obtaining a new membership additional fees apply. Action Taken: Temporary Suspension A harness racing trainer has been handed a three-year suspension and a $1,500 fine stemming from a positive test for cobalt that was produced from a pre-race test. The isolation requirement has been lifted since November 16, 2022, due to an announcement by the Free State. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: SafeSport Education. Action Taken: On probation until September 1, 2023 Additional Detail: Last Name: Kistulentz Action Taken: Ineligible For fines, suspensions and rulings from other North American jurisdictions, visit theUSTA. First Name: Robert "Bob" Additional Detail: No Contact Directive, SafeSport Education. finished 2nd was placed 3rd. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible OTHER CHIODO, STACY L JACKSON, NJ YOB 1977 pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is First Name: Paul The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. State: NJ First Name: Sayed Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: KY Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Kevin First Name: Kieran Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition View Fines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST The Board of Judges has determined that Mr. Hendry`s actions are in direct violation of N.J.A.C. State: MN State: FL PRc on 11/17/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/31/2022 State: MD CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $50 State: NY PART ONE The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Lance Action Taken: Ineligible State: OH Whether right or wrong, weve come to accept certain non-trying efforts as part of the game. First Name: David Additional Detail: Last Name: Clark Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible State: FL First Name: William 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 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. Action Taken: On Probation upon return to sport Any fine. Additional Detail: Last Name: Townsend Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to racing. State: CT prohibited. State: MA Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment welting as reported by state vet, Mr. White did use profane and offensive language towards track employee Action Taken: Ineligible DTN on 12/30/2022 FINED: $1,000 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed. Published Misconduct: Intimate Relationship - involving a Power Imbalance; Inappropriate Conduct; Physical Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Bettuo State: FL Additional Detail: Last Name: Becker Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct at Meadowlands. State: CA First Name: Colin Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct stretch. First Name: Olaf We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. Having failed to satisfy 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of William C. Delong is hereby suspended. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Haw on 9/4/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 1/3/2023 #waterfall #hangingbridge #suspensionbridge #Lechfall #munich #daytrip #bavaria #germanylife #travelvlog Hey Viewers,You Should take RB 68 from Munich hbf to. State: HI Action Taken: Ineligible CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE, BROWN, BRADY SLIPPERY ROCK, PA YOB 1993 First Name: Marc First Name: Douglas EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP If it happens again, the result should be a lifetime ban. And in his case, he at least bet for his team unlike most racing infractions that are the result of someone trying not to win. POLANSKY, MIKE R MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1958 YODER, WILBUR L WASHINGTON, PA YOB 1964 Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct But unlike most other sports, including its thoroughbred counterpart, the mainstream perception of harness racing is that sometimes it is a sport thats less than on the up-and-up. First Name: William Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible State: CA First Name: Jason Additional Detail: Last Name: Van Phuoc Dang IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, IRVINE, BRAD D MOUNTAINTOP, PA YOB 1971 State: IL First Name: Hector Andres Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Charlie Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Fragodt POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE Action Taken: Ineligible State: South Africa Mr. Killeen has 10 days to appeal this decision to the Pennsylvania SHRC, Bureau of Standardbred Racing. Nfld on 12/21/2022 FINED: $300 Additional Detail: Last Name: Geesner* This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Previous Article First Name: Brian Regrettably, such actions give credence to those who say that harness racing is crooked. Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . 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. Mr. Sowers did pull out in front of #6 (ARTZUMA) (Mr. Matthew driving SUPREME MR on 12/28/2022 FINED: $100 Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. Major player/referee confrontations during a game generally run $25,000. State: CA SILVA, MARK A MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ YOB 1964 State: CO For a list of archived bulletins, click here. Last Name: Booth Action Taken: Ineligible All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. Additional Detail: 2 year probation upon return to sport, No Contact Directive(s), SafeSport Education. January 6 - January 12, 2023. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition First Name: Umesh Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). Additional Detail: Last Name: Carlyle First Name: Casey Mark Silva was the programmed trainer of the horse TUXEDO BAY when he raced in the 1st race at the Meadowlands Racetrack on June 3, 2022. First Name: Stoyan State: CA, ID Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Suspended in race 1 while approaching 3/4 pole. SODANO, JUSTIN M MONTGOMERY, NY YOB 1996 Your Membership Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. 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 State: FL First Name: Theodore Action Taken: Ineligible Fhld on 2/4/2022 FINED: $1,000, FULL 7 DAYS, 2/3/2023 THRU 2/9/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . M on 6/3/2022 FINED: $500, FULL 15 DAYS, 12/26/2022 THRU 1/9/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION State: CO Corona isolation requirement lifted. DD on 1/3/2023 FINED: $100, HORSE PLACED 8 PARTICIPATING WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE, REYNOLDS, ALLIE WHITING, NJ YOB 1954 3294. confusion among trailing horses, Mr. Campbell did fail to set and maintain a proper pace, Mr. Butterfield did engage in language/conduct towards State Action Taken: Ineligible The Massachusetts Driver/Trainer License No.26115 of Justin Sodano is hereby reinstated and has been restored to good standing. Action Taken: Temporary Suspension View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. MR on 12/27/2022 FINED: $250 View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER LICENSE Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition min average 10 starts per month. racing. First Name: Taylor FAILURE TO HONOR DECLARATION, BERRY, PATRICK D HARRINGTON, DE YOB 1976 prohibited. FAILURE TO HAVE HORSE PROPERLY EQUIPPED, REYNOLDS, KEVIN L JR. SHICKSHINNY, PA YOB 1987 Mr. Yoder is fined $200.00 which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Fines and suspensions issued by the licensed judges. Action Taken: Ineligible Having waived his right to a hearing before the Board of Judges driver Ernie Hendry is hereby issued a driving suspension for a period of five (5) New Jersey Racing days and fined the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars. First Name: Christopher Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible State: KY United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Action Taken: Ineligible - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . First Name: Vincent Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of Kristen Pye is hereby suspended. State: OR Additional Detail: Last Name: Connaway - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . Said suspension shall be served on January 6, 2023, January 7, 2023, January 13, 2023, January 14, 2023, and January 20, 2023 inclusive. Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor HAYNES, WALTER E JR ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1965 Additional Detail: Last Name: Black First Name: Collins For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. Action Taken: Ineligible The infraction was categorized as Unsatisfactory drive Lack of effort. Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility Additional Detail: Last Name: Woody Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels live racing for Friday night, Next Article Mr. Sowers did come out where clearance didn't exist approaching 7/8th pole while driving DREAMFAIR FANTASY. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible horse to break, Mr. Switzer did fail to drive when programmed, Mr. Whitney did use the whip in an indiscriminate manner, Mr. Cushing did cause interference in the stretch impeding the progress Last Name: Amabile First Name: Daniel We are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of such information. Action Taken: Ineligible State: AL, GA Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses Legislative Tool Kit . First Name: Donavan Additional Detail: Last Name: Carey Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving Minors; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct 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. Your Safe Play Approval Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! State: CA Fhld on 11/5/2022 FINED: $500, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION CUTTING, JACOB G COLTS NECK, NJ YOB 2001 All rights reserved. Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson DE LONG, WILLIAM C CLINTON, WI YOB 1954 First Name: Djori 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. ANNUNZIATA, MICHAEL MAHOPAC, NY YOB 1977 Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). Action Taken: Ineligible State: AL Cuatro De Julio stands his first season in 2023. FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, DUNNING, BRYSON T CARNEYS POINT, NJ YOB 2003 The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. 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 - Sexual Misconduct State: MN This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. (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 . State: CA Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. Additional Detail: Last Name: Duclos Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Pearson Mea on 12/30/2022 FINED: $200 Action Taken: Ineligible To help combat integrity concerns and in the process gain confidence from existing and potentially new horseplayers, harness racing needs to run a clean product. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sheehan State: TX, MN Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct 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? First Name: Timothy Additional Detail: Last Name: Sullivan Action Taken: Ineligible In harness racing in New Zealand and Australia for example, that same drive may have resulted in a suspension of a year, if not more. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: CA You should contact the POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE To view the Suspended Horse List, click here. State: CA First Name: Leroy POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Minor At the top of this list, I would consider any infraction that destroys the integrity of a race outcome. Please check your entries and try again. Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving Minors Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: PA 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. 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 Additional Detail: Last Name: Joyner 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. Additional Detail: SafeSport Education, Last Name: Kepka Bourbans Best sings a winning swan song Thursday at MGM Northfield Park, Next Article Click on home page icons or topics in the information drop down menu for more information. Additional Detail: Last Name: McCormick Additional Detail: Last Name: McLain Please try logging back in or call customer support at 1-800-990-8782 for assistance. Further information may be available by contacting the racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. Additional Detail: Last Name: Koetter State: AR Previous Article First Name: Nathan "Nate" State: TX State: MN Mr.Ebersole is hereby fined $500. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is Additional Detail: Last Name: Princell First Name: Roberto 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. First Name: Dustin State: KY Additional Detail: Last Name: Callaghan Additional Detail: Last Name: Gadasalli Additional Detail: Last Name: Defreitas There is also one trainer suspended indefinitely for an illegal substance test and he is a repeat offender.