3294. Conn. Agencies Regs. 12-574-B42 - Fines, suspensions, expulsions and State: PA; NJ At the top of this list, I would consider any infraction that destroys the integrity of a race outcome. Action Taken: Ineligible View the rulings and weekly United States Trotting Association fines and suspension bulletins for free. First Name: Victor Action Taken: Ineligible racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. Privacy Policy Harness Racing - USTA My Account - United States Trotting Association Online Services and Account Management Apply for/Renew your USTA Membership Apply for/Renew your driver-trainer license Activate a horse's electronic eligibility Add funds to your Pathway* account Online Horse Entry Subscribe to/Manage your Hoof Beats Magazine subscription FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, DUNNING, BRYSON T CARNEYS POINT, NJ YOB 2003 confusion among trailing horses, Mr. Campbell did fail to set and maintain a proper pace, Mr. Butterfield did engage in language/conduct towards State State: PA Action Taken: Ineligible If it happens again, the result should be a lifetime ban. Mr.Ebersole is hereby fined $500. Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Gadasalli Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct State: MT 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 OSRC 3769-17-17-B,C & L. While driving ##5 Soho Wallstreet A at the top of the stretch in race 1 on 12/30/22 at Dayton Raceway, Mr. Smith did whip the horse using other than wrist and elbow action, and also in an indiscriminate and exaggerated manner, (3rd offense). First Name: Stoyan INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP First Name: David View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. First Name: James Bartholomew 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, . CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $100 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. State: PA Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct First Name: Douglas (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 . M on 12/16/2022 FINED: $300 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. The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. Additional Detail: Last Name: Joyner ViewFines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023,as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. First Name: Mark 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Clark CCE Solutions DOBISON, MICHAEL L COTTONPORT, LA YOB 1962 MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $100 Action Taken: Ineligible Previous Article USTA Top Performers - U.S. Trotting Racing Home > Top Performers > driver TOP PERFORMERS IN 2021 Drivers/Trainers Click on a link below to see the top 50 Drivers/Trainers in that category. First Name: Sayed State: NC prohibited. Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. This Is Harness Racing Care and Training of the Trotter and Pacer Good for Business . rule 13:71-20.15(b)6. 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. The only other incident I recall that at least visually looked as bad was from a different driver at Dover nine years ago. The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. The Board of Judges has determined that Mr. Hendry`s actions are in direct violation of N.J.A.C. State: State: KY State: CA M on 6/3/2022 FINED: $500, FULL 15 DAYS, 12/26/2022 THRU 1/9/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Arturo suspension | Standardbred Canada Mr. Lee was suspended for his conduct which was detrimental to racing. Please try logging back in or call customer support at 1-800-990-8782 for assistance. State: OK LATE DRIVER CHANGE, ROSS, JORDAN M COVINGTON, TN YOB 1997 State: KY Action Taken: Ineligible All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. HAYNES, SARA MEREA ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1977 Action Taken: Ineligible pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is First Name: Aaron Additional Detail: Last Name: Defreitas First Name: Hector Andres Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition YODER, WILBUR L WASHINGTON, PA YOB 1964 PA Code Title 7-205.409(c) While driving No. Status as of 1/3/2023 Subsequent Ruling Having submitted valid fingerprints on 12/28/2022, owner Michael Dobison is hereby restored to good standing in the state of Illinois. FAILURE TO HAVE HORSE PROPERLY EQUIPPED, REYNOLDS, KEVIN L JR. SHICKSHINNY, PA YOB 1987 CCE Solutions Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Dale Last Name: Spencer USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. Additional Detail: Last Name: Copeland Action Taken: Ineligible State: NC Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Athearn) coming to the half causing Mr. Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Action Taken: Ineligible ME Harness - 2021 Penalty Box State: FL Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; (Subject to appeal / not yet final) Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor While driving #2 Lawrence N in race 10 on 12/21/22 he whipped the horse after the finish. Only in the closing stages once App Hanover is finally passed and, on the wire, does Kreiser then elect to hopelessly flick the whip. December 16 - December 22, 2022. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Peter 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. This website will list only fines and suspensions issued within the preceding 12 month period. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Swain Action Taken: Ineligible ANNUNZIATA, MICHAEL MAHOPAC, NY YOB 1977 State: AL State: CA pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is State: TX November 25 - December 1, 2022. Action Taken: Ineligible Harness Racing - USTA Harness the Excitement! - United States Trotting 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. Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed. 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. First Name: Dustin Status as of 12/28/2022 Subsequent Ruling Having submitted valid fingerprints, owner Sara Haynes is hereby restored to good standing in the state of Illinois. The United States Trotting Association assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Umesh State: CA, ID This information is in an abbreviated form. Action Taken: Ineligible Corona isolation requirement lifted. If what is described in the USTA ruling is factually accurate, then what other reaction could one possibly have? CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $50 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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 - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Princell 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Koetter State: CA Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: MN First Name: Shawn First Name: Charlie First Name: Jeff HENDRY, ERNIE A MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1968 Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). First Name: Michael Action Taken: Ineligible State: MD Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible in race 1 while approaching 3/4 pole. First Name: Patrick CHIODO, STACY L JACKSON, NJ YOB 1977 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved |. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Driver/Trainer - U.S. Trotting - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each . This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. MR on 12/27/2022 FINED: $250 FAILURE TO HONOR DECLARATION, BERRY, PATRICK D HARRINGTON, DE YOB 1976 PENALTY BOX - 2021. Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses Legislative Tool Kit . Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Minor positives in prior week fines & suspensions - Harnesslink Additional Detail: Last Name: Hunter Breeders Crown at Meadowlands; second in Kentucky Futy., Final Kentucky Sires S. - Champ. Additional Detail: Last Name: Anastassov Additional Detail: Last Name: Fragodt Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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. First Name: Daniel To view the Suspended Horse List, click here. Hoof Beats - U.S. Trotting FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, NEILL, DREW D DELAWARE, OH YOB 1999 State: NY language. Action Taken: Ineligible Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner/trainer/driver license of Walter Haynes Jr. is hereby suspended. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible Previous Article Additional Detail: SafeSport Education, Last Name: Kepka State: FL Lack of effort drives should draw much harsher penalties Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor OTHER Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Additional Detail: SafeSport Education. First Name: Rafael Action Taken: Ineligible State: MN Additional Detail: Last Name: O'Neill First Name: Steven Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA account is required. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor OTHER Nfld on 11/19/2022 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF 1/3/2023 Any use of the content of these website First Name: Meredith 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. Mr. Yoder has 10 days to appeal this decision to the Pennsylvania SHRC, Bureau of Standardbred Racing. Action Taken: Suspended State: NY Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor at Lexington, leg New Jersey Sires S. at Meadowlands, elim. Leading Owner Fined, Suspended . All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. First Name: Jon 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. Last Name: Mitchell Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Diokno Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct State: CA First Name: Normandie State: FL Action Taken: On Probation for 2 years upon return to sport He is fined $50.00 and suspended indefinitely starting on 6/6/22. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Anibal State: TX Bourbans Best sings a winning swan song Thursday at MGM Northfield Park, Next Article Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Pelling, in just his fourth year of driving, has opened 2023 with wins in nearly 26 percent of his 62 starts at Freehold Raceway. Additional Detail: Last Name: McCormick Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct 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: Hasheem In searching the USTA historical rulings through Pathway, the Kreiser violation is the only one this entire century from The Meadows. Fhld on 11/19/2022 FINED: $1,000, FULL 7 DAYS, 1/2/2023 THRU 1/8/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Matt For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. Additional Detail: Last Name: Johnson Fines and Suspensions : HRAction 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Bettuo State: South Africa Contact Us State: FL MVR on 1/3/2023 FINED: $300 Additional Detail: Last Name: Sjolander (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. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE But it was deemed serious enough to be categorized as an extremely rare unsatisfactory drive due to lack of effort. Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Rouse 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 Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility PA Code Title 7-205.409(c) While driving No. State: MD With ongoing perception issues, theres simply no room in harness racing for cheaters. Action Taken: Ineligible 432 Ridge Road, Plymouth, ME 04969. Rulings are available FREE - no Pathway subscription required - via the ustrottingnews.com weekly USTA Fines and Suspensions Bulletin and through Standardbred Canada. 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. Action Taken: Ineligible FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED, SMITH, TYLER ALAN WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1993 Additional Detail: Last Name: Haultain First Name: Stephen Current Horse Suspensions for Positive Tests Outstanding as of March 4, 2023. Help us better understand the makeup of our tennis community. IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200 OTHER Last Name: Amabile Additional Detail. State: MN Additional Detail: Last Name: Cyril Racing (Entries/Results) Racing Home Entries/Results TrackMaster Race Programs . State: CA State: MN Additional Detail: Last Name: Black Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility State: IN Additional Detail: No Contact Directive, SafeSport Education. State: AR First Name: Jarrid First Name: Olaf Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? 205 CMR 3.00. A charge is a formal allegation that a crime has occurred and is different than a conviction, which is a determination of guilt. 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. 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 Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. State: HI 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. To compound matters, the incident came in Pennsylvania, right at a time where there are discussions of redirecting the funds currently afforded to the states racing industry. Additional Detail: Last Name: McLain 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: Natale Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition First Name: Bob Mea on 12/27/2022 FINED: $200 State: OH Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s), Education. Additional Detail: Last Name: Villareal Mr. Smith has 10 days to the pay the fine, and 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC. Although there is no charge for this information, a USTA account is required. Action Taken: Suspension until September 2, 2023 Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility Nfld on 12/21/2022 FINED: $300 First Name: Ronald Further information may be available by contacting the racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors First Name: Court POLANSKY, MIKE R MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1958 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, HANNERS, AUSTIN B WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1999 DD on 1/2/2023 FINED: $300, HORSE PLACED 2 Additional Detail: Last Name: Woody First Name: Collins Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Last Name: Kerlew KICKING A HORSE, MILLER, ELSON L LAGRANGE, IN YOB 2001 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.