ViewFines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022,as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. LATE DRIVER CHANGE, CLARK, CHAD E MONTPELIER, IN YOB 1977 State: OH Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Although there is no charge for this information, a USTA account is required. Previous Article This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Action Taken: Ineligible 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. State: FL First Name: James Additional Detail: Last Name: Gagnon These penalties stemmed from pre . State: CA
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Additional Detail: Last Name: Carlyle (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. First Name: Hector Andres Additional Detail: Last Name: Montana December 9 - December 15, 2022. MR on 12/28/2022 FINED: $100 KILLEEN, JACK J WASHINGTON, PA YOB 2000
Additional Detail: SafeSport Education, Last Name: Kepka 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 United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Add your ideas to topics by selecting the topic in the add ideas here drop down menu. Action Taken: Ineligible Mea on 12/27/2022 FINED: $200 Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible State: VA Having failed to satisfy 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of William C. Delong is hereby suspended. State: November 25 - December 1, 2022. Any use of the content of these website First Name: Pierre FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS, MILLER, BRETT A BLACKLICK, OH YOB 1973 First Name: Niles Additional Detail: Last Name: Fischer CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $50
USTA Top Performers - U.S. Trotting State: AL State: NY INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible And amazingly, that occurrence was the only one in the entire century from Dover. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: PA State: AR First Name: Jason First Name: Djori Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible
United States Trotting Association - Rulings/Regulatory State: South Africa View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/28/2022 Additional Detail: Last Name: Villareal Fines and Suspensions Archives. Additional Detail: Last Name: Jacome Jaramillo* Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: McLain Action Taken: Ineligible *** NO RECORDS FOUND *** PART TWO - MAJOR PENALTIES 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. - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . Action Taken: Temporary Suspension
Condition Sheets - U.S. Trotting State: AL, GA Rulings are collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Mr. Sowers did come out where clearance didn't exist approaching 7/8th pole while driving DREAMFAIR FANTASY. First Name: Taylor Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving Minors Action Taken: Ineligible min average 10 starts per month. State: TX First Name: Noel First Name: Shawn
Harness Racing - USTA Harness the Excitement! - United States Trotting Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor PENALTY BOX - 2021. LATE DRIVER CHANGE, ROSS, JORDAN M COVINGTON, TN YOB 1997 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. Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA account is required. Additional Detail: Last Name: Pearson ANNUNZIATA, MICHAEL MAHOPAC, NY YOB 1977 First-time and/or apologetic offenders can expect a standard $15,000 fine for criticizing the officials. Action Taken: Ineligible 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. State: FL First Name: Christopher State: MO 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. Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each . First Name: Rex 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. finished 2nd was placed 3rd. For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. First Name: Olaf State: MD
Fines And Suspensions | Standardbred Canada Additional Detail: Last Name: Maynor* Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). 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. That may mean stiffer penalties to rule breakers, but itll ultimately be a necessity for racing to continue on. First Name: Jon State: PA; NJ FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, NEILL, DREW D DELAWARE, OH YOB 1999 First Name: Victor 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Gaynor Fhld on 12/10/2022 FINED: $100 Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to racing. 432 Ridge Road, Plymouth, ME 04969. FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, DUNNING, BRYSON T CARNEYS POINT, NJ YOB 2003 State: NJ United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson Additional Detail: Last Name: Duclos If you would like more information please contact our licensing department at
[email protected] or by phone at 877-800-USTA ext. First Name: Robert "Bob" Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct CCE Solutions Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while Additional Detail: Last Name: Van Phuoc Dang Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: MA Additional Detail: Last Name: Wargo
Corona: What rules still apply in Munich and Bavaria 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. IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200 Please check your entries and try again. HENDRY, ERNIE A MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1968 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 Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. First Name: Michael Action Taken: Ineligible Copyright 2002-2022 by
This list also contains individuals who have been reported for Sexual Misconduct as defined in theU.S.Center for SafeSport Code, but who fall outside of the jurisdiction of the USTAand/or the U.S. Center for SafeSport and such report has been verified through publicly available records. 2022 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Dalton The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission.
Harness Racing - USTA Racing - United States Trotting Association Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Last Name: Spencer 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 State: CA The United States Trotting Association assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Additional Detail: Last Name: Zellefrow State: OH, KY Any fine. By accessing thisinformation, you agree to and accept theUSTAs terms of use. FAILURE TO HONOR DECLARATION, BERRY, PATRICK D HARRINGTON, DE YOB 1976 IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, IRVINE, BRAD D MOUNTAINTOP, PA YOB 1971 A list of individuals suspended or banned by theU.S. Center for SafeSport in all other sports can be foundHERE. State: MO Additional Detail: Last Name: Swain The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. Additional Detail: Last Name: Clark INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, HANNERS, AUSTIN B WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1999 State: MN Action Taken: Ineligible If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of Sara Haynes is hereby suspended. First Name: Aaron State: KY Action Taken: Temporary Suspension If you have a multi-year membership you will need to pay for a multi-year driver and/or trainer license.
For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Additional Detail: Last Name: Fitzgerald* Nfld on 12/21/2022 FINED: $300 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.
FAS Driver/Trainer - U.S. Trotting Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: CA OTHER DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200, HORSE PLACED 8 First Name: Kasparas Additional Detail: Last Name: Love Additional Detail: Last Name: Anastassov Disclaimers Additional Detail: Last Name: Bettuo State: CA
Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: PA
United States Trotting Association State: KY 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 OTHER First Name: Hasheem Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS, BYRON, JEFFREY D THORNTON, ON YOB 1985 Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed. DTN on 12/30/2022 FINED: $1,000 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. Masks are still mandatory (at least medical mouth . Additional Detail: Last Name: Koetter First Name: Kenneth Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Mr. Yoder is fined $200.00 which is due within 10 days of this ruling. All rights reserved. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Connaway - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Donald 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. State: IL Home > Stallion Showcase > Cuatro De Julio. State: MN Additional Detail: Last Name: Sjolander 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. All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. State: FL Contact Us Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Natale State: MN 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. Published Misconduct: Intimate Relationship - involving a Power Imbalance; Inappropriate Conduct; Physical Misconduct Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct There is also one trainer suspended indefinitely for an illegal substance test and he is a repeat offender. Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide. The individuals below are subject to measures imposed by the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (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 Victims from Sexual Abuse and SafeSport . confusion among trailing horses, Mr. Campbell did fail to set and maintain a proper pace, Mr. Butterfield did engage in language/conduct towards State 13:71-23.1; Payment of the fine associated with this ruling must be received by the NJRC on or before February 7, 2023. State: NC This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. The payment associated with this fine must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before January 30, 2023. State: NC The fact that there is no separate action taken by the USTA in the form of a ruling of reciprocity shall not be construed as a failure to recognize and/or reciprocate with these published penalties. FAILURE TO HAVE HORSE PROPERLY EQUIPPED, REYNOLDS, KEVIN L JR. SHICKSHINNY, PA YOB 1987 OTHER Click here for prior week Fines and Suspensions. First Name: Normandie Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct
suspension | Standardbred Canada Additional Detail: Last Name: Vader* Action Taken: On Probation upon return to sport Additional Detail: Last Name: Miner prohibited. Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Mr. Yoder has 10 days to appeal this decision to the Pennsylvania SHRC, Bureau of Standardbred Racing. Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP First Name: Arturo KNOX, TIFFANY D SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH YOB UNKN 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. December 23 - December 29, 2022. USTA monitors these matters on a regular basis and will update the status as information becomes available. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition State: NY M on 12/16/2022 FINED: $300 2 and No. 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 Action Taken: Temporary Suspension First Name: Chardrick PA Title7-203.11(e) Mr. George failed to complete his licensing requirements for 2022. State: FL Additional Detail: Last Name: Dorsher Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. 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. State: MN State: OR Click on home page icons or topics in the information drop down menu for more information. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sheehan First Name: Jeff Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s), Education. Additional Detail: Last Name: Hewitt 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. INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $200 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving Minors; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct First Name: Kieran Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Minor USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. Bourbans Best sings a winning swan song Thursday at MGM Northfield Park, Next Article State: MN Drivers: Wins: .
Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Jeremy Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Marc POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE State: CT Additional Detail: Last Name: Amir Steward/Program Supervisor which included implicit and threatening Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct