432 Ridge Road, Plymouth, ME 04969. Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to racing. Additional Detail: Last Name: O'Neill First Name: Anibal Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Maurice First-time and/or apologetic offenders can expect a standard $15,000 fine for criticizing the officials. Additional Detail: Last Name: Thomas-Riley Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving Minors First Name: Sayed Additional Detail: Last Name: Berger -Weekes* Action Taken: Suspended Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible State: MN DOBISON, MICHAEL L COTTONPORT, LA YOB 1962 State: CA INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 Nfld on 12/21/2022 FINED: $300 If you have a multi-year membership you will need to pay for a multi-year driver and/or trainer license. Any fine or suspension currently under appeal will NOT be shown. 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. INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, HANNERS, AUSTIN B WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1999 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. State: DE Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Corona isolation requirement lifted. Action Taken: Suspension until September 2, 2023 Keep in mind that there are often unsatisfactory drive violations but those are almost always attributed to the misdemeanor version of careless driving. These penalties stemmed from pre . First Name: Kevin Action Taken: Ineligible Last Name: Kerlew 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 . Additional Detail: Last Name: Vader* Additional Detail: SafeSport Education. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $100 First Name: Steven Any fine. Action Taken: Ineligible State: AL, GA First Name: Douglas Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: MO Mr. Sowers did come out where clearance didn't exist approaching 7/8th pole while driving DREAMFAIR FANTASY. language. 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. at Lexington, leg New Jersey Sires S. at Meadowlands, elim. Published Misconduct: Sexual Harassment; Abuse of Process Additional Detail: Last Name: Defreitas First Name: Daniel December 30, 2022 - January 5, 2023. PA Title7-203.11(e) Mr. George failed to complete his licensing requirements for 2022. M on 12/16/2022 FINED: $300 Having failed to satisfy 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of William C. Delong is hereby suspended. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct MR on 12/27/2022 FINED: $250 First Name: Umesh But it was deemed serious enough to be categorized as an extremely rare unsatisfactory drive due to lack of effort. Last Name: Spencer First Name: Vincent State: CA Strong Free For Allers to battle at Yonkers, Young stallions lesser known but valuable. Status as of 12/30/2022 Subsequent Ruling PA Code Title 7-203.11(e) Mr. George completed licensing requirements in the state of Pennsylvania. 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. Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit permanent application), the temporary owner`s license of Michael Dobison is hereby suspended. All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by using Pathway, the USTAs official database. The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. First Name: Niles Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors CHIODO, STACY L JACKSON, NJ YOB 1977 State: CA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor A report from Industrial Laboratories, identified the presence of the drug Phenylbutazone above the allowable limits. December 2 - December 8, 2022. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE Mr. Smith is fined $750 and given a 5 day driving suspension (01/08/2023-01/12-2023), or just a $750 fine if not appealed. His suspension is hereby lifted as of Friday, December 30, 2022 and he is restored to good standing. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Jean-Romel State: MN Additional Detail: Last Name: Villareal First Name: Jon Additional Detail: Last Name: Fitzgerald* O.S.R.C.-3769-12 26(A)(7) 12-99. (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 . 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. KILLEEN, JACK J WASHINGTON, PA YOB 2000 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. 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, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct USTA monitors these matters on a regular basis and will update the status as information becomes available. Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of Sara Haynes is hereby suspended. Additional Detail: Last Name: Zellefrow Mr. Killeen has 10 days to appeal this decision to the Pennsylvania SHRC, Bureau of Standardbred Racing. 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. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: James State: FL 13:71-23.1; Payment of the fine associated with this ruling must be received by the NJRC on or before February 7, 2023. For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. State: FL State: AL Additional Detail: Last Name: Amir Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while driving SUPREME MACH N in race 8. at Meadowlands. State: MN MVR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $1,000, DRIVING 5 DAYS, 1/8/2023 THRU 1/12/2023 First Name: Dennis INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition State: PA Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: No Contact Directive, SafeSport Education. Your Admin status expires in$(daysToExpire) days! First Name: Christopher Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct A list of individuals suspended or banned by theU.S. Center for SafeSport in all other sports can be foundHERE. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Action Taken: Ineligible Mea on 12/30/2022 FINED: $200 Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels live racing for Friday night, Next Article Add your ideas to topics by selecting the topic in the add ideas here drop down menu. 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. Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Action Taken: Temporary Suspension First Name: Timothy "TJ" 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. Copyright 2022 | Standardbred Canada. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct at Pocono, leg Kentucky Sires S. at Oak Grove; second in Hambletonian Maturity, Cutler Mem., leg Graduate Ser. prohibited. 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. State: CA State: OH, KY First Name: George Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor As a repeat. Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed. Additional Detail: Last Name: Koetter Additional Detail: Last Name: Miner Action Taken: Ineligible State: PA Additional Detail: Last Name: McClain 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved |. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sheehan Action Taken: On Probation until September 3, 2025 First Name: Paul Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor December 9 - December 15, 2022. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Mr. Sowers View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. State: MD First Name: Jason PRc on 11/17/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/31/2022 The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. State: AZ Standardbred Canada assumes no liability for errors or omissions. State: AR State: OH Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. First Name: Sean Action Taken: Temporary Suspension - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . 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. Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/20/2022 Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson OTHER Additional Detail: Last Name: Mackey IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE. Please try logging back in or call customer support at 1-800-990-8782 for assistance. Action Taken: Ineligible DE LONG, WILLIAM C CLINTON, WI YOB 1954 State: KY PYE, KRISTEN A LAS VEGAS, NV YOB 1969 Action Taken: Ineligible YODER, WILBUR L WASHINGTON, PA YOB 1964 Action Taken: Ineligible 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 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 2022 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. First Name: Benjamin 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: Ineligible Following this race, TUXEDO BAY was required to submit blood sample for analysis. State: FL Additional Detail: Last Name: Hsaio Shaw Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct driving SUPREME State: CA Additional Detail: Last Name: Jacome Jaramillo* racing. State: CO INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP M on 12/9/2022 FINED: $500 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 Racing (Entries/Results) Racing Home Entries/Results TrackMaster Race Programs . First Name: Kenneth 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Princell 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. Help us better understand the makeup of our tennis community. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Stephen MACH N in race 8. 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. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct MR on 12/28/2022 FINED: $100 Fines and Suspensions Archives. 205 CMR 3.00. 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. First Name: Carl Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Gerardo Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor SODANO, JUSTIN M MONTGOMERY, NY YOB 1996 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. 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. State: CA (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: Patrick 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Garin - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor PcD on 4/26/2022 FINED: $50, RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/30/2022 Additional Detail: Last Name: Kim State: IL Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: Temporary Suspension State: NJ Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor HENDRY, ERNIE A MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1968 ANNUNZIATA, MICHAEL MAHOPAC, NY YOB 1977 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Disclaimers First Name: Javier 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: GA Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Drivers: Wins: . Regrettably, such actions give credence to those who say that harness racing is crooked. First Name: Thomas Additional Detail: Last Name: Gaynor Additional Detail: Last Name: Copeland Mr. Sowers did pull out in front of #6 (ARTZUMA) (Mr. Matthew 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. 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: Fennell SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 First Name: Peter Additional Detail: Last Name: Rouse First Name: Ross 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. State: PA DD on 1/2/2023 FINED: $300, HORSE PLACED 2 FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER LICENSE Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible The infraction was categorized as Unsatisfactory drive Lack of effort. 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: William State: HI #waterfall #hangingbridge #suspensionbridge #Lechfall #munich #daytrip #bavaria #germanylife #travelvlog Hey Viewers,You Should take RB 68 from Munich hbf to. December 23 - December 29, 2022. First Name: Bob Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: TX Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/20/2022 Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $100 First Name: Rafael January 13 - January19, 2023. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. Additional Detail: Last Name: Geesner* Additional Detail: Last Name: Love Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed. While driving #2 Lawrence N in race 10 on 12/21/22 he whipped the horse after the finish. Please check your entries and try again. Standardbred Canada assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Last Name: Kuo The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. The payment associated with this fine must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before January 30, 2023. 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Additional Detail: Last Name: Carey Only in the closing stages once App Hanover is finally passed and, on the wire, does Kreiser then elect to hopelessly flick the whip. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct 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. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. Masks are still mandatory (at least medical mouth . View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States.. 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. Action Taken: Ineligible POLANSKY, MIKE R MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1958 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: CO Action Taken: Ineligible Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/28/2022 Athearn to take into his horse. FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, DUNNING, BRYSON T CARNEYS POINT, NJ YOB 2003 State: NC State: MD If you would like more information please contact our licensing department at michele.kopiec@ustrotting.com or by phone at 877-800-USTA ext. First Name: David Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Breeders Crown at Meadowlands; second in Kentucky Futy., Final Kentucky Sires S. - Champ. For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. State: FL State: AL Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. 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. State: NM Additional Detail: Last Name: Overmyer 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.