Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to racing. Additional Detail: Last Name: Becker Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed. First Name: Theodore Additional Detail: Last Name: Cubillos First Name: Jean-Romel ViewFines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022,as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. 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. Please check your entries and try again. 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 Leading Owner Fined, Suspended . January 13 - January19, 2023. Rulings are available FREE - no Pathway subscription required - via the ustrottingnews.com weekly USTA Fines and Suspensions Bulletin and through Standardbred Canada. Any use of the content of these website ViewFines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023,as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Last Name: Mitchell The following actions published herein and imposed pursuant to the rules and regulations of the racing commissions of the various states and provinces are given full faith and credit and strictly enforced by the United States Trotting Association consistent with the provisions of USTA Rule 22, Sections 7 and 8 relative to RECIPROCITY OF PENALTIES. State: KY State: DE stretch. Any fine. Help us better understand the makeup of our tennis community. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Benjamin 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. 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. First Name: Michael The isolation requirement has been lifted since November 16, 2022, due to an announcement by the Free State. State: AZ The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors Copyright 2002-2022 by M on 12/9/2022 FINED: $500 DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200, HORSE PLACED 8 First Name: Milos INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP Additional Detail: Last Name: O'Neill State: CA, ID #waterfall #hangingbridge #suspensionbridge #Lechfall #munich #daytrip #bavaria #germanylife #travelvlog Hey Viewers,You Should take RB 68 from Munich hbf to. Additional Detail: Last Name: Hunter State: GA 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. Mea on 12/30/2022 FINED: $200 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Bettuo 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. 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 Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while driving SUPREME MACH N in race 8. 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. State: MN *** NO RECORDS FOUND ***. Regrettably, such actions give credence to those who say that harness racing is crooked. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Daniel Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible State: NC Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. DOBISON, MICHAEL L COTTONPORT, LA YOB 1962 State: MA Additional Detail: Last Name: Keeler State: MN at Meadowlands. 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. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Koetter We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition The fine issued herein shall be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission no later than January 20, 2023. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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, . First Name: Carl 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE Something went wrong. 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. Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. Standardbred Canada assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving Minors; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct State: FL Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses Legislative Tool Kit . Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Kieran State: GA 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. 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. Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to First Name: Stephen Additional Detail: Last Name: Townsend racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. rule 13:71-20.15(b)6. Nfld on 11/19/2022 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF 1/3/2023 - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . First Name: William First Name: Javier Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct; Criminal Disposition - involving a minor Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct A report from Industrial Laboratories, identified the presence of the drug Phenylbutazone above the allowable limits. Action Taken: Ineligible On May 7, 2013 the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties from the No. Copyright 2022 | Standardbred Canada. Additional Detail: Last Name: Diokno 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 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. First Name: Andrew First Name: Stoyan Action Taken: Ineligible O.S.R.C.-3769-12 26(A)(7) 12-99. 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 State: OH Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor December 9 - December 15, 2022. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Prior to applying for a 2023 Driver/Trainer License in Massachusetts Mr. Sodano must meet with the Judges at Plainridge Park. pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is Action Taken: Ineligible HENDRY, ERNIE A MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1968 Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s), Education. Following this race, TUXEDO BAY was required to submit blood sample for analysis. First Name: Patrick Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct 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. Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Fines and Suspensions Archives. Last Name: Amabile 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. Action Taken: Temporary Suspension 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. State: CA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct If what is described in the USTA ruling is factually accurate, then what other reaction could one possibly have? Action Taken: Ineligible 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 driving SUPREME IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200 All rights reserved. Athearn to take into his horse. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition State: TX, MN Additional Detail: Last Name: Wargo The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Shawn State: CA FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, DUNNING, BRYSON T CARNEYS POINT, NJ YOB 2003 First Name: Bob 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 SODANO, JUSTIN M MONTGOMERY, NY YOB 1996 Additional Detail: Last Name: Miner 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. IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: McClain PA Title7-203.11(e) Mr. George failed to complete his licensing requirements for 2022. Keep in mind that there are often unsatisfactory drive violations but those are almost always attributed to the misdemeanor version of careless driving. Additional Detail: 2 year probation upon return to sport, No Contact Directive(s), SafeSport Education. Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Steward/Program Supervisor which included implicit and threatening First Name: James Your Membership Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! Last Name: Kerlew 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. Fines and suspensions issued by the licensed judges. 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. State: CA State: CA Additional Detail: Last Name: Halstead Additional Detail: Last Name: Hill* Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Berger -Weekes* FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER LICENSE racing. | More Information NEED HELP? Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible 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. Whether right or wrong, weve come to accept certain non-trying efforts as part of the game. 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: Carey First Name: Jarrid prohibited. United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, NEILL, DREW D DELAWARE, OH YOB 1999 Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit permanent application), the temporary owner`s license of Michael Dobison is hereby suspended. DI DOMENICO, SCOTT D JAMESBURG, NJ YOB 1982 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Timothy Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $200 This information is in an abbreviated form. 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. 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. Mea on 12/30/2022 FINED: $200 Ms. Knox is hereby suspended until she contacts the judges at Northfield Park concerning her license application. First Name: Kevin 2 and No. First Name: Christopher Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Fischer All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. First Name: Charlie KILLEEN, JACK J WASHINGTON, PA YOB 2000 Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Said suspension shall be served on January 6, 2023, January 7, 2023, January 13, 2023, January 14, 2023, and January 20, 2023 inclusive. State: CO Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct If it happens again, the result should be a lifetime ban. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. Additional Detail: Last Name: Zellefrow Action Taken: On probation until September 1, 2023 First Name: Ronald Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Breeding Activity Summary: CUATRO DE JULIO. LATE DRIVER CHANGE, ROSS, JORDAN M COVINGTON, TN YOB 1997 First Name: Roberto 432 Ridge Road, Plymouth, ME 04969. State: MD The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. HAYNES, SARA MEREA ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1977 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Overmyer First Name: Nathan "Nate" Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Christopher Additional Detail: Last Name: Aranda Villalba Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: NY 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Vader* Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor And amazingly, that occurrence was the only one in the entire century from Dover. MVR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $100, HORSE PLACED 10 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 First Name: Herbert Russell Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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. EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; (Subject to appeal / not yet final) Action Taken: Ineligible State: CA Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. Action Taken: Ineligible State: MN First Name: Bradley FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED, SMITH, TYLER ALAN WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1993 POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE 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 Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility A charge is a formal allegation that a crime has occurred and is different than a conviction, which is a determination of guilt. Additional Detail: Last Name: Fennell CCE Solutions Additional Detail: SafeSport Education. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: James State: HI State: FL Last Name: Martire* State: MO State: CA Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct The infraction was categorized as Unsatisfactory drive Lack of effort. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. 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. First Name: Umesh Additional Detail: Last Name: Dalton 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. Action Taken: Ineligible PART ONE The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. State: CA First Name: Collins Action Taken: Ineligible Click on home page icons or topics in the information drop down menu for more information. At the top of this list, I would consider any infraction that destroys the integrity of a race outcome. This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Action Taken: On Probation until September 3, 2025 By accessing thisinformation, you agree to and accept theUSTAs terms of use. - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . Additional Detail. Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sullivan Mr. Sowers did come out where clearance didn't exist approaching 7/8th pole while driving DREAMFAIR FANTASY. Additional Detail: Last Name: Hjermstad Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/28/2022 First Name: Robert "Bob" First Name: Jason Additional Detail: Last Name: Khandroo Your Safe Play Approval Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! State: CT First Name: Colin His suspension is hereby lifted as of Friday, December 30, 2022 and he is restored to good standing. Additional Detail: Last Name: Kistulentz Additional Detail: Last Name: Princell First Name: Noel First Name: David Action Taken: Ineligible USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: George First Name: Aaron CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE, BROWN, BRADY SLIPPERY ROCK, PA YOB 1993 All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. First Name: Thomas State: NM Additional Detail: Last Name: Torres Action Taken: Ineligible OTHER Additional Detail: Last Name: Njike Additional Detail: Last Name: Thomas-Riley Share your location for a more tailored experience. First Name: Court Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of Sara Haynes is hereby suspended. State: OR - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. State: OK Last Name: Kuo 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 only other incident I recall that at least visually looked as bad was from a different driver at Dover nine years ago. First Name: Taylor State: CA For a list of archived bulletins, click here. Previous Article State: KY 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. There is also one trainer suspended indefinitely for an illegal substance test and he is a repeat offender. First Name: Jason This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Action Taken: Ineligible LATE DRIVER CHANGE, CLARK, CHAD E MONTPELIER, IN YOB 1977 SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 Please try logging back in or call customer support at 1-800-990-8782 for assistance. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. 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. While driving #2 Lawrence N in race 10 on 12/21/22 he whipped the horse after the finish. Additional Detail: Last Name: Haultain Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: CA Racing (Entries/Results) Racing Home Entries/Results TrackMaster Race Programs .
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