Additional Detail: Last Name: Fischer 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. 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 $1 million Miracle Mile. State: AZ Your Admin status expires in$(daysToExpire) days! PA Code Title 7-205.409(c) While driving No. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by using Pathway, the USTAs official database. in race 1 while approaching 3/4 pole. 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. For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. First Name: Jason Fines and suspensions issued by the licensed judges. Additional Detail: Last Name: Anastassov Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Action Taken: Ineligible View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sueno Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? This bulletinreports 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. A charge is a formal allegation that a crime has occurred and is different than a conviction, which is a determination of guilt. 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 Action Taken: Ineligible racing. 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 - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility State: MT First Name: Marc 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 Additional Detail: Last Name: McClain Mr. Deslandes did fail to keep a rein in each hand, Mr. Switzer caused interference in the stretch impeding the progress of For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible PENALTY BOX - 2021. State: CA FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER LICENSE CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE, BROWN, BRADY SLIPPERY ROCK, PA YOB 1993 First Name: Gerardo Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor These actions are in direct violation of the New Jersey Racing Commission rule regarding the restrictive use of the whip. 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: Suspension until September 2, 2023 New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC) licensee, Mike Polansky was the programmed trainer of the horse MY BIG KADILLAC when it competed in the 12th race at Freehold Raceway on Saturday, November 5, 2022; Following its` performance in the 12th race at Freehold Raceway on November 5, 2022, the horse MY BIG KADILLAC was selected to submit blood and urine samples for analysis; The blood sample collected from the horse, MY BID KADALLIC, on November 5, 2022, identified the presence of the drug Flunixin above the allowable limits. State: FL Additional Detail: Last Name: Woody Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Thomas-Riley Last Name: Amabile Action Taken: Temporary Suspension If what is described in the USTA ruling is factually accurate, then what other reaction could one possibly have? Mea on 12/27/2022 FINED: $200 Additional Detail: SafeSport Education, Last Name: Kepka First Name: Aaron FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS, BYRON, JEFFREY D THORNTON, ON YOB 1985 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. - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST Action Taken: Ineligible 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 Hambletonian S.; third in Stanley Dancer T. At 4, winner Charlie Hill Mem., Sebastian K Inv. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving Minors Action Taken: Ineligible 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 Action Taken: Ineligible Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason MR on 12/27/2022 FINED: $250 Additional Detail: Last Name: Love First Name: Jason Said suspension shall be served on five (5) consecutive New Jersey Racing Days and shall be served on December 18, 2022, December 23, 2022, December 24, 2022, December 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Geesner* Following this race, TUXEDO BAY was required to submit blood sample for analysis. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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. Contact us by email at fas@ustrotting.com to retrieve your login information or 877-800-USTA. You should contact the
Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Olaf Additional Detail: Last Name: Van Phuoc Dang Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . State: MO Additional Detail: Last Name: Hunter DI DOMENICO, SCOTT D JAMESBURG, NJ YOB 1982 CCE Solutions State: MN 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 Major player/referee confrontations during a game generally run $25,000. IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, IRVINE, BRAD D MOUNTAINTOP, PA YOB 1971 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. State: NJ INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct First Name: Timothy Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct 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. State: TX, MN Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct The only other incident I recall that at least visually looked as bad was from a different driver at Dover nine years ago. Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of Kristen Pye is hereby suspended. MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $100 Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Normandie First Name: Taylor In searching the USTA historical rulings through Pathway, the Kreiser violation is the only one this entire century from The Meadows. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sullivan Mr. Killeen has 10 days to appeal this decision to the Pennsylvania SHRC, Bureau of Standardbred Racing. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: McLain *** NO RECORDS FOUND ***. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible First-time and/or apologetic offenders can expect a standard $15,000 fine for criticizing the officials. State: Fhld on 11/25/2022 FINED: $500 State: FL State: OH A report from Industrial Laboratories, identified the presence of the drug Phenylbutazone above the allowable limits. Additional Detail: Last Name: Dalton - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . prohibited. State: IN Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Mr. Lee was suspended for his conduct which was detrimental to racing. First Name: Thomas The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. Action Taken: Ineligible 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. 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. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: CA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor ViewFines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023,as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. First Name: Matt Action Taken: Ineligible State: CA, ID Click on home page icons or topics in the information drop down menu for more information. First Name: Andrew to winners circle for picture, Mr. White did fail to obey the instruction of a racing official, Mr. Asher-Stalbaum did go inside the pylon without gaining advantage, Mr. Billingsley did fail to honor declaration, Mr. Butterfield was late to the lasix barn, Mr. Athearn did fail to keep a line in each hand, Mr. Leal did fail to keep both lines taut, fail to keep a line in each Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each hand while driving I`LLCALLYOULATER Although there is no charge for this information, a USTA account is required. confusion among trailing horses, Mr. Campbell did fail to set and maintain a proper pace, Mr. Butterfield did engage in language/conduct towards State Please try logging back in or call customer support at 1-800-990-8782 for assistance. First Name: Bob Additional Detail: Last Name: O'Neill View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States.. Action Taken: Ineligible Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. Driver Stacy Chiodo is hereby issued a driving suspension for a period of five (5) days and is also fined the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars. Action Taken: Ineligible State: FL DD on 1/2/2023 FINED: $300, HORSE PLACED 2 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. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE That may mean stiffer penalties to rule breakers, but itll ultimately be a necessity for racing to continue on. Action Taken: Ineligible *If you are renewing or obtaining a new membership additional fees apply. 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. The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. First Name: Stephen State: CO Standardbred Canada assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: 2 year probation upon return to sport, No Contact Directive(s), SafeSport Education. Action Taken: Ineligible The Board of Judges has determined that Mr. Hendry`s actions are in direct violation of N.J.A.C. With ongoing perception issues, theres simply no room in harness racing for cheaters. Mr. Sowers USTA monitors these matters on a regular basis and will update the status as information becomes available. Additional Detail: Last Name: Gaynor View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. First Name: Noel State: CA Keep in mind that there are often unsatisfactory drive violations but those are almost always attributed to the misdemeanor version of careless driving. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct November 25 - December 1, 2022. Additional Detail: Last Name: Kistulentz Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct POLANSKY, MIKE R MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1958 Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. 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O.S.R.C.-3769-12 26(A)(7) 12-99. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor OTHER Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Minor Mr. Sowers did pull out in front of #6 (ARTZUMA) (Mr. Matthew at Lexington, leg and Final New Jersey Sires S. at Meadowlands, elim. While driving #2 Lawrence N in race 10 on 12/21/22 he whipped the horse after the finish. Additional Detail: Last Name: Dorsher Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Additional Detail: Last Name: Hewitt INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, CLARK, WILLIAM J JR WATERVLIET, NY YOB 1963 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor DOBISON, MICHAEL L COTTONPORT, LA YOB 1962 Additional Detail: Last Name: Cubillos Additional Detail: Last Name: Wargo First Name: Umesh 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. The Massachusetts Driver/Trainer License No.26115 of Justin Sodano is hereby reinstated and has been restored to good standing. (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 Additional Detail: Last Name: Sjolander Additional Detail: Last Name: Diokno First Name: Terrance Use of this site signifies your agreement and compliance with the legal disclaimer and privacy policy. 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. Additional Detail: SafeSport Education. Privacy Policy Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Standardbred Canada assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Action Taken: Ineligible 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: Ineligible 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. Whether right or wrong, weve come to accept certain non-trying efforts as part of the game. State: VA Action Taken: Ineligible Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/20/2022 at Lexington, leg New Jersey Sires S. at Meadowlands, elim. First Name: Kevin at Meadowlands. State: CO Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Christopher 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. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct PART ONE The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while First Name: Ross Mea on 12/30/2022 FINED: $200 State: NY | More Information NEED HELP? Action Taken: Ineligible Nfld on 12/21/2022 FINED: $300 First Name: Rafael Action Taken: Ineligible 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. For a list of archived bulletins, click here. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Leroy OTHER First Name: Javier min average 10 starts per month. FAILURE TO HAVE HORSE PROPERLY EQUIPPED, REYNOLDS, KEVIN L JR. SHICKSHINNY, PA YOB 1987 Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Click here to view rulings posted at Standardbred Canada. Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide. If you would like more information please contact our licensing department at michele.kopiec@ustrotting.com or by phone at 877-800-USTA ext. 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. Action Taken: Ineligible Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . 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