This information is in an abbreviated form. Athearn) coming to the half causing Mr. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving Minors; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible State: CT Additional Detail: Last Name: O'Neill State: MT Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Leroy Click here to view rulings posted at Standardbred Canada. Action Taken: Ineligible Disclaimers Fines and suspensions issued by the licensed judges. Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). State: FL Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. Additional Detail: Last Name: Natale State: FL Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Minor 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. State: CA State: AL Action Taken: Temporary Suspension First Name: Kevin The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct While driving #2 Lawrence N in race 10 on 12/21/22 he whipped the horse after the finish. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Van Phuoc Dang All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Timothy First Name: Patrick Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Gutierrez* State: CA First Name: Gerardo Ms. Knox is hereby suspended until she contacts the judges at Northfield Park concerning her license application. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor In searching the USTA historical rulings through Pathway, the Kreiser violation is the only one this entire century from The Meadows. FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS, BYRON, JEFFREY D THORNTON, ON YOB 1985 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). Mr. Killeen is fined $200.00 which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Action Taken: Ineligible at Lexington, leg and Final New Jersey Sires S. at Meadowlands, elim. Your Safe Play Approval Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! finished 2nd was placed 3rd. Additional Detail: Last Name: Kim Additional Detail: Last Name: Miner The Board of Judges has determined that Mr. Hendry`s actions are in direct violation of N.J.A.C. M on 6/3/2022 FINED: $500, FULL 15 DAYS, 12/26/2022 THRU 1/9/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION First Name: Michael Action Taken: Ineligible and refused to sign blood sample card. First Name: Peter Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. State: FL January 13 - January19, 2023. Additional Detail: Last Name: Clark LATE DRIVER CHANGE, CLARK, CHAD E MONTPELIER, IN YOB 1977 Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Additional Detail: Last Name: Hunter Additional Detail: Last Name: Hewitt Use of this site signifies your agreement and compliance with the legal disclaimer and privacy policy. A charge is a formal allegation that a crime has occurred and is different than a conviction, which is a determination of guilt. Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. First Name: Lance First Name: Douglas Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $100 Action Taken: Ineligible State: FL OTHER Additional Detail: SafeSport Education. These actions are in direct violation of the New Jersey Racing Commission rule regarding the restrictive use of the whip. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Njike 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. State: DE Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility 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. Action Taken: Temporary Suspension 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 prohibited. This website will list only fines and suspensions issued within the preceding 12 month period. 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. Breeding Activity Summary: CUATRO DE JULIO. Additional Detail: Last Name: McLain But it was deemed serious enough to be categorized as an extremely rare unsatisfactory drive due to lack of effort. Only in the closing stages once App Hanover is finally passed and, on the wire, does Kreiser then elect to hopelessly flick the whip. First Name: Brian Additional Detail: Last Name: Sullivan Additional Detail: Last Name: Pozo Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . PRc on 11/17/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/31/2022 If you have a multi-year membership you will need to pay for a multi-year driver and/or trainer license. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: MD Additional Detail: Last Name: Garin State: VA DTN on 12/30/2022 FINED: $750, DRIVING 5 DAYS, 1/8/2023 THRU 1/12/2023 DTN on 12/30/2022 FINED: $1,000 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson State: OH Action Taken: On Probation until September 3, 2025 First Name: Jason 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Meredith First Name: Ross Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. Action Taken: Ineligible 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. INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP First Name: Mark First Name: Dustin Any fine. 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. The isolation requirement has been lifted since November 16, 2022, due to an announcement by the Free State. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible First Name: Thomas Additional Detail: Last Name: Joyner State: VA Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors Additional Detail: Last Name: Hill* 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: William MR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $100 Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while driving SUPREME MACH N in race 8. *** NO RECORDS FOUND ***. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct There is also one trainer suspended indefinitely for an illegal substance test and he is a repeat offender. First Name: Kasparas First-time and/or apologetic offenders can expect a standard $15,000 fine for criticizing the officials. First Name: Matt First Name: Maurice A report from Industrial Laboratories, identified the presence of the drug Phenylbutazone above the allowable limits. Racing (Entries/Results) Racing Home Entries/Results TrackMaster Race Programs . Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct To view the Suspended Horse List, click here. Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit permanent application), the temporary owner`s license of Michael Dobison is hereby suspended. 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. Action Taken: Ineligible #waterfall #hangingbridge #suspensionbridge #Lechfall #munich #daytrip #bavaria #germanylife #travelvlog Hey Viewers,You Should take RB 68 from Munich hbf to. First Name: Victor INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, CLARK, WILLIAM J JR WATERVLIET, NY YOB 1963 Steward/Program Supervisor which included implicit and threatening Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct; Criminal Disposition - involving a minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Woody 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. 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. 205 CMR 3.00. racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. Last Name: Mitchell 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. State: CO First Name: Djori Action Taken: On probation until September 1, 2023 State: MA CCE Solutions Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? OTHER Copyright 2002-2022 by DD on 1/3/2023 FINED: $100, HORSE PLACED 8 First Name: Bradley If what is described in the USTA ruling is factually accurate, then what other reaction could one possibly have? State: TX Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Further information may be available by contacting the racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. First Name: Robert "Bob" 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. First Name: Jarrid Action Taken: Ineligible 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 HORSE PLACED 8 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. Action Taken: Ineligible State: NY The fine issued herein shall be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission no later than January 20, 2023. FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED, SMITH, TYLER ALAN WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1993 First Name: Kieran Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct First Name: Jean-Romel 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 Last Name: Amabile This information is in an abbreviated form. The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. Mr. Yoder is fined $200.00 which is due within 10 days of this ruling. 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: Jason FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, DUNNING, BRYSON T CARNEYS POINT, NJ YOB 2003 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP Last Name: Booth LATE DRIVER CHANGE, ROSS, JORDAN M COVINGTON, TN YOB 1997 First Name: Milos Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Regrettably, such actions give credence to those who say that harness racing is crooked. INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, HANNERS, AUSTIN B WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1999 Additional Detail: Last Name: Princell Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Donald First Name: Stoyan Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: William Any fine or suspension currently under appeal will NOT be shown. of another horse, Mr. Curtin did use the whip in an indiscriminate manner, Mr. Campbell did fail to keep a rein in each hand, Mr. Sowers did fail to keep a rein in each hand and caused slight Mr. Smith has 10 days to the pay the fine, and 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC. State: CA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Connaway Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Additional Detail: Last Name: Pearson State: MN First Name: Roberto Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Nfld on 11/19/2022 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF 1/3/2023 First Name: Collins The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. Mr. Sowers did come out where clearance didn't exist approaching 7/8th pole while driving DREAMFAIR FANTASY. State: TX, MN We are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of such information. December 30, 2022 - January 5, 2023. min average 10 starts per month. prohibited. Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. At the top of this list, I would consider any infraction that destroys the integrity of a race outcome. Additional Detail: Last Name: Amir Action Taken: Ineligible This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Additional Detail: No Contact Directive, SafeSport Education. First Name: Casey State: CA State: CA State: KY Action Taken: Ineligible Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA account is required. Action Taken: Ineligible (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 . Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Mr. Lee was suspended for his conduct which was detrimental to racing. Add your ideas to topics by selecting the topic in the add ideas here drop down menu. Additional Detail: Last Name: Gadasalli First Name: Umesh Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Hjermstad First Name: Jeremy First Name: Terrance Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. State: NJ 22 Penske Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Mea on 12/30/2022 FINED: $200 State: KY 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, . View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Cyril First Name: David PA Code Title 7-205.409(c) While driving No. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Jeschke Action Taken: Suspended State: MN Action Taken: Ineligible Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/20/2022 Additional Detail: Last Name: Montana State: CA State: CA, ID Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Strong Free For Allers to battle at Yonkers, Young stallions lesser known but valuable. Fines and Suspensions Archives. Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each . DD on 1/2/2023 FINED: $300, HORSE PLACED 2 Additional Detail: Last Name: Koprivica First Name: Daniel Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor The only other incident I recall that at least visually looked as bad was from a different driver at Dover nine years ago. State: NC Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022, Miracle Mile field brings possible record, Hooker Berry and the handsomest horse in the world, Catch A Wave upsets in $1 million Miracle Mile. View rulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. 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. Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s), Education. Athearn to take into his horse. Additional Detail: Last Name: Defreitas Fhld on 2/4/2022 FINED: $1,000, FULL 7 DAYS, 2/3/2023 THRU 2/9/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION First Name: Jeffrey State: MO Additional Detail: Last Name: McCormick Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. 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: FL Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. KICKING A HORSE, MILLER, ELSON L LAGRANGE, IN YOB 2001 With ongoing perception issues, theres simply no room in harness racing for cheaters. Additional Detail: Last Name: Wargo 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. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible First Name: James Bartholomew November 25 - December 1, 2022. First Name: Taylor Last Name: Baldogo Additional Detail: Last Name: Mackey Something went wrong. in race 1 while approaching 3/4 pole. Rulings are available FREE - no Pathway subscription required - via the ustrottingnews.com weekly USTA Fines and Suspensions Bulletin and through Standardbred Canada. Action Taken: Ineligible All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. CHIODO, STACY L JACKSON, NJ YOB 1977 Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility Home > Stallion Showcase > Cuatro De Julio. State: NJ HENDRY, ERNIE A MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1968 State: MN Additional Detail: Last Name: Dalton First Name: Dennis State: AR First Name: Arturo Additional Detail: Last Name: Black Having failed to satisfy 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of William C. Delong is hereby suspended. State: NY 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Hsaio Shaw First Name: Hector Andres For fines, suspensions and rulings from other North American jurisdictions, visit theUSTA. 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. DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200, HORSE PLACED 8 Haw on 9/4/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 1/3/2023 Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide. State: CA 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.