These actions are in direct violation of the New Jersey Racing Commission rule regarding the restrictive use of the whip. 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. Published Misconduct: Sexual Harassment; Abuse of Process ANNUNZIATA, MICHAEL MAHOPAC, NY YOB 1977 PYE, KRISTEN A LAS VEGAS, NV YOB 1969 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor The infraction was categorized as Unsatisfactory drive Lack of effort. 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. Disclaimers Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor | More Information NEED HELP? Please try logging back in or call customer support at 1-800-990-8782 for assistance. Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States.. DD on 1/3/2023 FINED: $100, HORSE PLACED 8 Privacy Policy Additional Detail: Last Name: Gagnon How rare is a lack of effort violation in the U.S.? First Name: Robert Status as of 1/3/2023 Subsequent Ruling Having submitted valid fingerprints on 12/28/2022, owner Michael Dobison is hereby restored to good standing in the state of Illinois. State: MO Additional Detail: Last Name: Kistulentz - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor This Is Harness Racing Care and Training of the Trotter and Pacer Good for Business . State: CT Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. Additional Detail: Last Name: Geesner* Action Taken: Ineligible State: FL Action Taken: Ineligible State: MN Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: FL First Name: Casey Mr. Yoder has 10 days to appeal this decision to the Pennsylvania SHRC, Bureau of Standardbred Racing. Share your location for a more tailored experience. Your Admin status expires in$(daysToExpire) days! 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. Any use of the content of these website MR on 12/27/2022 FINED: $250 Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Previous Article Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $100 Action Taken: Ineligible Please check your entries and try again. 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: GA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct The Massachusetts Driver/Trainer License No.26115 of Justin Sodano is hereby reinstated and has been restored to good standing. State: NC CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $100 On May 7, 2013 the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties from the No. To view the Fines Archive, click here. Copyright 2022 | Standardbred Canada. Additional Detail: Last Name: Mackey Strong Free For Allers to battle at Yonkers, Young stallions lesser known but valuable. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Drivers: Wins: . Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition First Name: James HAYNES, SARA MEREA ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1977 First Name: Anibal First Name: Colin First Name: Bob Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each . State: CA State: NV POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Andrew This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. You should contact the State: CA Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor The payment associated with this fine must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before January 30, 2023. All rights reserved. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: CA Additional Detail: Last Name: Callaghan State: MA Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Collins State: OH, KY pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is First Name: Donavan State: PA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition First Name: Aaron another horse; finished 2nd placed 4th, Mr. McGee did take up abruptly/sit down in front of horses causing State: MN State: CA First Name: Donald 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, . 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: James Bartholomew 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. Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/28/2022 pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is Nfld on 11/19/2022 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF 1/3/2023 Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . But what happens when horseplayers cease to bet on a product because of dwindling confidence; how much longer then will lawmakers still support harness racing? 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. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition 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. Action Taken: Ineligible 3294. Additional Detail: Last Name: Townsend A report from Industrial Laboratories, identified the presence of the drug Phenylbutazone above the allowable limits. Leading Owner Fined, Suspended . First Name: Djori Cuatro De Julio stands his first season in 2023. First Name: Javier Any fine or suspension currently under appeal will NOT be shown. Action Taken: Ineligible PART ONE The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. Additional Detail: Last Name: Joyner Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while driving SUPREME MACH N in race 8. State: OR Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Fischer Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible Disclaimers Additional Detail: Last Name: O'Neill 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 Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 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 Additional Detail: Last Name: Becker State: NC 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 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct First Name: Olaf Additional Detail: Last Name: Woody First Name: Marc Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible LATE DRIVER CHANGE, CLARK, CHAD E MONTPELIER, IN YOB 1977 Additional Detail: Last Name: Swain Additional Detail: Last Name: Wargo Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? First Name: Matt The isolation requirement has been lifted since November 16, 2022, due to an announcement by the Free State. MR on 12/28/2022 FINED: $100 Mr. Lee was suspended for his conduct which was detrimental to racing. This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. First Name: Carl State: MN Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Daniel Action Taken: Ineligible View rulings posted at Standardbred Canada. Additional Detail: Last Name: Pearson POLANSKY, MIKE R MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1958 Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide. This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Prior to applying for a 2023 Driver/Trainer License in Massachusetts Mr. Sodano must meet with the Judges at Plainridge Park. Last Name: Amabile Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition First Name: Herbert Russell First Name: Dennis PA Code Title 7-205.409(c) While driving No. First Name: Brian State: CA 432 Ridge Road, Plymouth, ME 04969. Mea on 12/27/2022 FINED: $200 Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment 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: Dustin Mr. Sowers did pull out in front of #6 (ARTZUMA) (Mr. Matthew State: AL Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct; Criminal Disposition - involving a minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Huskey 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 - involving a minor Action Taken: Suspension until September 2, 2023 January 13 - January19, 2023. Additional Detail: Last Name: Maynor* FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED, SMITH, TYLER ALAN WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1993 State: CA Action Taken: Ineligible PARTICIPATING WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE, REYNOLDS, ALLIE WHITING, NJ YOB 1954 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. Action Taken: Ineligible November 25 - December 1, 2022. Click on home page icons or topics in the information drop down menu for more information. First Name: Court Last Name: Kuo State: OH DOBISON, MICHAEL L COTTONPORT, LA YOB 1962 at Meadowlands. HAYNES, WALTER E JR ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1965 DI DOMENICO, SCOTT D JAMESBURG, NJ YOB 1982 Additional Detail: Last Name: Garin Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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 State: MN 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. All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. But it was deemed serious enough to be categorized as an extremely rare unsatisfactory drive due to lack of effort. Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving Minors; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Jeff Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. Action Taken: Temporary Suspension 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. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Regrettably, such actions give credence to those who say that harness racing is crooked. Additional Detail: Last Name: Connaway The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. LATE DRIVER CHANGE, ROSS, JORDAN M COVINGTON, TN YOB 1997 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, CLARK, WILLIAM J JR WATERVLIET, NY YOB 1963 YODER, WILBUR L WASHINGTON, PA YOB 1964 Last Name: Spencer While driving #2 Lawrence N in race 10 on 12/21/22 he whipped the horse after the finish. KNOX, TIFFANY D SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH YOB UNKN (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 . Fines and Suspensions Archives. 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. Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible 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). Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, HANNERS, AUSTIN B WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1999 Action Taken: Ineligible Strong Free For Allers to battle at Yonkers, Young stallions lesser known but valuable, $463,000 supplemental payment to SOA of NY horsemen. 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: NC State: VA State: South Africa HENDRY, ERNIE A MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1968 Additional Detail: Last Name: Fitzgerald* All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Scandalis 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. First Name: Hector Andres 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. driving SUPREME Action Taken: Ineligible 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. CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $50 Bourbans Best sings a winning swan song Thursday at MGM Northfield Park, Next Article Additional Detail: Last Name: Vader* confusion among trailing horses, Mr. Campbell did fail to set and maintain a proper pace, Mr. Butterfield did engage in language/conduct towards State State: TX State: MO State: MN State: FL First Name: Hasheem Additional Detail: Last Name: Aranda Villalba First Name: Arturo INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $200 First Name: Paul Last Name: Baldogo 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 Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to racing. CCE Solutions Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson First Name: Normandie Help us better understand the makeup of our tennis community. Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility Action Taken: Ineligible But what you cant do is somehow not win when it appears completely inevitable that youre about to do so. 13:71-23.1; Payment of the fine associated with this ruling must be received by the NJRC on or before February 7, 2023. in race 1 while approaching 3/4 pole. KILLEEN, JACK J WASHINGTON, PA YOB 2000 Additional Detail: Last Name: Carey Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition First Name: James 2022 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses Legislative Tool Kit . 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 . Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Minor Mr. Smith has 10 days to the pay the fine, and 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC. First Name: Jason M on 12/9/2022 FINED: $500 First Name: Michael Click here to view rulings posted at Standardbred Canada. Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of Kristen Pye is hereby suspended. Home > Stallion Showcase > Cuatro De Julio. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition 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 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved |. 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. Any use of the content of these website KICKING A HORSE, MILLER, ELSON L LAGRANGE, IN YOB 2001 Standardbred Canada assumes no liability for errors or omissions. He is fined $50.00 and suspended indefinitely starting on 6/6/22. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sullivan 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. Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Njike Additional Detail: Last Name: Sheehan Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Overmyer OTHER State: CA, ID Additional Detail: Last Name: Pozo State: CA State: NJ,, PA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s), Education.