That may mean stiffer penalties to rule breakers, but itll ultimately be a necessity for racing to continue on. 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. CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE, BROWN, BRADY SLIPPERY ROCK, PA YOB 1993 First Name: George Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to racing. GEORGE, SCOTT TYLER ANDERSON, IN YOB 1985
DE LONG, WILLIAM C CLINTON, WI YOB 1954 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: Roberto First Name: Pete Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide. If what is described in the USTA ruling is factually accurate, then what other reaction could one possibly have? PRc on 11/17/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/31/2022
Fines And Suspensions | Standardbred Canada State: MN Current Horse Suspensions for Positive Tests Outstanding as of March 4, 2023. in race 1 while approaching 3/4 pole. First Name: Taylor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Keeler Additional Detail: Last Name: Diokno A list of individuals suspended or banned by theU.S. Center for SafeSport in all other sports can be foundHERE. Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed.
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Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. State: OH, KY Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Last Name: Kuo Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses Legislative Tool Kit . First Name: Dale Action Taken: Ineligible Masks are still mandatory (at least medical mouth . First Name: Matt There is also one trainer suspended indefinitely for an illegal substance test and he is a repeat offender. First Name: Patrick 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. 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). First Name: Jean-Romel First Name: Kieran The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. Cuatro De Julio stands his first season in 2023. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER LICENSE 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Any fine. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP First Name: Arturo Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor YODER, WILBUR L WASHINGTON, PA YOB 1964 Additional Detail: Last Name: McLain Privacy Policy Nfld on 11/19/2022 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF 1/3/2023 A report from Industrial Laboratories, identified the presence of the drug Phenylbutazone above the allowable limits. Additional Detail: Last Name: Black Action Taken: Ineligible 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. First Name: James State: FL ViewFines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023,as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. 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: HI Action Taken: Ineligible 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. confusion among trailing horses, Mr. Campbell did fail to set and maintain a proper pace, Mr. Butterfield did engage in language/conduct towards State Additional Detail: Last Name: Townsend PcD on 4/26/2022 FINED: $50, RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/30/2022 Additional Detail: Last Name: Copeland 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. First Name: William Additional Detail: Last Name: Koprivica Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. Athearn to take into his horse. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sjolander
Harness Racing - USTA Harness the Excitement! - United States Trotting prohibited. Additional Detail: Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, Enter to select, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, On Probation for 2 years upon return to sport, Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors, Criminal Disposition - involving Minors; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct; Criminal Disposition - involving a minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Power Imbalance; Inappropriate Conduct; Physical Misconduct, (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct. State: MN State: FL We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved |. Mr. Lee was suspended for his conduct which was detrimental to racing. Additional Detail: Last Name: Wargo State: IN Additional Detail: Last Name: Woody Action Taken: On probation until September 1, 2023
CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $50 Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Major player/referee confrontations during a game generally run $25,000. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE First Name: Hector Andres Additional Detail: Last Name: Defreitas December 23 - December 29, 2022. State: MN State: MD CUTTING, JACOB G COLTS NECK, NJ YOB 2001 State: CT Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor By accessing thisinformation, you agree to and accept theUSTAs terms of use. First Name: Charlie 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. Disclaimers First Name: Maurice First Name: Pierre First Name: Timothy MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $100 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP Action Taken: Ineligible State: NY POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE State: South Africa Action Taken: Ineligible 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. SODANO, JUSTIN M MONTGOMERY, NY YOB 1996 Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. For fines, suspensions and rulings from other North American jurisdictions, visit theUSTA. 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. First Name: Stoyan Last Name: Martire* Disclaimers 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. Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. And amazingly, that occurrence was the only one in the entire century from Dover. Additional Detail: Last Name: Fennell All rights reserved. Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide. 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. USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. Any use of the content of these website
Driver/Trainer - U.S. Trotting Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Hewitt finished 2nd was placed 3rd. State: FL Mr. Killeen is fined $200.00 which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Gaynor Action Taken: On Probation upon return to sport State: MN 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. Help us better understand the makeup of our tennis community. 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. Action Taken: Ineligible INAPPROPRIATE 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. State: MT
USTA Top Performers - U.S. Trotting DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200, HORSE PLACED 8 But it was deemed serious enough to be categorized as an extremely rare unsatisfactory drive due to lack of effort. - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST First Name: James FAILURE TO HAVE HORSE PROPERLY EQUIPPED, REYNOLDS, KEVIN L JR. SHICKSHINNY, PA YOB 1987 Action Taken: Ineligible Bourbans Best sings a winning swan song Thursday at MGM Northfield Park, Next Article State: FL First Name: Kenneth 22 Penske Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams. Strong Free For Allers to battle at Yonkers, Young stallions lesser known but valuable. HAYNES, WALTER E JR ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1965 Mr.Ebersole is hereby fined $500. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor
Conn. Agencies Regs. 12-574-B42 - Fines, suspensions, expulsions and Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . 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. MR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $100 CCE Solutions Fhld on 2/4/2022 FINED: $1,000, FULL 7 DAYS, 2/3/2023 THRU 2/9/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION First Name: Christopher Use of this site signifies your agreement and compliance with the legal disclaimer and privacy policy. Contact us by email at fas@ustrotting.com to retrieve your login information or 877-800-USTA. IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200 First Name: Vincent His suspension is hereby lifted as of Friday, December 30, 2022 and he is restored to good standing. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct If you have a multi-year membership you will need to pay for a multi-year driver and/or trainer license. Last Name: Booth State: AZ M on 6/3/2022 FINED: $500, FULL 15 DAYS, 12/26/2022 THRU 1/9/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION Action Taken: Ineligible Corona isolation requirement lifted. First Name: David 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. First Name: Douglas Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility PENALTY BOX - 2021. Additional Detail: Last Name: Duclos State: CA First Name: Djori 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. Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . Breeding Activity Summary: CUATRO DE JULIO. Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Last Name: Baldogo MVR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $100, HORSE PLACED 10 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. Action Taken: Ineligible State: OH Your Membership Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! 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. First Name: Ross State: NM horse to break, Mr. Switzer did fail to drive when programmed, Mr. Whitney did use the whip in an indiscriminate manner, Mr. Cushing did cause interference in the stretch impeding the progress Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct First Name: Lance racing. First Name: Jason State: MN 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 minors Additional Detail: Last Name: Fitzgerald* Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor The Board of Judges has determined that Mr. Hendry`s actions are in direct violation of N.J.A.C. State: OK The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed.
First Name: Casey DTN on 12/30/2022 FINED: $750, DRIVING 5 DAYS, 1/8/2023 THRU 1/12/2023 First Name: Anibal 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. Athearn) coming to the half causing Mr. 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Zemaitelis Fhld on 12/10/2022 FINED: $100 United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Action Taken: Ineligible Harness Racing - USTA My Account - United States Trotting Association Online Services and Account Management Apply for/Renew your USTA Membership Apply for/Renew your driver-trainer license Activate a horse's electronic eligibility Add funds to your Pathway* account Online Horse Entry Subscribe to/Manage your Hoof Beats Magazine subscription Additional Detail: Last Name: Pozo First Name: Leroy State: FL POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE Drivers: Wins: . KICKING A HORSE, MILLER, ELSON L LAGRANGE, IN YOB 2001 and refused to sign blood sample card. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: NY Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Mr. Athearn did fail to keep a line in each hand, hands out of holders, Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a line in each hand, Mr. Jackson did cause interference causing another horse to make a break, Mr. Case did fail to keep both feet in the stirrups, Mr. Butterfield did use the whip in and excessive/imdiscriminate way, Mr. Wilson did fail to set and maintain a proper pace, Ms. Sprague did fail to honor declaration to race, Mr. Long did fail to drive when programmed - five instances, Mr. Case did kick his horse around 7/8 turn, Mr. Marston did fail to conform to the rules of racing - did not return Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving Minors Your Admin status expires in$(daysToExpire) days! Action Taken: Ineligible December 16 - December 22, 2022. Strong Free For Allers to battle at Yonkers, Young stallions lesser known but valuable, $463,000 supplemental payment to SOA of NY horsemen. State: Action Taken: Ineligible To view the Suspended Horse List, click here. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Ms. Knox is hereby suspended until she contacts the judges at Northfield Park concerning her license application. Fhld on 11/19/2022 FINED: $1,000, FULL 7 DAYS, 1/2/2023 THRU 1/8/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION First Name: Olaf Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). First Name: Donald FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS, BYRON, JEFFREY D THORNTON, ON YOB 1985 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. State: CA
Harness Racing - USTA Racing - United States Trotting Association FAS Rulings for Friday, March 3, 2023 - U.S. Trotting News Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving Minors
Chief Appellate Officer upholds Penske Racing Fines and points reduces Additional Detail: Last Name: Huskey Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: CA Action Taken: Ineligible OTHER Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Timothy "TJ" Action Taken: On Probation until September 3, 2025 Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; (Subject to appeal / not yet final) First Name: Taylor OTHER First Name: Doug State: NC Action Taken: Ineligible The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. stretch. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct State: GA Additional Detail: Last Name: Fischer Action Taken: Ineligible While driving #2 Lawrence N in race 10 on 12/21/22 he whipped the horse after the finish. January 13 - January19, 2023. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct State: NC Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: PA 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. Please check your entries and try again. Rulings are available FREE - no Pathway subscription required - via the ustrottingnews.com weekly USTA Fines and Suspensions Bulletin and through Standardbred Canada. 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 Additional Detail: Last Name: Gagnon Additional Detail: Last Name: Pearson Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson First Name: Gerardo PART ONE The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. First Name: Bradley Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Javier Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition State: OR Additional Detail: Last Name: Kistulentz Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Mea on 12/30/2022 FINED: $200 Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each . First Name: Milos Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct; Criminal Disposition - involving a minor 13:71-23.1; Payment of the fine associated with this ruling must be received by the NJRC on or before February 7, 2023. First Name: Colin State: MN State: NV Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, CLARK, WILLIAM J JR WATERVLIET, NY YOB 1963 PA Title7-203.11(e) Mr. George failed to complete his licensing requirements for 2022. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct State: FL Haw on 9/4/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 1/3/2023 State: NJ
State: FL Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Additional Detail. First Name: Jason This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Additional Detail: Last Name: Anastassov Action Taken: Ineligible EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP As a repeat. 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. First Name: Steven 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. State: MO The isolation requirement has been lifted since November 16, 2022, due to an announcement by the Free State. First Name: Marc Hambletonian S.; third in Stanley Dancer T. At 4, winner Charlie Hill Mem., Sebastian K Inv. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sullivan The infraction was categorized as Unsatisfactory drive Lack of effort. OTHER M on 12/9/2022 FINED: $500 Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. State: CT LATE DRIVER CHANGE, ROSS, JORDAN M COVINGTON, TN YOB 1997 Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to ViewFines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022,as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Additional Detail: Last Name: Hsaio Shaw Action Taken: Ineligible Further information may be available by contacting the racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. First Name: Peter State: GA OTHER State: PA Breeders Crown at Meadowlands; second in Kentucky Futy., Final Kentucky Sires S. - Champ. 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: OH State: CA Action Taken: Ineligible 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. These penalties stemmed from pre . December 9 - December 15, 2022.
Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021 Additional Detail: Last Name: McCormick