For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct 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 First Name: Dale 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 Cuatro De Julio stands his first season in 2023. 22 Penske Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams. PART ONE The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. First Name: Patrick FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER LICENSE The only other incident I recall that at least visually looked as bad was from a different driver at Dover nine years ago. 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 First Name: Thomas 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 Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility Mr. Deslandes did fail to keep a rein in each hand, Mr. Switzer caused interference in the stretch impeding the progress of Privacy Policy Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: 2 year probation upon return to sport, No Contact Directive(s), SafeSport Education. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Jeffrey First Name: Rex Additional Detail: SafeSport Education, Last Name: Kepka State: PA USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. 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: Last Name: Hunter welting as reported by state vet, Mr. White did use profane and offensive language towards track employee Home > Stallion Showcase > Cuatro De Julio. First Name: Peter Action Taken: On Probation upon return to sport (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 . *If you are renewing or obtaining a new membership additional fees apply. 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 DD on 1/3/2023 FINED: $100, HORSE PLACED 8 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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. First Name: Lance For fines, suspensions and rulings from other North American jurisdictions, visit theUSTA. MACH N in race 8. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition These penalties stemmed from pre . Additional Detail: Last Name: Villareal INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, HANNERS, AUSTIN B WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1999 State: CA Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/20/2022 Action Taken: Ineligible State: FL First Name: Olaf WHIPPING OUT OF CONTENTION State: AL Additional Detail: Last Name: Kistulentz State: AL, GA Only in the closing stages once App Hanover is finally passed and, on the wire, does Kreiser then elect to hopelessly flick the whip. FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, NEILL, DREW D DELAWARE, OH YOB 1999 Admittedly, the description of what I saw is coming from someone whos never driven in a single harness race before, so maybe I have it all wrong. PENALTY BOX - 2021. INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP Mr. Killeen has 10 days to appeal this decision to the Pennsylvania SHRC, Bureau of Standardbred Racing. Breeding Activity Summary: CUATRO DE JULIO. The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. 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. To help combat integrity concerns and in the process gain confidence from existing and potentially new horseplayers, harness racing needs to run a clean product. State: CA Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct View the rulings and weekly United States Trotting Association fines and suspension bulletins for free. Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson Fines and suspensions issued by the licensed judges. Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: VA Action Taken: Ineligible View rulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor M on 12/9/2022 FINED: $500 State: CA December 23 - December 29, 2022. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct To compound matters, the incident came in Pennsylvania, right at a time where there are discussions of redirecting the funds currently afforded to the states racing industry. 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, . USTA monitors these matters on a regular basis and will update the status as information becomes available. First Name: Sean Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Action Taken: Ineligible State: CA CCE Solutions - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . First Name: James First Name: William Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200, HORSE PLACED 8 13:71-23.1; Payment of the fine associated with this ruling must be received by the NJRC on or before February 7, 2023. Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner/trainer/driver license of Walter Haynes Jr. is hereby suspended. Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: O'Neill finished 2nd was placed 3rd. These actions are in direct violation of the New Jersey Racing Commission rule regarding the restrictive use of the whip. All rights reserved. Last Name: Baldogo 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. Action Taken: Ineligible Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. State: CT This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Said suspension shall be served on January 6, 2023, January 7, 2023, January 13, 2023, January 14, 2023, and January 20, 2023 inclusive. Additional Detail: Last Name: Burgos Contact Us First Name: Benjamin State: MO The payment associated with this fine must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before January 30, 2023. State: FL Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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: IN The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. First Name: Umesh at Pocono, leg Kentucky Sires S. at Oak Grove; second in Hambletonian Maturity, Cutler Mem., leg Graduate Ser. Racing (Entries/Results) Racing Home Entries/Results TrackMaster Race Programs . Additional Detail: Last Name: Dalton Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Halstead View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States.. United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Additional Detail: Last Name: Bettuo 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. First Name: Douglas Contact Us 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. First Name: Rafael Additional Detail: Last Name: Love Add your ideas to topics by selecting the topic in the add ideas here drop down menu. Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. Action Taken: Ineligible If what is described in the USTA ruling is factually accurate, then what other reaction could one possibly have? For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct DI DOMENICO, SCOTT D JAMESBURG, NJ YOB 1982 Additional Detail: Last Name: Connaway Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: CA MR on 12/28/2022 FINED: $100 POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. State: CA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors Fhld on 11/19/2022 FINED: $1,000, FULL 7 DAYS, 1/2/2023 THRU 1/8/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION State: OH Additional Detail: Last Name: Rachal State: CO Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. Any fine or suspension currently under appeal will NOT be shown. First Name: Christopher 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Townsend CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $50 Additional Detail: Last Name: Hjermstad Action Taken: Ineligible 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? EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS, MILLER, BRETT A BLACKLICK, OH YOB 1973 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Gadasalli POLANSKY, MIKE R MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1958 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Overmyer Additional Detail: Last Name: Wargo State: KY Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . First Name: Jeremy 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. Mr. Smith has 10 days to the pay the fine, and 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC. INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, CLARK, WILLIAM J JR WATERVLIET, NY YOB 1963 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. State: NY Additional Detail: Last Name: Sjolander SODANO, JUSTIN M MONTGOMERY, NY YOB 1996 First Name: Ross First Name: Noel Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving Minors Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. Mea on 12/27/2022 FINED: $200 Privacy Policy Additional Detail: No Contact Directive, SafeSport Education. State: CO Please try logging back in or call customer support at 1-800-990-8782 for assistance. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; (Subject to appeal / not yet final) confusion among trailing horses, Mr. Campbell did fail to set and maintain a proper pace, Mr. Butterfield did engage in language/conduct towards State 2 and No. Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); 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. DOBISON, MICHAEL L COTTONPORT, LA YOB 1962 State: South Africa Mr. Lee was suspended for his conduct which was detrimental to racing. min average 10 starts per month. There is also one trainer suspended indefinitely for an illegal substance test and he is a repeat offender. For a list of archived bulletins, click here. Current Horse Suspensions for Positive Tests Outstanding as of March 4, 2023. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit permanent application), the temporary owner`s license of Michael Dobison is hereby suspended. INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $200 First Name: Pierre FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED, SMITH, TYLER ALAN WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1993 State: TX, MN First Name: Chardrick State: NJ First Name: Robert First Name: Kenneth at Lexington, leg New Jersey Sires S. at Meadowlands, elim. Additional Detail: Last Name: Hill* Additional Detail: Last Name: Fennell Action Taken: Ineligible 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. Help us better understand the makeup of our tennis community. Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels live racing for Friday night, Next Article State: CA The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. State: MN prohibited. Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Rulings are collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Miner State: CA Although there is no charge for this information, a USTA account is required. Additional Detail: Last Name: Carey Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Princell Pelling, in just his fourth year of driving, has opened 2023 with wins in nearly 26 percent of his 62 starts at Freehold Raceway. First Name: Nathan "Nate" The United States Trotting Association assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Last Name: Amabile State: MN Any use of the content of these website Additional Detail: Last Name: McGown In searching the USTA historical rulings through Pathway, the Kreiser violation is the only one this entire century from The Meadows. A list of individuals suspended or banned by theU.S. Center for SafeSport in all other sports can be foundHERE. State: MD Following this race, TUXEDO BAY was required to submit blood sample for analysis.