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FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER LICENSE Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor State: MD 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. FAS Fines and Suspensions Archives. State: NC Additional Detail: Last Name: Burgos Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible First Name: Timothy Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Miner FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED, SMITH, TYLER ALAN WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1993 Action Taken: Ineligible State: OH Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS, BYRON, JEFFREY D THORNTON, ON YOB 1985 A charge is a formal allegation that a crime has occurred and is different than a conviction, which is a determination of guilt. Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment Additional Detail: Last Name: Swain KNOX, TIFFANY D SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH YOB UNKN Mr. Killeen is fined $200.00 which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Prior to applying for a 2023 Driver/Trainer License in Massachusetts Mr. Sodano must meet with the Judges at Plainridge Park. Click on home page icons or topics in the information drop down menu for more information. Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. MR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $100 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP While driving #2 Lawrence N in race 10 on 12/21/22 he whipped the horse after the finish. If you have a multi-year membership you will need to pay for a multi-year driver and/or trainer license. These actions are in direct violation of the New Jersey Racing Commission rule regarding the restrictive use of the whip. SODANO, JUSTIN M MONTGOMERY, NY YOB 1996 State: CA First-time and/or apologetic offenders can expect a standard $15,000 fine for criticizing the officials. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Van Phuoc Dang First Name: Michael Rulings are available FREE - no Pathway subscription required - via the ustrottingnews.com weekly USTA Fines and Suspensions Bulletin and through Standardbred Canada. YODER, WILBUR L WASHINGTON, PA YOB 1964 State: GA United States Trotting Association INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, HANNERS, AUSTIN B WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1999 Additional Detail: Last Name: Geesner* another horse; finished 2nd placed 4th, Mr. McGee did take up abruptly/sit down in front of horses causing Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Rachal CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE, BROWN, BRADY SLIPPERY ROCK, PA YOB 1993 Additional Detail: Last Name: Zemaitelis Mr.Ebersole is hereby fined $500. SILVA, MARK A MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ YOB 1964 CCE Solutions State: CT First Name: Milos First Name: Shawn All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Additional Detail: Last Name: Sheehan Drivers: Wins: . Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . First Name: Donald First Name: Arturo First Name: Paul Kreiser is seen kicking out the plugs on the backstretch and then carries his lead turning for home as a couple horses challenge to his outside. All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Colin First Name: Kenneth - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST Additional Detail: Last Name: Carey ME Harness - 2021 Penalty Box INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, CLARK, WILLIAM J JR WATERVLIET, NY YOB 1963 PRc on 11/17/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/31/2022 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. Ms. Knox is hereby suspended until she contacts the judges at Northfield Park concerning her license application. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. 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. Mr. Lee was suspended for his conduct which was detrimental to racing. 2022 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed. M on 12/16/2022 FINED: $300 State: FL Additional Detail: 2 year probation upon return to sport, No Contact Directive(s), SafeSport Education. IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE. Action Taken: Ineligible Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/20/2022 Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible First Name: Jeremy Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: FL welting as reported by state vet, Mr. White did use profane and offensive language towards track employee State: FL Additional Detail: Last Name: Hsaio Shaw First Name: Vincent Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible State: MN Additional Detail: Last Name: Amir 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. Mr. Yoder has 10 days to appeal this decision to the Pennsylvania SHRC, Bureau of Standardbred Racing. Disclaimers Your Safe Play Approval Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! 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: On Probation until September 3, 2025 Last Name: Kuo Additional Detail: Last Name: Berger -Weekes* 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Torres The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. Action Taken: Ineligible This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of Kristen Pye is hereby suspended. Fines and Suspensions : HRAction By accessing thisinformation, you agree to and accept theUSTAs terms of use. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: George First Name: Dale Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s), Education. Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? Mea on 12/27/2022 FINED: $200 13:71-23.1; Payment of the fine associated with this ruling must be received by the NJRC on or before February 7, 2023. Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. November 25 - December 1, 2022. Action Taken: Ineligible OTHER Action Taken: Ineligible 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. Mr. Sowers did pull out in front of #6 (ARTZUMA) (Mr. Matthew Action Taken: Ineligible 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: Permanently Ineligible min average 10 starts per month. The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: OH, KY 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Huskey Additional Detail: Last Name: Love Fhld on 12/10/2022 FINED: $100 State: CA, ID Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Intimate Relationship - 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. DTN on 12/30/2022 FINED: $750, DRIVING 5 DAYS, 1/8/2023 THRU 1/12/2023 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. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Djori Conn. Agencies Regs. 12-574-B42 - Fines, suspensions, expulsions and Additional Detail: Last Name: Gagnon All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. MVR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $1,000, DRIVING 5 DAYS, 1/8/2023 THRU 1/12/2023 State: CA The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to racing. January 6 - January 12, 2023. 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. Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? 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. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Mea on 12/30/2022 FINED: $200 The infraction was categorized as Unsatisfactory drive Lack of effort. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving Minors Additional Detail: Last Name: Njike Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . 205 CMR 3.00. Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed. SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Whether right or wrong, weve come to accept certain non-trying efforts as part of the game. But what you cant do is somehow not win when it appears completely inevitable that youre about to do so. December 30, 2022 - January 5, 2023. 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 State: CA Action Taken: Ineligible 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. Action Taken: Ineligible Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/28/2022 Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while First Name: Jean-Romel The isolation requirement has been lifted since November 16, 2022, due to an announcement by the Free State. Action Taken: Ineligible 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. First Name: Carl Additional Detail: Last Name: Zellefrow | More Information NEED HELP? Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition First Name: Aaron State: FL Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: O'Neill - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . 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First Name: Javier Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility Click here to view rulings posted at Standardbred Canada. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Privacy Policy Action Taken: Suspension until September 2, 2023 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, . Mea on 12/30/2022 FINED: $200 A report from Industrial Laboratories, identified the presence of the drug Phenylbutazone above the allowable limits. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE First Name: Dustin Contact Us Additional Detail: Last Name: Sjolander Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Anibal First Name: Stephen State: South Africa Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. All rights reserved. Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . 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). Regrettably, such actions give credence to those who say that harness racing is crooked. First Name: Taylor State: PA State: KY Fhld on 11/5/2022 FINED: $500, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION State: FL OTHER Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Keeler State: TX State: CA 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. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Last Name: Kerlew First Name: William State: FL Privacy Policy First Name: Robert USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. First Name: Marc First Name: Chardrick Although there is no charge for this information, a USTA account is required. Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner/trainer/driver license of Walter Haynes Jr. is hereby suspended. 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. First Name: Court at Meadowlands. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sueno Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility OTHER 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 . State: FL 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. stretch. State: HI Additional Detail: Last Name: Haultain Standardbred Canada assumes no liability for errors or omissions. First Name: Thomas Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct 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. All rights reserved. Additional Detail: Last Name: Diokno HENDRY, ERNIE A MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1968 Action Taken: Ineligible You should contact the State: PA (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. 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. Mr. Smith has 10 days to the pay the fine, and 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Hector Andres State: NC Published Misconduct: Intimate Relationship - involving a Power Imbalance; Inappropriate Conduct; Physical Misconduct First Name: Daniel Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: PA Additional Detail: Last Name: Dalton Driver/Trainer - U.S. Trotting First Name: Kasparas POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE USTA Fines and Suspensions - Harnesslink To view the Fines Archive, click here. State: OH State: CO Additional Detail: Last Name: Jacome Jaramillo* Additional Detail: Last Name: Khandroo First Name: Matt December 9 - December 15, 2022. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible DI DOMENICO, SCOTT D JAMESBURG, NJ YOB 1982 Published Misconduct: Sexual Harassment; Abuse of Process 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. United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. State: CA Additional Detail: Last Name: Fennell Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Suspended or Ineligible Individuals. Leading Owner Fined, Suspended . Last Name: Baldogo Action Taken: Ineligible GEORGE, SCOTT TYLER ANDERSON, IN YOB 1985 Steward/Program Supervisor which included implicit and threatening 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. That may mean stiffer penalties to rule breakers, but itll ultimately be a necessity for racing to continue on. INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible State: CA Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Action Taken: On probation until September 1, 2023 Additional Detail: Last Name: Sullivan First Name: Maurice State: MN 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. Additional Detail: SafeSport Education. Any use of the content of these website Major player/referee confrontations during a game generally run $25,000. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct This information is in an abbreviated form. M on 12/9/2022 FINED: $500 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. First Name: Hasheem 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

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