State: CA Additional Detail: Last Name: Gadasalli Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible State: KY Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition 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. Action Taken: Ineligible 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, ID State: FL 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. 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. 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. Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. These actions are in direct violation of the New Jersey Racing Commission rule regarding the restrictive use of the whip. Whether right or wrong, weve come to accept certain non-trying efforts as part of the game. State: IN Fines and Suspensions : HRAction ViewFines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022,as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 Additional Detail: Last Name: Carey First Name: Hector Andres Breeding Activity Summary: CUATRO DE JULIO. Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason 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. Suspended or Ineligible Individuals. FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED, SMITH, TYLER ALAN WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1993 The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. First Name: Djori | More Information NEED HELP? Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor A list of individuals suspended or banned by theU.S. Center for SafeSport in all other sports can be foundHERE. First Name: Timothy "TJ" Additional Detail: Last Name: Dorsher At the top of this list, I would consider any infraction that destroys the integrity of a race outcome. If you have a multi-year membership you will need to pay for a multi-year driver and/or trainer license. State: NY State: MO Additional Detail: Last Name: Villareal Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Rouse Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Contact Us 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. CCE Solutions Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Cyril All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. State: CA Action Taken: Ineligible ME Harness - 2021 Penalty Box 2022 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. All rights reserved. Action Taken: Temporary Suspension USTA Top Performers - U.S. Trotting Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. Home > Stallion Showcase > Cuatro De Julio. First Name: Bob Hoof Beats - U.S. Trotting Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson 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. First Name: David Additional Detail: Last Name: Kistulentz Action Taken: Ineligible State: CA Action Taken: Ineligible POLANSKY, MIKE R MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1958 Action Taken: Ineligible finished 2nd was placed 3rd. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE But what you cant do is somehow not win when it appears completely inevitable that youre about to do so. State: CA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Garin 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. The fine issued herein shall be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission no later than January 20, 2023. State: GA O.S.R.C.-3769-12 26(A)(7) 12-99. The payment associated with this fine must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before January 30, 2023. 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. 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Becker Action Taken: Ineligible EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP For a list of archived bulletins, click here. Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Cuatro De Julio stands his first season in 2023. INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, HANNERS, AUSTIN B WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1999 - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. FAILURE TO HAVE HORSE PROPERLY EQUIPPED, REYNOLDS, KEVIN L JR. SHICKSHINNY, PA YOB 1987 First Name: Pierre The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. LATE DRIVER CHANGE, CLARK, CHAD E MONTPELIER, IN YOB 1977 State: CT United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. First Name: Olaf Harness Racing - USTA Racing - United States Trotting Association PA Title7-203.11(e) Mr. George failed to complete his licensing requirements for 2022. Corona: What rules still apply in Munich and Bavaria DE LONG, WILLIAM C CLINTON, WI YOB 1954 welting as reported by state vet, Mr. White did use profane and offensive language towards track employee pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is CUTTING, JACOB G COLTS NECK, NJ YOB 2001 MVR on 1/3/2023 FINED: $300 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Ms. Knox is hereby suspended until she contacts the judges at Northfield Park concerning her license application. Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment State: FL First Name: Patrick 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 Action Taken: Ineligible The fine associated with this ruling must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before December 31, 2022. PARTICIPATING WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE, REYNOLDS, ALLIE WHITING, NJ YOB 1954 State: PA; NJ First Name: Michael Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels live racing for Friday night, Next Article Please check your entries and try again. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. SILVA, MARK A MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ YOB 1964 First Name: Thomas Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility On May 7, 2013 the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties from the No. Standardbred Canada assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Jack Pelling is in no great rush to be a top harness racing driver, but is certainly happy with where his deliberate pace has brought him at this point. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: HI State: TX 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. State: CA State: MN United States Trotting Association Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021 State: PA Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $100 State: FL Previous Article Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Pearson First Name: Andrew All rights reserved. State: AL, GA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct First Name: Sayed First Name: Donald Further information may be available by contacting the racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. Additional Detail: Last Name: Clark in race 1 while approaching 3/4 pole. Fhld on 11/19/2022 FINED: $1,000, FULL 7 DAYS, 1/2/2023 THRU 1/8/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving Minors Additional Detail: Last Name: Hewitt 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. State: KY First Name: Ronald Action Taken: Ineligible There is also one trainer suspended indefinitely for an illegal substance test and he is a repeat offender. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor While driving #2 Lawrence N in race 10 on 12/21/22 he whipped the horse after the finish. State: FL State: NY 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 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible State: VA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Help us better understand the makeup of our tennis community. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct First Name: Rex State: MN prohibited. Mr.Ebersole is hereby fined $500. Additional Detail: No Contact Directive, SafeSport Education. Fhld on 12/10/2022 FINED: $100 Additional Detail: Last Name: Zemaitelis First Name: Mark Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Shawn MR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $100 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 First Name: Aaron Any use of the content of these website State: VA Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? USTA monitors these matters on a regular basis and will update the status as information becomes available. Additional Detail: Last Name: Townsend NBA Fines: Where Does the Players' Money Go? - Sports Illustrated Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Additional Detail: Last Name: Thomas-Riley 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. Regrettably, such actions give credence to those who say that harness racing is crooked. First Name: Lance First Name: Jeffrey Action Taken: Ineligible You should contact the PRc on 11/17/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/31/2022 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: South Africa State: CA Share your location for a more tailored experience. stretch. First Name: Jon Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. First Name: Matt Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Gagnon Mr. Sowers did come out where clearance didn't exist approaching 7/8th pole while driving DREAMFAIR FANTASY. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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. State: TX Last Name: Kuo First Name: Stoyan First Name: Stephen United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. State: NC Additional Detail: Last Name: Njike Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Harness Racing - USTA Harness the Excitement! - United States Trotting State: IL Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; (Subject to appeal / not yet final) Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Privacy Policy Bourbans Best sings a winning swan song Thursday at MGM Northfield Park, Next Article 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: Scandalis State: FL Post author By ; Post date gearbox noise when accelerating; south haven water conditions on usta racing fines and suspensions on usta racing fines and suspensions Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide. First Name: Umesh Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Mr. Killeen is fined $200.00 which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Disclaimers DTN on 12/30/2022 FINED: $750, DRIVING 5 DAYS, 1/8/2023 THRU 1/12/2023 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. 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: Johnson Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Koetter 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. Action Taken: On Probation for 2 years upon return to sport Southern Oaks Training Center to host hog roast, Michele Kopiec, USTA Racetrack Operations & Licensing Manager, Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023, Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels live racing for Friday night, Southern Oaks Training Center to host hog roast. This information is in an abbreviated form. Harness Racing - USTA My Account - United States Trotting Association First Name: Court Action Taken: Suspension until September 2, 2023 State: CA HENDRY, ERNIE A MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1968 Your Safe Play Approval Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! Additional Detail: SafeSport Education. Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA account is required. State: OR State: NC Copyright 2022 | Standardbred Canada. State: FL Additional Detail: Last Name: Haultain 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 . Harness Racing - USTA Racing - United States Trotting Association USTA Sire Stats - U.S. Trotting Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor All rights reserved. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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? Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Breeders Crown at Meadowlands; second in Kentucky Futy., Final Kentucky Sires S. - Champ. Last Name: Amabile January 13 - January19, 2023. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. State: OH, KY 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Koprivica Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Milos These penalties stemmed from pre . Any fine. For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. Action Taken: Ineligible 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved |. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible M on 12/16/2022 FINED: $300 First Name: Timothy 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. First Name: Marc State: AR State: NC pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is First Name: Herbert Russell Last Name: Kerlew Additional Detail: Last Name: Anastassov Rulings are available FREE - no Pathway subscription required - via the ustrottingnews.com weekly USTA Fines and Suspensions Bulletin and through Standardbred Canada. The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. NOTICE:The USTA reports rulings and other such information that is submitted by the judges/stewards and racing commissions. Haw on 9/4/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 1/3/2023 Additional Detail: Last Name: Carlyle State: OH Mr. Smith has 10 days to the pay the fine, and 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC. State: CA at Pocono, leg Kentucky Sires S. at Oak Grove; second in Hambletonian Maturity, Cutler Mem., leg Graduate Ser. *** NO RECORDS FOUND ***. 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 Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. First Name: Charlie Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Fragodt First Name: Timothy If what is described in the USTA ruling is factually accurate, then what other reaction could one possibly have? First Name: Daniel 2022 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. First Name: Dennis State: MO DI DOMENICO, SCOTT D JAMESBURG, NJ YOB 1982 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Action Taken: Suspended FAS Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. If you would like more information please contact our licensing department at michele.kopiec@ustrotting.com or by phone at 877-800-USTA ext. First Name: Paul Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit permanent application), the temporary owner`s license of Michael Dobison is hereby suspended. Additional Detail: Last Name: Wargo Action Taken: Ineligible Contact us by email at fas@ustrotting.com to retrieve your login information or 877-800-USTA. His suspension is hereby lifted as of Friday, December 30, 2022 and he is restored to good standing. 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. Throughout the stretch drive, App Hanover maintained his lead with Kreiser sitting motionless and if anything, it at least appears Kreiser tries to slow the progress of App Hanover. 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 Last Name: Booth Your Membership Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Khandroo State: DE 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.