Additional Detail: Last Name: Woody Status as of 12/20/2022 Subsequent Ruling Having complied with the IRB fingerprint requirement, owner Kristen Pyle is hereby restored to good standing in the state of Illinois. State: CA another horse; finished 2nd placed 4th, Mr. McGee did take up abruptly/sit down in front of horses causing Additional Detail: Last Name: Vader* First Name: William Click here for prior week Fines and Suspensions. State: AL State: FL The urine sample collected from the horse Paloma Ruiz on February 4, 2022 identified the presence of the prohibited substances Oxymorphone, Oxycodone and Noroxycodone at a level of 3.0ng/mL and 0.057ng/mL and 0.333ng/mL respectively; The presence of Oxymorphone, Oxycodone and Noroxycodone in the horse Paloma Ruiz on February 4, 2022 is in direct violation of NJRC rule N.J.A.C. at Meadowlands. Action Taken: Ineligible A list of individuals suspended or banned by theU.S. Center for SafeSport in all other sports can be foundHERE. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: No Contact Directive, SafeSport Education. Privacy Policy Fhld on 12/10/2022 FINED: $100 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. Suspended or Ineligible Individuals. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Sueno Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). First Name: Nathan "Nate" First Name: Normandie Action Taken: Suspended 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. All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by usingPathway, the USTAs official database. The isolation requirement has been lifted since November 16, 2022, due to an announcement by the Free State. MVR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $1,000, DRIVING 5 DAYS, 1/8/2023 THRU 1/12/2023 First Name: Terrance 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. LATE DRIVER CHANGE, ROSS, JORDAN M COVINGTON, TN YOB 1997 Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit permanent application), the temporary owner`s license of Michael Dobison is hereby suspended. This Is Harness Racing Care and Training of the Trotter and Pacer Good for Business . INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, HANNERS, AUSTIN B WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1999 The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. Please check your entries and try again. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Marc At the top of this list, I would consider any infraction that destroys the integrity of a race outcome. Additional Detail: Last Name: Dalton State: KY DE LONG, WILLIAM C CLINTON, WI YOB 1954 Racing (Entries/Results) Racing Home Entries/Results TrackMaster Race Programs . Previous Article Masks are still mandatory (at least medical mouth . Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s), Education. State: NM 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: Temporary Suspension 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason State: NY Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Copyright 2002-2022 by Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Meredith December 23 - December 29, 2022. The fact that there is no separate action taken by the USTA in the form of a ruling of reciprocity shall not be construed as a failure to recognize and/or reciprocate with these published penalties. State: MN Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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: GA First Name: Bob A charge is a formal allegation that a crime has occurred and is different than a conviction, which is a determination of guilt. First Name: Steven Action Taken: Ineligible Said suspension shall be served on January 6, 2023, January 7, 2023, January 13, 2023, January 14, 2023, and January 20, 2023 inclusive. Published Misconduct: Intimate Relationship - involving a Power Imbalance; Inappropriate Conduct; Physical Misconduct Prior to applying for a 2023 Driver/Trainer License in Massachusetts Mr. Sodano must meet with the Judges at Plainridge Park. First Name: Bradley December 16 - December 22, 2022. Athearn to take into his horse. State: MN State: FL Additional Detail: Last Name: Copeland First Name: Michael First Name: Court 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. The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. DD on 1/2/2023 FINED: $300, HORSE PLACED 2 Last Name: Kuo 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 Additional Detail: Last Name: Becker Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. First Name: Timothy First Name: Vincent SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 State: MN Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Major player/referee confrontations during a game generally run $25,000. Additional Detail: Last Name: Geesner* PA Code Title 7-205.409(c) While driving No. Action Taken: Ineligible State: AZ Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment Additional Detail: Last Name: Dalton State: NC Additional Detail: Last Name: Hjermstad - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . Rulings are collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Add your ideas to topics by selecting the topic in the add ideas here drop down menu. First Name: Shawn Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct DOBISON, MICHAEL L COTTONPORT, LA YOB 1962 Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Victor State: CA Additional Detail: Last Name: Callaghan Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Townsend Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide. First Name: Charlie State: NC Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Your Safe Play Approval Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! Action Taken: Ineligible Privacy Policy First Name: Milos State: FL He is fined $50.00 and suspended indefinitely starting on 6/6/22. Additional Detail: Last Name: Clark HORSE PLACED 8 Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: James State: FL Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Additional Detail: Last Name: Fischer MR on 12/28/2022 FINED: $100 First Name: Christopher 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). State: CT Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . First Name: Jeffrey Action Taken: Ineligible MVR on 1/3/2023 FINED: $300 Click here to view rulings posted at Standardbred Canada. Current Horse Suspensions for Positive Tests Outstanding as of March 4, 2023. Additional Detail: Last Name: McCormick State: OH Additional Detail: Last Name: Hsaio Shaw Action Taken: Ineligible State: PA State: PA November 25 - December 1, 2022. Additional Detail: Last Name: McLain EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $100 *** NO RECORDS FOUND *** PART TWO - MAJOR PENALTIES EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Ronald OTHER HAYNES, WALTER E JR ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1965 Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while State: MA Mea on 12/27/2022 FINED: $200 Haw on 9/4/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 1/3/2023 State: GA 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 Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Sowers did pull out in front of #6 (ARTZUMA) (Mr. Matthew 432 Ridge Road, Plymouth, ME 04969. Additional Detail: Last Name: Aranda Villalba Additional Detail: Last Name: Hill* 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. State: CT 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Pete 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 Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . State: CA First Name: Taylor Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Mr. Sowers Last Name: Spencer State: OR Action Taken: Ineligible | More Information NEED HELP? These actions are in direct violation of the New Jersey Racing Commission rule regarding the restrictive use of the whip. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: On probation until September 1, 2023 State: TX Action Taken: Ineligible PA Code Title 7-205.409(c) While driving No. The payment associated with this fine must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before January 30, 2023. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct 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. FAILURE TO HAVE HORSE PROPERLY EQUIPPED, REYNOLDS, KEVIN L JR. SHICKSHINNY, PA YOB 1987 Drivers: Wins: . State: CA 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. His suspension is hereby lifted as of Friday, December 30, 2022 and he is restored to good standing. USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. Fines and suspensions issued by the licensed judges. IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, IRVINE, BRAD D MOUNTAINTOP, PA YOB 1971 Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. Action Taken: Ineligible State: CA Additional Detail: Last Name: Zellefrow Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor All rights reserved. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sullivan First Name: Mark Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Timothy "TJ" Standardbred Canada assumes no liability for errors or omissions. January 13 - January19, 2023. CCE Solutions 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 Additional Detail: Last Name: Carey Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct; Criminal Disposition - involving a minor Help us better understand the makeup of our tennis community. This website will list only fines and suspensions issued within the preceding 12 month period. Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. 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 State: CA Additional Detail: Last Name: Khandroo Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct This information is in an abbreviated form. IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200 State: MN All rights reserved. *If you are renewing or obtaining a new membership additional fees apply. *According to publicly available records, this individual has been arrested or charged with a crime of a sexual nature. First Name: Taylor The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. Hambletonian S.; third in Stanley Dancer T. At 4, winner Charlie Hill Mem., Sebastian K Inv. First Name: Hector Andres 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. Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/28/2022 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: MD State: FL United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Leading Owner Fined, Suspended . Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Only in the closing stages once App Hanover is finally passed and, on the wire, does Kreiser then elect to hopelessly flick the whip. Any use of the content of these website State: NC Additional Detail: Last Name: Jeschke Although there is no charge for this information, a USTA account is required. First Name: Robert Additional Detail: Last Name: Bettuo To view the Suspended Horse List, click here. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Aaron Disclaimers Action Taken: Ineligible DTN on 12/30/2022 FINED: $1,000 All rights reserved. The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. Mr. Killeen is fined $200.00 which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Previous Article As a repeat. 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: Matt USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. 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. First Name: Michael State: MN Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor With ongoing perception issues, theres simply no room in harness racing for cheaters. Action Taken: Ineligible rule 13:71-20.15(b)6. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors Additional Detail: Last Name: Pozo First Name: Andrew stretch. 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. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Carlyle 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. First Name: Timothy State: FL racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/20/2022 This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. First Name: Ross First Name: George - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to Additional Detail: Last Name: Rouse Action Taken: Ineligible Contact us by email at fas@ustrotting.com to retrieve your login information or 877-800-USTA. Fhld on 2/4/2022 FINED: $1,000, FULL 7 DAYS, 2/3/2023 THRU 2/9/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION State: CA Action Taken: Ineligible View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Action Taken: Ineligible These penalties stemmed from pre . 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. GEORGE, SCOTT TYLER ANDERSON, IN YOB 1985 State: KY Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Click on home page icons or topics in the information drop down menu for more information. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct A report from Industrial Laboratories, identified the presence of the drug Phenylbutazone above the allowable limits. State: NY First Name: Umesh Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct EBERSOLE, LUKE C. CHESTERVILLE, OH YOB 1990 SILVA, MARK A MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ YOB 1964 FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER LICENSE Additional Detail: Last Name: Kistulentz Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Halstead State: South Africa Additional Detail: Last Name: Haultain First Name: Patrick 2022 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Minor Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each . Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses Legislative Tool Kit . Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Sjolander By accessing thisinformation, you agree to and accept theUSTAs terms of use. Additional Detail: Last Name: McGown State: CA Any use of the content of these website Last Name: Martire* First Name: Carl First Name: Stephen POLANSKY, MIKE R MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1958 Additional Detail: Last Name: Fitzgerald* Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. State: NY Additional Detail: Last Name: Rachal First Name: Sayed Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Robert "Bob" State: OH, KY 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.