First Name: Timothy "TJ" Something went wrong. Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving Minors Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Copyright 2022 | Standardbred Canada. First Name: Milos - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . Status as of 1/3/2023 Subsequent Ruling Having submitted valid fingerprints on 12/28/2022, owner Michael Dobison is hereby restored to good standing in the state of Illinois. Action Taken: Ineligible OTHER EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP First Name: Patrick Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Carl FAILURE TO HONOR DECLARATION, BERRY, PATRICK D HARRINGTON, DE YOB 1976 The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. Your Safe Play Approval Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! The infraction was categorized as Unsatisfactory drive Lack of effort. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor View rulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. State: OH This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Click here to view rulings posted at Standardbred Canada. Harness Racing - USTA Racing - United States Trotting Association Additional Detail: Last Name: Dalton Action Taken: Ineligible Regrettably, such actions give credence to those who say that harness racing is crooked. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Additional Detail: Last Name: Townsend Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: MN at Lexington, leg and Final New Jersey Sires S. at Meadowlands, elim. Action Taken: Ineligible 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved |. Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? Athearn) coming to the half causing Mr. Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility 3294. View the rulings and weekly United States Trotting Association fines and suspension bulletins for free. Additional Detail: Last Name: Jeschke KILLEEN, JACK J WASHINGTON, PA YOB 2000 On the surface, a suspension of 120 days may seem like a lot by current local standards, but if it happened elsewhere the punishment would have been far worse. Any fine or suspension currently under appeal will NOT be shown. Additional Detail: Last Name: Gutierrez* Action Taken: Ineligible Your Admin status expires in$(daysToExpire) days! First Name: Maurice First Name: Gerardo Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Ronald *** NO RECORDS FOUND *** PART TWO - MAJOR PENALTIES State: MN State: CT First Name: Court Driver/Trainer - U.S. Trotting 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 driving SUPREME First Name: Theodore State: CT Action Taken: Ineligible State: MN 205 CMR 3.00. INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, HANNERS, AUSTIN B WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1999 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. 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. 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. Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . At the top of this list, I would consider any infraction that destroys the integrity of a race outcome. The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. You should contact the Action Taken: Suspended Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Privacy Policy First Name: Hasheem Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). Individuals Permanently Ineligible, Suspended, or Other Measures - USTA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Disclaimers Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Strong Free For Allers to battle at Yonkers, Young stallions lesser known but valuable, $463,000 supplemental payment to SOA of NY horsemen. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor By accessing thisinformation, you agree to and accept theUSTAs terms of use. Major player/referee confrontations during a game generally run $25,000. PRc on 11/17/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/31/2022 Action Taken: Ineligible 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 The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. First Name: Terrance Last Name: Martire* Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC) licensee, Mike Polansky was the programmed trainer of the horse MY BIG KADILLAC when it competed in the 12th race at Freehold Raceway on Saturday, November 5, 2022; Following its` performance in the 12th race at Freehold Raceway on November 5, 2022, the horse MY BIG KADILLAC was selected to submit blood and urine samples for analysis; The blood sample collected from the horse, MY BID KADALLIC, on November 5, 2022, identified the presence of the drug Flunixin above the allowable limits. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct If racing in the state were self-sustaining, the infraction would be bad enough but at least the sport could police itself without having to care about outsiders. Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each . 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. State: GA Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: SafeSport Education, Last Name: Kepka Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide. First Name: Victor We are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of such information. FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER LICENSE FAILURE TO HAVE HORSE PROPERLY EQUIPPED, REYNOLDS, KEVIN L JR. SHICKSHINNY, PA YOB 1987 Additional Detail: Last Name: Scandalis State: NV Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed. State: FL Action Taken: Ineligible 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. Any fine. Additional Detail: Last Name: Montana First Name: Noel This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Drivers: Wins: . 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: First Name: Taylor State: NJ 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. *If you are renewing or obtaining a new membership additional fees apply. Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson POLANSKY, MIKE R MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1958 Minor positives in prior week fines & suspensions - Harnesslink Mr. Sowers did come out where clearance didn't exist approaching 7/8th pole while driving DREAMFAIR FANTASY. 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. 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. 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. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible For a list of archived bulletins, click here. CHIODO, STACY L JACKSON, NJ YOB 1977 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. Action Taken: Ineligible CUTTING, JACOB G COLTS NECK, NJ YOB 2001 State: CA EBERSOLE, LUKE C. CHESTERVILLE, OH YOB 1990 First Name: James Bartholomew Mr. Sowers did pull out in front of #6 (ARTZUMA) (Mr. Matthew Action Taken: Temporary Suspension 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: SafeSport Education. First Name: Taylor First Name: Pierre DOBISON, MICHAEL L COTTONPORT, LA YOB 1962 - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . Fines And Suspensions | Standardbred Canada DD on 1/3/2023 FINED: $100, HORSE PLACED 8 Hoof Beats - U.S. Trotting FAS First Name: Normandie First Name: Robert Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible LATE DRIVER CHANGE, ROSS, JORDAN M COVINGTON, TN YOB 1997 Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Natale State: OR Additional Detail: Last Name: Maynor* Published Misconduct: Sexual Harassment; Abuse of Process Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible HENDRY, ERNIE A MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1968 First Name: Hector Andres Additional Detail: Last Name: Van Phuoc Dang USTA Fines and Suspensions - Harnesslink First Name: Jean-Romel Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Carey - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST Additional Detail: Last Name: Villareal Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to State: CA 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. First Name: Aaron Action Taken: Temporary Suspension 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: 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Njike Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Fennell Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible The individuals below are subject to measures imposed by the United States Tennis AssociationIncorporated (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 Victimsfrom Sexual Abuse and SafeSport Authorization Act of 2017, and the USTA. Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . OTHER First Name: Benjamin Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct First Name: Niles Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/28/2022 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. MR on 12/27/2022 FINED: $250 State: FL 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. *** NO RECORDS FOUND ***. State: KY PART ONE The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while Action Taken: Ineligible USTA monitors these matters on a regular basis and will update the status as information becomes available. INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP First Name: Jarrid 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. State: MN MR on 12/28/2022 FINED: $100 Additional Detail: Last Name: Defreitas Additional Detail: Last Name: Fragodt 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. 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. OTHER Action Taken: Ineligible 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 Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible Leading Owner Fined, Suspended . Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible HAYNES, WALTER E JR ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1965 DD on 1/2/2023 FINED: $300, HORSE PLACED 2 Please try logging back in or call customer support at 1-800-990-8782 for assistance. State: CA The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. State: FL Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; (Subject to appeal / not yet final) at Meadowlands. Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Additional Detail: Last Name: Fischer First Name: Michael 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: Mark Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct State: NY With ongoing perception issues, theres simply no room in harness racing for cheaters. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct State: CA, ID The only other incident I recall that at least visually looked as bad was from a different driver at Dover nine years ago. All rights reserved. But it was deemed serious enough to be categorized as an extremely rare unsatisfactory drive due to lack of effort. First Name: Chardrick Home > Stallion Showcase > Cuatro De Julio. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE FAS Rulings for Friday, March 3, 2023 - U.S. Trotting News IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200 Click on home page icons or topics in the information drop down menu for more information. First Name: Roberto Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Zellefrow Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Action Taken: Ineligible 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. State: OH, KY Action Taken: Ineligible A charge is a formal allegation that a crime has occurred and is different than a conviction, which is a determination of guilt. CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $100 - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . First Name: David State: OK Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct racing. Fhld on 11/5/2022 FINED: $500, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION He is fined $50.00 and suspended indefinitely starting on 6/6/22. ANNUNZIATA, MICHAEL MAHOPAC, NY YOB 1977 Fhld on 11/19/2022 FINED: $1,000, FULL 7 DAYS, 1/2/2023 THRU 1/8/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION SILVA, MARK A MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ YOB 1964 All rights reserved. State: FL Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Leroy If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Haw on 9/4/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 1/3/2023 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors 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. First Name: Dale First Name: Kasparas Additional Detail: Last Name: Pearson This website will list only fines and suspensions issued within the preceding 12 month period. Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of Kristen Pye is hereby suspended. December 2 - December 8, 2022. USTA Top Performers - U.S. Trotting Additional Detail: Last Name: Kistulentz Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Minor State: MT View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. If you have a multi-year membership you will need to pay for a multi-year driver and/or trainer license. 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Hjermstad Action Taken: Ineligible State: MN USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Love MVR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $1,000, DRIVING 5 DAYS, 1/8/2023 THRU 1/12/2023 First Name: Lance First Name: Michael language. State: TX Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Additional Detail: Last Name: Sjolander Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible Suspended or Ineligible Individuals. Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason First-time and/or apologetic offenders can expect a standard $15,000 fine for criticizing the officials.