Athearn to take into his horse. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct PA Title7-203.11(e) Mr. George failed to complete his licensing requirements for 2022. Additional Detail: Last Name: Becker Harness Racing - USTA Harness the Excitement! - United States Trotting Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: AZ DTN on 12/30/2022 FINED: $1,000 First Name: Arturo Privacy Policy Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Carey Published Misconduct: Intimate Relationship - involving a Power Imbalance; Inappropriate Conduct; Physical Misconduct First Name: Kasparas Additional Detail: SafeSport Education. Additional Detail: Last Name: Koprivica First Name: Jeff Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Rust Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed. Action Taken: Ineligible Individuals Permanently Ineligible, Suspended, or Other Measures - USTA First Name: Terrance Additional Detail: Last Name: Garin Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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: VA State: MN First Name: Donavan Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . FAS Additional Detail: Last Name: Townsend First Name: Christopher Additional Detail: Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, Enter to select, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, On Probation for 2 years upon return to sport, Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors, Criminal Disposition - involving Minors; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct; Criminal Disposition - involving a minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Power Imbalance; Inappropriate Conduct; Physical Misconduct, (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct. Additional Detail: Last Name: Fragodt Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct State: CA Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. First Name: Kevin State: CA Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson With ongoing perception issues, theres simply no room in harness racing for cheaters. First Name: Stoyan at Pocono, leg Kentucky Sires S. at Oak Grove; second in Hambletonian Maturity, Cutler Mem., leg Graduate Ser. First Name: Timothy Fhld on 12/10/2022 FINED: $100 State: NM First Name: David ViewFines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023,as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. 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 Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Njike First Name: Andrew 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. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: CO Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: GA Additional Detail: Last Name: Thomas-Riley This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Like any other sport, harness racing plays referee to its participants and assesses fines and suspensions routinely based on a myriad of different violations, most of which border on the minor side of things. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Brian Copyright 2002-2022 by Any use of the content of these website State: FL M on 12/16/2022 FINED: $300 The isolation requirement has been lifted since November 16, 2022, due to an announcement by the Free State. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: FL Action Taken: Suspended State: FL A report from Industrial Laboratories, identified the presence of the drug Phenylbutazone above the allowable limits. Additional Detail: Last Name: Connaway INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, CLARK, WILLIAM J JR WATERVLIET, NY YOB 1963 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 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. Action Taken: Ineligible December 16 - December 22, 2022. 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Mr. Sowers State: CA Action Taken: Ineligible Nfld on 11/19/2022 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF 1/3/2023 Action Taken: Temporary Suspension If you have a multi-year membership you will need to pay for a multi-year driver and/or trainer license. Copyright 2022 | Standardbred Canada. And amazingly, that occurrence was the only one in the entire century from Dover. Mr. Killeen is fined $200.00 which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Additional Detail: Last Name: Callaghan Additional Detail: Last Name: Copeland OTHER State: FL Action Taken: Ineligible Harness Racing - USTA Racing - United States Trotting Association Top Performers - Trainers Today's Feature Races Handicapping/Need Help USTA Strategic Wagering The "USTA Strategic Wagering" program is designed to provide value to horseplayers by guaranteeing the size of designated betting pools. First Name: Daniel Additional Detail: Last Name: Amir Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct 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 - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . State: CA *According to publicly available records, this individual has been arrested or charged with a crime of a sexual nature. Fines and suspensions issued by the licensed judges. First Name: Sayed OTHER Mr. Athearn did fail to drive as programmed. Action Taken: Ineligible CCE Solutions First Name: Umesh Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor CHIODO, STACY L JACKSON, NJ YOB 1977 State: CA Additional Detail: Last Name: Hsaio Shaw Additional Detail: Last Name: Jacome Jaramillo* State: NY Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. First Name: Timothy O.S.R.C.-3769-12 26(A)(7) 12-99. State: IL State: OK MVR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $1,000, DRIVING 5 DAYS, 1/8/2023 THRU 1/12/2023 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. 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. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct DOBISON, MICHAEL L COTTONPORT, LA YOB 1962 Haw on 9/4/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 1/3/2023 Harness Racing - USTA My Account - United States Trotting Association 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 First Name: Stephen Strong Free For Allers to battle at Yonkers, Young stallions lesser known but valuable. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct 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 December 2 - December 8, 2022. For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. State: AZ Strong Free For Allers to battle at Yonkers, Young stallions lesser known but valuable, $463,000 supplemental payment to SOA of NY horsemen. United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. The infraction was categorized as Unsatisfactory drive Lack of effort. United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s), Education. Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Last Name: Booth Use of this site signifies your agreement and compliance with the legal disclaimer and privacy policy. racing. A list of individuals suspended or banned by theU.S. Center for SafeSport in all other sports can be foundHERE. ANNUNZIATA, MICHAEL MAHOPAC, NY YOB 1977 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. 3294. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct State: MN Contact us by email at fas@ustrotting.com to retrieve your login information or 877-800-USTA. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . Additional Detail: Last Name: Sjolander 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. 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. Minor positives in prior week fines & suspensions - Harnesslink Additional Detail: Last Name: O'Neill Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible SODANO, JUSTIN M MONTGOMERY, NY YOB 1996 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. #waterfall #hangingbridge #suspensionbridge #Lechfall #munich #daytrip #bavaria #germanylife #travelvlog Hey Viewers,You Should take RB 68 from Munich hbf to. The United States Trotting Association assumes no liability for errors or omissions. First Name: Pierre Additional Detail: Last Name: Fennell Regrettably, such actions give credence to those who say that harness racing is crooked. First Name: Sean pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is Last Name: Spencer Mr. Lee was suspended for his conduct which was detrimental to racing. - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE, BROWN, BRADY SLIPPERY ROCK, PA YOB 1993 December 23 - December 29, 2022. First Name: James State: FL Mr. Yoder has 10 days to appeal this decision to the Pennsylvania SHRC, Bureau of Standardbred Racing. Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: MD INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, HANNERS, AUSTIN B WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1999 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Benjamin Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each hand while driving I`LLCALLYOULATER Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct State: NC Click here to view rulings posted at Standardbred Canada. Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by using Pathway, the USTAs official database. State: PA First Name: Paul First Name: Anibal View rulings posted at Standardbred Canada. HAYNES, SARA MEREA ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1977 State: FL POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE 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, . Additional Detail: Last Name: McLain United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. 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 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: HI 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. SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses Legislative Tool Kit . 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. EBERSOLE, LUKE C. CHESTERVILLE, OH YOB 1990 First Name: Djori All rights reserved. MVR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $100, HORSE PLACED 10 MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $100 Additional Detail: Last Name: Mackey MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $100 Action Taken: Ineligible IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200 State: TX Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct; Criminal Disposition - involving a minor Action Taken: Ineligible State: MN Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible CUTTING, JACOB G COLTS NECK, NJ YOB 2001 Action Taken: Ineligible Chief Appellate Officer upholds Penske Racing Fines and points reduces Additional Detail: Last Name: Black Additional Detail: Last Name: Wargo Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Sheehan Lack of effort drives should draw much harsher penalties Your Membership Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! Action Taken: Ineligible Further information may be available by contacting the racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. PENALTY BOX - 2021. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sueno at Lexington, leg New Jersey Sires S. at Meadowlands, elim. Whether right or wrong, weve come to accept certain non-trying efforts as part of the game. Additional Detail: Last Name: Van Phuoc Dang Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. 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 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. We are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of such information. First Name: Maurice First Name: Theodore 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: CA Fines And Suspensions | Standardbred Canada State: OR 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. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE First Name: Taylor United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. This website will list only fines and suspensions issued within the preceding 12 month period. Click here for prior week Fines and Suspensions. View rulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. Additional Detail: Last Name: Princell USTA Top Performers - U.S. Trotting 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. First Name: Matt Additional Detail: Last Name: Maynor* Additional Detail: Last Name: Gagnon Additional Detail: 2 year probation upon return to sport, No Contact Directive(s), SafeSport Education. Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while driving SUPREME MACH N in race 8. POLANSKY, MIKE R MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1958 Action Taken: Ineligible State: MD 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. 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: NJ,, PA 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. January 13 - January19, 2023. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 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. Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . Additional Detail: Last Name: Gutierrez* Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility State: MN Additional Detail: Last Name: Defreitas 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 Action Taken: Ineligible Home > Stallion Showcase > Cuatro De Julio. First Name: Douglas At the top of this list, I would consider any infraction that destroys the integrity of a race outcome. Please check your entries and try again. prohibited. EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. But what you cant do is somehow not win when it appears completely inevitable that youre about to do so. The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Additional Detail: Last Name: Jeschke Action Taken: Ineligible 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. Action Taken: Ineligible State: CA Action Taken: Ineligible MACH N in race 8. State: CA State: IN | More Information NEED HELP? DTN on 12/30/2022 FINED: $750, DRIVING 5 DAYS, 1/8/2023 THRU 1/12/2023 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. 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Additional Detail: Last Name: McGown State: AL State: CA Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . Any fine or suspension currently under appeal will NOT be shown. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible 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: Roberto Additional Detail: Last Name: Anastassov Additional Detail: Last Name: Fitzgerald* First Name: Rafael This list does not include the names of individuals suspended by the United States Anti-DopingAgency, the Tennis Integrity Unit, or ineligible as a result of the USTA Safe Play backgroundscreen. First Name: Carl MR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $100 View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Harness Racing - USTA Racing - United States Trotting Association 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 Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Meredith This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. State: FL The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. First Name: Doug Action Taken: Ineligible State: Additional Detail: Last Name: Zemaitelis stretch. KICKING A HORSE, MILLER, ELSON L LAGRANGE, IN YOB 2001 State: FL M on 12/9/2022 FINED: $500 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. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit permanent application), the temporary owner`s license of Michael Dobison is hereby suspended. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition State: NJ 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. To view the Fines Archive, click here. Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible driving SUPREME If you would like more information please contact our licensing department at michele.kopiec@ustrotting.com or by phone at 877-800-USTA ext. Any fine. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition First Name: Steven Rulings are available FREE - no Pathway subscription required - via the ustrottingnews.com weekly USTA Fines and Suspensions Bulletin and through Standardbred Canada.