Action Taken: Temporary Suspension First Name: James Bartholomew Additional Detail: Last Name: Hjermstad Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct First Name: Jarrid Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . First Name: Djori Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor LATE DRIVER CHANGE, CLARK, CHAD E MONTPELIER, IN YOB 1977 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 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. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. State: NV HENDRY, ERNIE A MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1968 Action Taken: Suspension until September 2, 2023 State: KY The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. at Lexington, leg New Jersey Sires S. at Meadowlands, elim. CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $50 Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct A list of individuals suspended or banned by theU.S. Center for SafeSport in all other sports can be foundHERE. Athearn) coming to the half causing Mr. Please check your entries and try again. Action Taken: Ineligible United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. EBERSOLE, LUKE C. CHESTERVILLE, OH YOB 1990 Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Woody First Name: Donavan Additional Detail: Last Name: Keeler Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct First Name: Kenneth December 16 - December 22, 2022. 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. State: KY First Name: Daniel Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Jeffrey Privacy Policy State: IN First Name: Christopher State: IL For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. Contact us by email at fas@ustrotting.com to retrieve your login information or 877-800-USTA. Disclaimers Racing (Entries/Results) Racing Home Entries/Results TrackMaster Race Programs . 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. 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. Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor, Intimate Relationship - involving a Minor 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. 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 November 25 - December 1, 2022. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible There is also one trainer suspended indefinitely for an illegal substance test and he is a repeat offender. Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason 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. December 9 - December 15, 2022. United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE Last Name: Amabile 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. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA account is required. Previous Article Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor M on 12/9/2022 FINED: $500 First Name: Ross State: NY Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE. At the top of this list, I would consider any infraction that destroys the integrity of a race outcome. Additional Detail: Last Name: Johnson FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS, MILLER, BRETT A BLACKLICK, OH YOB 1973 State: CA POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Love First Name: Leroy Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Mr. Yoder has 10 days to appeal this decision to the Pennsylvania SHRC, Bureau of Standardbred Racing. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while driving SUPREME MACH N in race 8. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Help us better understand the makeup of our tennis community. Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? Additional Detail: Last Name: Torres Prior to applying for a 2023 Driver/Trainer License in Massachusetts Mr. Sodano must meet with the Judges at Plainridge Park. With ongoing perception issues, theres simply no room in harness racing for cheaters. Current Horse Suspensions for Positive Tests Outstanding as of March 4, 2023. First Name: Umesh State: FL First Name: Normandie 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. FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER LICENSE Home > Stallion Showcase > Cuatro De Julio. Additional Detail: Last Name: McLain State: KY You should contact the State: PA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors Strong Free For Allers to battle at Yonkers, Young stallions lesser known but valuable. Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels live racing for Friday night, Next Article Your Safe Play Approval Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! 2022 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. First Name: Aaron Additional Detail: Last Name: Hunter Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner/trainer/driver license of Walter Haynes Jr. is hereby suspended. Additional Detail: Last Name: Becker Additional Detail: Last Name: Duclos 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. State: FL Additional Detail: Last Name: Swain First Name: Lance State: CA State: PA View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Additional Detail: Last Name: Callaghan State: NM OTHER Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor POLANSKY, MIKE R MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1958 State: MT First Name: Jean-Romel State: OK FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, DUNNING, BRYSON T CARNEYS POINT, NJ YOB 2003 The fine associated with this ruling must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before December 31, 2022. Contact Us 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. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Sheehan #waterfall #hangingbridge #suspensionbridge #Lechfall #munich #daytrip #bavaria #germanylife #travelvlog Hey Viewers,You Should take RB 68 from Munich hbf to. 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 State: MN State: CO Published Misconduct: Sexual Harassment; Abuse of Process Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Fitzgerald* Hambletonian S.; third in Stanley Dancer T. At 4, winner Charlie Hill Mem., Sebastian K Inv. Bourbans Best sings a winning swan song Thursday at MGM Northfield Park, Next Article State: MD 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Bettuo Action Taken: Ineligible Leading Owner Fined, Suspended . Mr. Deslandes did fail to keep a rein in each hand, Mr. Switzer caused interference in the stretch impeding the progress of Fhld on 11/19/2022 FINED: $1,000, FULL 7 DAYS, 1/2/2023 THRU 1/8/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION Said suspension shall be served on January 6, 2023, January 7, 2023, January 13, 2023, January 14, 2023, and January 20, 2023 inclusive. (1:50.1) in the HambletonianMuscle Hill was also a Dan Patch Award winner in 2008 as harness racing's top 2-year-oldHe finished his career with 20 wins in 21 races (the last 20 victories in a row) and $3.27 million in pursesMuscle Hill's $2.45 . Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. Last Name: Booth Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to racing. Any fine. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Haultain Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Sjolander The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. First Name: Hasheem Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). State: OH First Name: Paul Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Amir Mr. Athearn did fail to keep a line in each hand, hands out of holders, Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a line in each hand, Mr. Jackson did cause interference causing another horse to make a break, Mr. Case did fail to keep both feet in the stirrups, Mr. Butterfield did use the whip in and excessive/imdiscriminate way, Mr. Wilson did fail to set and maintain a proper pace, Ms. Sprague did fail to honor declaration to race, Mr. Long did fail to drive when programmed - five instances, Mr. Case did kick his horse around 7/8 turn, Mr. Marston did fail to conform to the rules of racing - did not return HAYNES, WALTER E JR ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1965 Whether right or wrong, weve come to accept certain non-trying efforts as part of the game. 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. This information is in an abbreviated form. We are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of such information. 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. SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible All reported rulings, current and past, may be found by using Pathway, the USTAs official database. Additional Detail: Last Name: Kim Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct; Criminal Disposition - involving a minor First Name: Stoyan Additional Detail: Last Name: Dalton Additional Detail: Last Name: Khandroo State: CA Action Taken: Ineligible Please try logging back in or call customer support at 1-800-990-8782 for assistance. - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . First Name: Douglas December 30, 2022 - January 5, 2023. First Name: Marc 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. Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s). State: OH Last Name: Martire* Action Taken: On Probation upon return to sport First Name: Roberto Additional Detail: Last Name: Natale M on 6/3/2022 FINED: $500, FULL 15 DAYS, 12/26/2022 THRU 1/9/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION First Name: Casey First Name: Taylor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Miner FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, NEILL, DREW D DELAWARE, OH YOB 1999 State: OH, KY United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. The United States Trotting Association assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Suspended or Ineligible Individuals. 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. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. First Name: Kasparas On May 7, 2013 the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties from the No. Mea on 12/30/2022 FINED: $200 Additional Detail: Last Name: Rust confusion among trailing horses, Mr. Campbell did fail to set and maintain a proper pace, Mr. Butterfield did engage in language/conduct towards State Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Doug CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $100 Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Dustin Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. Published Misconduct: Intimate Relationship - involving a Power Imbalance; Inappropriate Conduct; Physical Misconduct 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 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Dorsher 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. Share your location for a more tailored experience. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor ViewFines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023,as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Breeders Crown at Meadowlands; second in Kentucky Futy., Final Kentucky Sires S. - Champ. State: CA His suspension is hereby lifted as of Friday, December 30, 2022 and he is restored to good standing. 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. Two minor positives, one for Tranexamic Acid and one for Gabapentin, lead the way from this past weeks harness racing fines and suspensions from the USTA. CCE Solutions First Name: Taylor First Name: Arturo Additional Detail: Last Name: Geesner* OTHER Mr. Smith has 10 days to the pay the fine, and 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC. State: MN Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: James The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. State: PA MR on 12/28/2022 FINED: $100 This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is Additional Detail: Last Name: Berger -Weekes* Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Sowers did pull out in front of #6 (ARTZUMA) (Mr. Matthew WHIPPING OUT OF CONTENTION IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, IRVINE, BRAD D MOUNTAINTOP, PA YOB 1971 DE LONG, WILLIAM C CLINTON, WI YOB 1954 MR on 12/27/2022 FINED: $250 MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $100 Additional Detail: Last Name: Anastassov Copyright 2022 | Standardbred Canada. Additional Detail: Last Name: Gutierrez* Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/28/2022 3294. State: FL 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. Action Taken: Ineligible First-time and/or apologetic offenders can expect a standard $15,000 fine for criticizing the officials. Fines and Suspensions Archives. Action Taken: Temporary Suspension If you would like more information please contact our licensing department at michele.kopiec@ustrotting.com or by phone at 877-800-USTA ext. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Additional Detail: Last Name: Cyril Mea on 12/30/2022 FINED: $200 Additional Detail: Last Name: Wargo 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. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible Standardbred Canada assumes no liability for errors or omissions. - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . State: GA December 23 - December 29, 2022. From last weeks Fines and Suspensions list published from the USTA, there was a major ruling against trainer and driver Cory Kreiser resulting from his drive on a horse named App Hanover from Feb. 10 at The Meadows. Regrettably, such actions give credence to those who say that harness racing is crooked. Additional Detail: Last Name: Zellefrow In searching the USTA historical rulings through Pathway, the Kreiser violation is the only one this entire century from The Meadows. State: AZ State: NJ,, PA State: FL State: VA 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.