Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor *** NO RECORDS FOUND ***. Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Keeler Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. State: MN Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Contact us by email at fas@ustrotting.com to retrieve your login information or 877-800-USTA. State: NY Previous Article But what you cant do is somehow not win when it appears completely inevitable that youre about to do so. OTHER Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . 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. State: DE Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: Defreitas 13:71-23.1; Payment of the fine associated with this ruling must be received by the NJRC on or before February 7, 2023. Last Name: Kuo Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible MVR on 1/4/2023 FINED: $100 This Is Harness Racing Care and Training of the Trotter and Pacer Good for Business . The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. First Name: Paul Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . 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. First Name: Stephen First Name: Daniel Action Taken: Ineligible FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, NEILL, DREW D DELAWARE, OH YOB 1999 Something went wrong. State: NJ,, PA 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 This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. First Name: Taylor Action Taken: Ineligible MR on 12/27/2022 FINED: $250 To help combat integrity concerns and in the process gain confidence from existing and potentially new horseplayers, harness racing needs to run a clean product. Regrettably, such actions give credence to those who say that harness racing is crooked. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor The following fines and suspensions includes information provided to Standardbred Canada by provincial racing commissions. First Name: Maurice Additional Detail: Last Name: Rachal Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each . Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: Last Name: McLain 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. Fhld on 11/19/2022 FINED: $1,000, FULL 7 DAYS, 1/2/2023 THRU 1/8/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION Additional Detail: Last Name: Townsend Last Name: Baldogo Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Court Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Additional Detail: No Contact Directive, SafeSport Education. DI DOMENICO, SCOTT D JAMESBURG, NJ YOB 1982 State: MO Please check your entries and try again. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP State: FL 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Jacome Jaramillo* State: CA Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Further information may be available by contacting the racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. December 30, 2022 - January 5, 2023. Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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. CCE Solutions Additional Detail: SafeSport Education, Last Name: Kepka First Name: Gerardo Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE, BROWN, BRADY SLIPPERY ROCK, PA YOB 1993 Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s), Education. The only other incident I recall that at least visually looked as bad was from a different driver at Dover nine years ago. State: OH United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. But it was deemed serious enough to be categorized as an extremely rare unsatisfactory drive due to lack of effort. finished 2nd was placed 3rd. 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. State: HI Additional Detail: Last Name: Montana Mea on 12/27/2022 FINED: $200 First Name: Mark 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. Fhld on 2/4/2022 FINED: $1,000, FULL 7 DAYS, 2/3/2023 THRU 2/9/2023, HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE REDISTRIBUTION MVR on 1/3/2023 FINED: $300 Additional Detail: Last Name: Callaghan Additional Detail: Last Name: Aranda Villalba State: FL First Name: Timothy Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition PA Code Title 7-205.409(c) While driving No. All rights reserved. Mr. Gibbs was suspended for his actions which were detrimental to The Massachusetts Driver/Trainer License No.26115 of Justin Sodano is hereby reinstated and has been restored to good standing. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor PART ONE The following action has been taken by the United States Trotting Association. Steward/Program Supervisor which included implicit and threatening Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct 3294. 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. Privacy Policy 22 Penske Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams. January 13 - January19, 2023. First Name: Patrick DTN on 12/30/2022 FINED: $750, DRIVING 5 DAYS, 1/8/2023 THRU 1/12/2023 Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility State: FL 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. First Name: Dennis Action Taken: Ineligible M on 12/9/2022 FINED: $500 IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE, DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200 Action Taken: Ineligible For a list of archived bulletins, click here. Additional Detail: Last Name: Connaway State: CA Disclaimers State: OH January 6 - January 12, 2023. State: CA, ID Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Victor 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. pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is Ms. Knox is hereby suspended until she contacts the judges at Northfield Park concerning her license application. Action Taken: Permanent Ineligibility 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. State: FL OTHER 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: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Action Taken: Ineligible CalX on 12/26/2022 FINED: $100 Additional Detail: Last Name: Amir Status as of 12/28/2022 Subsequent Ruling Having submitted valid fingerprints, owner Sara Haynes is hereby restored to good standing in the state of Illinois. Prior to applying for a 2023 Driver/Trainer License in Massachusetts Mr. Sodano must meet with the Judges at Plainridge Park. December 16 - December 22, 2022. First Name: Anibal Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/20/2022 The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. Your Admin status expires in$(daysToExpire) days! Action Taken: Ineligible If you would like more information please contact our licensing department at michele.kopiec@ustrotting.com or by phone at 877-800-USTA ext. View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States.. View rulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. View rulings posted at Standardbred Canada. Published Misconduct: Sexual Harassment; Abuse of Process First Name: Stephen Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980 Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct prohibited. INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses Legislative Tool Kit . State: TX Haw on 11/2/2022 RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/28/2022 You should contact the Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Misconduct - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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. This website will list only fines and suspensions issued within the preceding 12 month period. State: NC Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Geesner* Only North American racing statistics are shown, with all earnings expressed in US currency. Action Taken: On Probation for 2 years upon return to sport Whether right or wrong, weve come to accept certain non-trying efforts as part of the game. - Fri. 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST . Additional Detail: Last Name: McClain Additional Detail: Last Name: Hsaio Shaw IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE. First Name: Jean-Romel Additional Detail: Last Name: Joyner Mr. Deslandes did fail to keep a rein in each hand, Mr. Switzer caused interference in the stretch impeding the progress of racing. Additional Detail: Last Name: Khandroo 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. First Name: Doug Last Name: Amabile 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: Villareal First Name: Donavan Any use of the content of these website On May 7, 2013 the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties from the No. DD on 1/2/2023 FINED: $300, HORSE PLACED 2 State: FL GEORGE, SCOTT TYLER ANDERSON, IN YOB 1985 Additional Detail: Last Name: Zellefrow Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP Additional Detail: Last Name: Torres Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Sowers did pull out in front of #6 (ARTZUMA) (Mr. Matthew Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor DTN on 12/29/2022 FINED: $200, HORSE PLACED 8 stretch. Additional Detail: Last Name: Garin Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct State: AL Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors State: TX, MN Additional Detail: Last Name: Sheehan First Name: Pierre He is fined $50.00 and suspended indefinitely starting on 6/6/22. MVR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $1,000, DRIVING 5 DAYS, 1/8/2023 THRU 1/12/2023 State: CA Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of Kristen Pye is hereby suspended. Published Misconduct: Intimate Relationship - involving a Power Imbalance; Inappropriate Conduct; Physical Misconduct 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 There is also one trainer suspended indefinitely for an illegal substance test and he is a repeat offender. First Name: Jeffrey at Lexington, leg and Final New Jersey Sires S. at Meadowlands, elim. The fine issued herein shall be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission no later than January 20, 2023. OTHER Action Taken: Ineligible State: CO MR on 12/28/2022 FINED: $100 State: MN State: CA 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. 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. First Name: Sean Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Published Misconduct: (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct State: CA 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Kistulentz Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA accountis required. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Noel Action Taken: Temporary Suspension Said suspension shall be served on January 6, 2023, January 7, 2023, January 13, 2023, January 14, 2023, and January 20, 2023 inclusive. Fortunately, the infraction is rare in the sport, but when the violation does happen as it did in February at The Meadows a much stronger message must be sent. Additional Detail: SafeSport Education. Additional Detail: Last Name: Cyril State: FL Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner/trainer/driver license of Walter Haynes Jr. is hereby suspended. Standardbred Canada assumes no liability for errors or omissions. To view the Suspended Horse List, click here. First Name: George EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP PcD on 4/26/2022 FINED: $50, RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/30/2022 Drivers: Wins: . Keep in mind that there are often unsatisfactory drive violations but those are almost always attributed to the misdemeanor version of careless driving. State: NY Additional Detail: Last Name: Woody State: CA MR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $100 Last Name: Booth First Name: Michael 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). Additional Detail: Last Name: Sullivan EBERSOLE, LUKE C. CHESTERVILLE, OH YOB 1990 First Name: Hasheem pages or the information as presented or displayed without the written consent of the owner is Fines/Suspensions Approved Sulkies Sulky Failure Report Delinquent USTA Licenses . Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. Action Taken: Ineligible FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS, MILLER, BRETT A BLACKLICK, OH YOB 1973 Action Taken: On Probation until September 3, 2025 OTHER Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of Sara Haynes is hereby suspended. As a repeat. First-time and/or apologetic offenders can expect a standard $15,000 fine for criticizing the officials. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Last Name: Martire* Your Membership Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! First Name: Bradley MVR on 1/2/2023 FINED: $100, HORSE PLACED 10 Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. ANNUNZIATA, MICHAEL MAHOPAC, NY YOB 1977