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 - involving a Minor Additional Detail: Last Name: Copeland How rare is a lack of effort violation in the U.S.? The infraction was categorized as Unsatisfactory drive Lack of effort. Action Taken: Ineligible Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. United States Trotting Association 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 1-877-800-USTA Mon. Additional Detail: Last Name: Overmyer Fines and suspensions issued by the licensed judges. State: MN State: MN Action Taken: Ineligible NOTICE:The USTA reports rulings and other such information that is submitted by the judges/stewards and racing commissions. Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: Ineligible 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. First Name: David That may mean stiffer penalties to rule breakers, but itll ultimately be a necessity for racing to continue on. Additional Detail: Last Name: Hjermstad View Fines and Suspensions for the week of December 31, 2021as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. Having failed to satisfy 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of William C. Delong is hereby suspended. First Name: Jason 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. First Name: Roberto Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP *** NO RECORDS FOUND *** PART TWO - MAJOR PENALTIES The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. Action Taken: Ineligible State: FL First Name: Terrance First Name: Anibal Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct welting as reported by state vet, Mr. White did use profane and offensive language towards track employee at Meadowlands. Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Robert "Bob" State: CA finished 2nd was placed 3rd. Last Name: Baldogo Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Switzer did kick his horse for most of the stretch run. Additional Detail: Last Name: Khandroo State: PA Additional Detail: Last Name: Vader* 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. Additional Detail: Last Name: Halstead INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION, HANNERS, AUSTIN B WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1999 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. Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each hand while driving I`LLCALLYOULATER Action Taken: Ineligible State: TX Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition 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. The USTA assumes no liability for errors or omission. Additional Detail. Having failed to complete 2022 IRB licensing requirements (submit fingerprints), the owner`s license of Kristen Pye is hereby suspended. Additional Detail: Last Name: Joyner Action Taken: Ineligible State: FL View the rulings and weekly United States Trotting Association fines and suspension bulletins for free. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: CA Additional Detail: Last Name: McLain Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels live racing for Friday night, Next Article Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while driving SUPREME MACH N in race 8. USTA POSTED FINES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023. State: NC Additional Detail: Last Name: Cubillos Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Ronald Following this race, TUXEDO BAY was required to submit blood sample for analysis. Additional Detail: Last Name: McGown 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. OTHER Additional Detail: Last Name: Fischer Action Taken: Ineligible November 25 - December 1, 2022. PcD on 4/26/2022 FINED: $50, RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING(RES) AS OF 12/30/2022 Action Taken: Ineligible Mr. Killeen has 10 days to appeal this decision to the Pennsylvania SHRC, Bureau of Standardbred Racing. 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. State: MT Action Taken: Ineligible at Pocono, leg Kentucky Sires S. at Oak Grove; second in Hambletonian Maturity, Cutler Mem., leg Graduate Ser. State: CA First Name: Stephen OTHER 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. 22 Penske Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams. The following actions published herein and imposed pursuant to the rules and regulations of the racing commissions of the various states and provinces are given full faith and credit and strictly enforced by the United States Trotting Association consistent with the provisions of USTA Rule 22, Sections 7 and 8 relative to RECIPROCITY OF PENALTIES. Additional Detail: Last Name: Van Phuoc Dang View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 3, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States.. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor 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. Although there is no charge for this information, aUSTA account is required. FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION, DUNNING, BRYSON T CARNEYS POINT, NJ YOB 2003 This information is in an abbreviated form. First Name: Umesh December 23 - December 29, 2022. racing commission where the ruling was issued to determine the accuracy of the information. Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Viewrulingsposted at Standardbred Canada. Additional Detail: Last Name: Scandalis State: FL First Name: Javier First Name: Douglas Additional Detail: Last Name: Zellefrow State: AL min average 10 starts per month. Additional Detail: Last Name: Sjolander Previous Article FAILURE TO HONOR DECLARATION, BERRY, PATRICK D HARRINGTON, DE YOB 1976 State: NV Current Horse Suspensions for Positive Tests Outstanding as of March 4, 2023. INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP Additional Detail: Last Name: Wilson View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 18, 2022, as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. The Board of Judges has determined that Mr. Hendry`s actions are in direct violation of N.J.A.C. 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. 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. Fhld on 11/25/2022 FINED: $500 For a list of archived bulletins, clickhere. Nfld on 11/19/2022 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF 1/3/2023 Action Taken: Ineligible PYE, KRISTEN A LAS VEGAS, NV YOB 1969 State: CT Additional Detail: Last Name: Sueno Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible This information is collected and posted by Standardbred Canada. PARTICIPATING WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE, REYNOLDS, ALLIE WHITING, NJ YOB 1954 Last Name: Kuo If you have a multi-year membership you will need to pay for a multi-year driver and/or trainer license. Mr.Ebersole is hereby fined $500. 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. State: CA The payment associated with this fine must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before January 30, 2023. Action Taken: Ineligible 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. State: CA Standardbred Canada assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor First Name: Hector Andres State: CT First Name: Daniel Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: George EBERSOLE, LUKE C. CHESTERVILLE, OH YOB 1990 POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE State: PA Additional Detail: Last Name: Cyril Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor State: CA Action Taken: Suspension until September 2, 2023 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: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor language. Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct, Criminal Disposition - involving minors First Name: Jason First Name: Kasparas Additional Detail: Last Name: Carlyle Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a Minor, Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible Action Taken: Permanently Ineligible 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 First Name: James Additional Detail: Last Name: Pozo Published Misconduct: Allegations of Misconduct Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition Action Taken: Ineligible Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct 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. Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct - involving Minors Additional Detail: Last Name: Torres MACH N in race 8. KNOX, TIFFANY D SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH YOB UNKN First Name: Arturo Additional Detail: Last Name: Miner Mea on 12/30/2022 FINED: $200 Action Taken: Ineligible Additional Detail: No Contact Directive(s), Education. Muscle Mountain a possibility for Yonkers International Trot? Action Taken: Ineligible First Name: Benjamin Published Misconduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Ineligible Action Taken: Suspended State: OH State: FL HAYNES, WALTER E JR ALEXANDRIA, IN YOB 1965 Additional Detail: Last Name: Bason Published Misconduct: Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct Additional Detail: Last Name: Hunter Additional Detail: Last Name: Geesner* Mr. Yoder is fined $200.00 which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Hambletonian S.; third in Stanley Dancer T. At 4, winner Charlie Hill Mem., Sebastian K Inv. First Name: Chardrick The United States Trotting Association assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out at the top of the stretch while Additional Detail: Last Name: Rouse PENALTY BOX - 2021. Action Taken: Ineligible 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 Additional Detail: Last Name: Jeschke 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. The fine associated with this ruling must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before December 31, 2022.