Horsemen Info
New Racing Emergency Hotline
794‐4100 Ext 570
In the event of inclement weather necessitating cancellation or if there are any changes to our racing schedule they will be recorded at the above number. Check often for updates.
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Fines & Suspensions
| Date | Rider | Suspension | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2020 | Justin V. Huckabone | While driving #5 (Runhappy Ten) in Race 5 you did use the whip in an unconventional manner in the stretch. | $100 |
| 11/24/2020 | Gregory Merton | While driving #2 (What's Goin On) in Race 5 you did use the whip in an excessive and indiscriminate manner in the stretch. | $200 |
| 11/20/2020 | Kyle W. Debenedetto | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 5 days without an appeal. While driving #1 (Alta Jerome N) in Race 2 you did slow down and take back quickly in front of a field of horses so as to cause confusion and interference to the entire field. You finished 2nd and were disqualified and placed 8th for this infraction. | 5 days |
| 11/20/2020 | James J. Devaux | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving #1 (KJ Brent) in Race 11 you did change course and put a wheel under #5 (Hickory Little Red) approaching the half mile pole causing him to shorten stride. You finished 1st and were disqualified and placed 4th for this infraction. | 3 days |
| 11/12/2020 | Hunter W. Oakes | You did use the whip in an excessive manner while driving #5 (Catherines Diamond) in Race 3. | $200 |
| 11/11/2020 | Christopher A. Petrelli | While driving #7 (One Lucky Dragon) in Race 8 you did one hand whip before the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 11/11/2020 | Anthony S. Beltrami | While driving #3 (Crookshanks) in Race 6 you did kick your horse repeatedly down the backstretch approaching the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 11/10/2020 | Gregory Merton | You did use the whip in an excessive and indiscriminate manner while driving #5 (Masterson) in Race 7. | $100 |
| 11/6/2020 | Shane Darish | While driving #4 (Precious Blue Chip) in Race 4 you did use the whip in an indiscriminate and excessive manner after the 3/4 pole | $100 |
| 11/6/2020 | Pasquale Picca | While driving #8 (Pell Mell) in Race 6 you did use the whip repeatedly on a horse out of contention in an uneccessary and indiscriminate manner. | $100 |
| 11/6/2020 | Michael J. Merton | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving #5 (The New Americana) in Race 9 you did come out into and put a wheel under #2 (Jericho Diva) causing him to break stride in the stretch and through the wire. You finished 3rd and were disqualified and placed 5th for this infraction. | 3 days |
| 11/6/2020 | Hunter W. Oakes | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving #2 (Steuben Gladiator) in Race 10 you did come out late approaching the half mile pole putting a wheel under #4 (JS McFlash) carrying him wide and causing interference to him. You finished 2nd and were disqualified and placed 6th for this infraction. | 3 days |
| 11/4/2020 | McGwire P. Sowers | While driving #7 (Redneck Fortune) in Race 5 you did kick your horse in the final turn | $300 |
| 11/2/2020 | George R. Harrison | While driving # 2 (The Fire Within) in Race 1 you did put a wheel under #3 (King Otra) and force your way into a position where there was not sufficient clearance approaching the quarter pole. | 5 days |
| 11/2/2020 | Gregory Merton | While driving #4 (Sea's Ideal) in Race 2 you did commit a eurorail violation at the top of the stretch. | $100 |
| 11/2/2020 | Bryce C. Newman | You failed to provide a urine speciman upon request at Monticello Raceway on 10/30/20. | 15 days |
| 10/29/2020 | Michael J. Merton | While driving #2 (Bold and Brave) in Race 9 you did whip one handed before the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 10/26/2020 | Jesse W. Kopa | You failed to conduct yourself in a forthright gentlemanly manner while in the paddock after Race 9 on 10/21/20 while acting as owner, trainer, and groom for #2 (Virtuous Dance) | $250 |
| 10/26/2020 | McGwire P. Sowers | While driving # 3 (Blue Bell Beauty) in Race 4 you did kick your horse approaching the 3/4 pole. | $200 |
| 10/26/2020 | Michael A. Forte | While driving # 5 (Diamonds For Ember) in Race 4 you did kick your horse approaching the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 10/21/2020 | Leon B. Bailey | While driving #4 (Brimfield) in Race 8 you did kick your horse approaching the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 10/21/2020 | Richard Campolong | While driving #6 (New Boss In Town) in the 3rd qualifier you did use the whip in an excessive and indiscriminate manner during the race. | $100 |
| 10/20/2020 | Richard E. Harp | While driving #5 (Candys Boy) in Race 2 you did use the whip in an unconventional manner after the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 10/20/2020 | Joseph J. Chindano Jr | While driving #7 (Airspinder) in Race 3 you failed to come up to the gate and stay in position. | $50 |
| 10/15/2020 | Brandon A. Parker | You failed to drive when programmed on 10/15/20 in Race 3 horse #7 (American Champ) | $100 |
| 10/14/2020 | Jonathan S. Appelbaum | As the owner of #7 (Sizzlin Sally) in Race 1 on 10/14/20 you did remove your horse from the care of the listed trainer on your declaration after programming time. | $250 |
| 10/13/2020 | Shane T. Taggart | While driving #4 (J Wanda) in race 4 you did kick your horse just after the 3/4 mark. | $100 |
| 10/13/2020 | Michael E. Eaton | While driving #1 (All About Rusty) in Race 8 you did kick your horse in the stretch | $100 |
| 10/13/2020 | Joseph J. Chindano Jr | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. Whiled driving #3 (Jetstream Gypsy) in Race 5 you did help another horse #4 (Princess Brisa) improve her position before the 1/4 pole by creating clearance for a hole. | 3 days |
| 10/12/2020 | Ronald V. Langley | You did change drivers after programming time for Race 2 #1 (The Boss' Wife) | $100 |
| 10/8/2020 | Leon B. Bailey | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving #2 (Miss Quality) in Race 3 you did hook the wheel of #1 (See You Friday) at the top of the stretch. | 3 days |
| 10/8/2020 | John S. Desimone | While driving #3 (RT Lange) in Race 1 you did use the whip one handed before the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 10/1/2020 | Hunter W. Oakes | While driving #4 (Some Gold) in Race 7 you were in clear violation of rule 4117.8 {c} using the whip in an excessive and unnecessary manner after the 3/4 pole repeatedley whipping while out of contention | $100 |
| 10/1/2020 | James J. Devaux | While driving #7 (Upfront Lorne) you did kick your horse approaching the 5/8 pole. | $100 |
| 9/30/2020 | Kyle W. Dibenedetto | While driving #5 (ER Shane) in Race 1 you did commit a euro rail violation at the top of the stretch. | $100 |
| 9/28/2020 | Leon B. Bailey | While driving #2 (Spring Luck) in Race 1 you did use the whip in an excessive and indiscriminate manner in the stretch. | $100 |
| 9/28/2020 | McGwire P. Sowers | While driving #3 (Kremlin) in Race 3 you did whip one handed before the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 9/22/2020 | Leon B. Bailey | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving #3 (All About Rusty) in Race 1 you did strike the wheel of #2 (Makasi) causing interference to him before the half mile pole. | 3 days |
| 9/22/2020 | Christopher E. Doherty | While driving #6 (Garnet) in Race 3 you did use the whip in an indiscriminate manner in the stretch. | $100 |
| 3/10/2020 | Michael D. Austin | In the first race at Monticello Raceway on March 10, 2020 you did make a driver change after program time. | $50 |
| 3/6/2020 | Larry T. Boyce | Failure to deliver a specimen when directed. | 15 days |
| 2/26/2020 | Kyle W. Dibenedetto | While driving #4, "FOUNTAIN SQUARE," in Race 2 at MR on 2/26, in the stretch you bore out into #5, "ALL ABOUT RUSTY," | 3 days |
| 2/24/2020 | Gregory Merton | in Race 6, past the 5/8 pole, you failed to pull your horse to its proper gait. You are fined $500.00 and suspended for a total of 8 days - 2/19 through 2/27with an interruption on 2/22/20 to enable you to drive in Stakes Race, and making you eligible to resume full driving prjvileges on 2/28/20, to make an 8-day total suspension of driving privileges. | 8 days, $500 |
| 1/30/2020 | Veronica R. Merton | As trainer of record of #5, "WELLTHEREYOUGO," that finished 1st in the 4th Race at MR on 11/7/19, while the drug methylprednisolone was present in his system in violation of above-stated rules, and having returned the purse and being redistributed considering the circumstances, your fine is reduced from $1,000.00 to $500.00. | $500 |
| 1/27/2020 | Joseph D. Lee | in Race 5, you did bear down in the last turn, causing interference to #3, | 3 days |
| 1/27/2020 | Carl S. Tirella | you failed to honor your declaration. | $250 |
| 1/15/2020 | Hunter W. Oakes | in the 5th Race, you violated the whipping rule in the stretch. | $150 |
| 1/13/2020 | John S. Desimone | in Race 8, you did bear in, causing interference | 3 days |
| 1/9/2020 | James J. Devaux | Kicking while driving #4, "ROCKME SOCKS OFF," in Race 5. | $100 |
| 1/7/2020 | Elisha A. LaFreniere | Failure to conduct yourself in a forthright manner in the paddock. | $100 |
| 1/6/2020 | Gregory Merton | in Race 10, you caused interference to #3, "BULLVILLE BREN," in the last turn. | 3 days |
| 12/30/2019 | Samuel U. King | n Race 8, you did bear in and cause interference to #2, "SAMMY B HAPPY." Number 5 finished 2nd, DQ, placed 4th. | 3 days |
| 12/23/2019 | Michael C. Watson | while the drug clenbuterol was present in its system, you are in violation of the above-stated rules. Having returned the purse, which was redistributed, and having appeared and considering circumstances, your penalty is reduced to $500.00 and 15 days, starting 12/22/2019 through 1/5/2020 | 15 days, $500 |
| 12/11/2019 | "Bo" A Sowers | in Race 7, you changed drivers after program time. | $50 |
| 12/4/2019 | Agostino Abbatiello Sr | As trainer of record of #2, Victory Singer, in Qualifier 3 on 12/4/19, you delayed the start (not having the horse ready). | $50 |
| 11/26/2019 | Kyle W. Dibenedetto | While driving #4, "SURFACE TENSION," in Race 6, you did bear down in first turn, causing interference to #2, "SARABOO." | 3 days |
| 11/5/2019 | Hunter W. Oakes | in Race 2, you failed to drive when programmed. | $50 |
| 10/29/2019 | John S. Desimone | in Race # 1, Mr. De Simone Jr. did kick his horse before the start causing her to break. | $50 |
| 10/28/2019 | Nicholas K. Surick | Mr. Surick the trainer of record for his entry #5 DEEP DREAMER was entered at Monticello on 10/28/19 in race # 6. The owner of this entry was not properly licensed by the NYSGC rule # 4116.11 trainer responsibility. | $250 |
| 10/21/2019 | Bruce A. Aldrich Jr. | in Race 6, you failed to obey the instructions of a racing official past the 1/4. | $100 |
| 10/21/2019 | Bruce A. Aldrich Jr. | you failed to obey the instructions of a racing official past the 1/4. | $50 |
| 10/10/2019 | Hunter W. Oakes | in Race 8, you had a euro rail violation at the top of the stretch. | $50 |
| 9/30/2019 | Hunter W. Oakes | you failed to obey the instructions of a racing official with a euro rail violation in the last turn. | $50 |
| 9/29/2019 | Gary S. Corona | ou failed to conduct yourself in a gentlemanly manner | $100 |
| 9/29/2019 | Michael S. Weiner | You are fined $500.00 for violation of your consent to Conditions for Racing Privileges, signed by you | $500 |
| 9/29/2019 | Gary S. Corona | you failed to conduct yourself in a gentlemanly manner | $100 |
| 9/24/2019 | Jennifer Sabot | First while the drug, Propantheline, was present in his system, you are in violation of the above-stated rules. Having appeared and returned the purse, which has been redistributed, and considering the circumstances, your penalty is reduced | 15 days, $400 |
| 9/16/2019 | Joseph J. Chindano Jr | you failed to obey the instructions of race official | $50 |
| 9/4/2019 | Thomas c. Angerame | the person you had ship your horse in the grounds did not have a valid NYS License. | $100 |
| 8/26/2019 | Al M. Annunziata | While on grounds of Monticello Raceway, you did possess equipment in violation of above-stated rule. Your $500 fine has been reduced to $250. | $250 |
| 8/22/2019 | Cory R. Stratton | in Race 10, you violated the whipping rule | $100 |
| 8/15/2019 | Hunter W. Oakes | you failed to obey Racing Official. Euro Eail last turn. | $50 |
| 7/31/2019 | Michael J. Merton | you hooked wheels with #2, "DEKEYSER," in the last turn and caused interference to the trailing horses. Your 8 day suspension has been reduced to 3 | 3 days |
| 7/28/2019 | Dennis M. Washington | UNPAID FINE - Having not paid the fine from MR29-2019 of $2,000.00 within the allotted time, your license is suspended until the fine, and any interest, is paid in full. | |
| 7/22/2019 | Bruce A. Aldrich Jr. | you bore out and interfered with #7, "JOYFUL GAME," going to the 3/4 pole. suspension has been reduced from 8 days to 3 days | 3 days |
| 7/16/2019 | John S. Desimone | in Race 7, you kicked your horse. | $100 |
| 7/9/2019 | Bruce A. Aldrich Jr. | violated the Euro Rail rule | $50 |
| 7/9/2019 | Austin M. Gilbert | the drug, Flunixin was present in system | $250 |
| 6/25/2019 | Nick A. Clegg | failure to drive when programmed. | $50 |
| 6/25/2019 | James R. Taggart Jr. | failed to obey instruction of Racing Official coming to the half-mile pole. | $100 |
| 6/20/2019 | Chad E. Washington | Failure to drive when programmed | $50 |
| 6/20/2019 | Andrew W. Adamzyk | you changed driver after program time. | $50 |
| 6/18/2019 | Andrew W. Adamzyk | you changed driver after program time. | $50 |
| 5/15/2019 | Michael J. Merton | you failed to conduct yourself in a forthright manner. | $100 |
| 5/13/2019 | Austin T. Siegelman | you failed to drive in the 2nd race, #2 horse, "FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS," forcing a late driver change. | $50 |
| 5/9/2019 | Christopher A. Petrelli | you failed to designate a trainer in Race Two and in Race Seven | $200 |
| 5/9/2019 | Patrick Beeler | you were in violation of the whipping rule going to the 3/4 pole | $100 |
| 4/24/2019 | John S. Desimone | you failed to conduct yourself in a forthright manner. | $100 |
| 4/22/2019 | Michael J. Merton | you failed to follow the instructions of a racing official - eurorail. | $50 |
| 4/11/2019 | Dennis M. Washington | mistreated and endangered the horse, “WELLWESAID,” an unqualified, non-veterinarian dangerously and recklessly injected the area of the left front hoof of the horse, which became infected and resulted in the horse's death by euthanasia on April 16, 2019, and you failed to guard the horse and knowingly caused and permitted this unsafe and dangerous treatment of the horse. falsely and fraudulently obtained or attempted to obtain payments for training expenses | 730 days, $2000 |
| 4/2/2019 | Austin T. Siegelman | you failed to follow the instructions of a racing official - euro rail - past the 1/2. | $100 |
| 4/1/2019 | John S. Desimone | you did violate euro rail. | $100 |
| 3/25/2019 | Kyle W. Dibenedetto | in Race 1, you kicked your horse, going to the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 3/11/2019 | John S. Desimone | Bore in and interfered with #3, "IDEAL VIC," going to the 3/4 pole. | 3 days |
| 3/11/2019 | Shane J. Taggart | Failed to drive when programed at Monticello Raceway in the 2nd race | $50 |
| 3/11/2019 | Austin T. Siegelman | Failed to obey the racing official (Eurorail). | $50 |
| 3/7/2019 | Michael J. Merton | Bore out into the #1, "BULLEVILLE BLAST" in the stretch. | 3 days |
| 3/6/2019 | McGwire P. Sowers | Struck the wheel of the #5 FOUR STARZZ LEFTY" past the 1/4 pole. | 3 days |
| 3/5/2019 | Michael C. Watson | Failed to designate a trainer. | $100 |
| 3/5/2019 | Brandon A. Parker | Violated the whipping rule. | $50 |
| 2/27/2019 | Joseph Ricco Jr | Failed to come up into position. | $50 |
| 2/27/2019 | Anthony P. Cuccio | Did change driver after program time. | $50 |
| 2/26/2019 | Nicholas J. Surick | Failed to designate a trainer in your absence | $100 |
| 2/20/2019 | Patricia A. Harmon | Failed to honor your declaration. | $250 |
| 2/13/2019 | Shane J. Taggart | In violation of the whipping | $100 |
| 2/6/2019 | Robert T. Lounsbury | Horse exceeded the allowable level of furosemide in his system in violation of the above-stated rules. | $250 |
| 1/24/2019 | Michael J. Merton | Bore out and interferred with #3, "RACE ME COCOA," past the 3/4 pole. 8 day suspension, reduced to 3 | 3 days |
| 1/19/2019 | Aristotle Stamatien | While the drug testosterone was present in his system in violation of the above-stated rules, the purse was returned and redistributed and horse was disqualified with 30 day Full Suspension and 1,000.00 fine.. Reduced to 10 days and $500 fine. | 10 Days - $500 |
| 1/10/2019 | Shane T. Taggart | Did bear down into #5, "HISTOiRE ETERNELLE," in the last turn. | 3 Days |
| 1/8/2019 | Patrick Beeler | Drove in an inconsistent manner. | 5 Days |
| 1/7/2019 | John S. Desimone | Failed to obey the instructions of Racing Official, foot out of stirrup going to the 3/4 pole. | $50 |
| 12/27/2018 | McGwire P. Sowers | Did take back quickly in front of a field of horses, failing to maintain a proper pace | 3 Days |
| 12/26/2018 | Vincent J. Campolong | Failed to provide a urine specimen upon request | 15 Days |
| 12/19/2018 | George Anthrop | Changed driver after program time | $50 |
| 12/10/2018 | John S. Desimone | Slowed down the field after the 1/4 mile, causing confusion to the trailing horses. | 5 Days |
| 11/28/2018 | Bruce Aldrich Jr | Failed to obey a racing official. (Euro Rail at the top of the stretch) | $50 |
| 11/14/2018 | Kyle Dibenedetto | Did bare down, and you did interfere with the #6 in the last turn. | 3 Days |
| 10/22/2018 | Roy Marohn | Failed to conduct yourself in a forthright and gentlemanly manner | $100 |
| 10/22/2018 | Roy Marohn | Casued Interference | 3 Days |
| 10/17/2018 | James De Vaux | Kicked your horse | $100 |
| 10/16/2018 | Gregory Merton | Violation of the whipping rule | $500 |
| 10/10/2018 | Michael Merton | Failed to drive when programmed | $100 |
| 10/03/2018 | Dolores Basilone | Failed to obey the instructions of a Racing Official -Barn Maintenance | $250 |
| 09/27/2018 | Austin Siegelman | Failed to drive when programmed | $50 |
| 09/25/2018 | James Taggart Jr. | Caused Interference | 3 Days |
| 09/24/2018 | James Taggart Jr. | Caused Interference | 3 Days |
| 09/10/2018 | Agostino Abbatiello | Twin B Onaroll - Positive Test | 7 Days - $250 |
| 09/10/2018 | Ruth Ingham | Failed to conduct yourself in a forthright and gentlemanly manner | $250 |
| 09/10/2018 | James Taggart Jr. | Hooked wheels | 3 Days |
| 09/10/2018 | Murray Bassen | Caused a delay in the Post Parade | $50 |
| 09/04/2018 | Michael Merton | Eurorail Violation | $100 |
| 08/30/2018 | Diana Bartells | Failed to conduct yourself in a forthright manner | $150 |
| 08/29/2018 | Richard Harp | Eurorail Violation | $50 |
| 08/27/2018 | Dolores Basilone | You participated in the impermissible administration of a substance with 24 hours of post time | 1 Year - $1,000 |
| 08/23/2018 | Kyle Dibenedetto | Eurorail Violation | $50 |
| 08/21/2018 | Harold Purdy | Failed to conduct yourself in a forthright and gentlemanly manner | $150 |
| 08/21/2018 | William Mann | Failed to keep your feet in the stirrups | $50 |
| 08/21/2018 | Harold Purdy | Failed to conduct yourself in a forthright and gentlemanly manner | $150 |
| 08/20/2018 | Patrick Beeler | Failed to conduct yourself in a forthright manner | 7 Days |
| 08/15/2018 | Dennis Washington | Excessive Whipping | $150 |
| 08/14/2018 | Gerald Fielding | Caused Interference | 3 days |
| 08/14/2018 | Ervin Miller | Failed to honor declararation | $250 |
| 08/14/2018 | John Desomine Jr. | Feet were out of the stirrups | $100 |
| 08/08/2018 | Roberto Michelotto | Eurorail Violation | $100 |
| 08/08/2018 | Piergiovanni Michelotto | Permitted to let a horse pass inside of you | $100 |
| 08/08/2018 | Raffaello Ruffato | Kicked your horse | $100 |
| 08/07/2018 | Dustin Blumenfeld | Excessive Whipping | $100 |
| 08/06/2018 | Dolores Basilone | Late to the paddock | $250 |
| 07/23/2018 | Thomas Milici | Delayed Post Parade | $50 |
| 07/23/2018 | Jimmie Solomon | Failed to keep a line in each hand until 3/4 pole | $100 |
| 07/23/2018 | Joesph Pennacchio | Casued a horse to break stride | 3 Days |
| 07/17/2018 | Dewayne Minor | Eurorail Violation | $50 |
| 07/17/2018 | Scott Zeron | Eurorail Violation | $50 |
| 07/17/2018 | Antonio Grillo | Phenylbutazone Positive | 7 Days - $500 |
| 07/17/2018 | George Sholty | Late drive change after program time | $50 |
| 07/17/2018 | Brandon Parker | Casued Interference | 3 Days |
