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Fines & Suspensions
| Date | Rider | Suspension | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2022 | Frank Yanoti | late driver change on #5 "Glacier Hanover" in the 10th Race on 08/10/2022 at Monticello Raceway. | $100 |
| 8/9/2022 | Paul Walker | Trainer/Driver Paul Walker is hereby suspended for failure to submit to a human drug test as ordered by NYSGC Investigators. The suspension will remain in effect until such time that Mr. Walker complies with the order and until such time that a negative result of said test is received | |
| 7/13/2022 | Phillip "Bo" Sowers | Driver Philip "Bo" Sowers is hereby assessed a penalty of $250 - and suspended (driving privlileges only) for 1 day for excessive use of the whip in the stretch on #1 "Lear Seelster" in the 7th Race on July 13, 2022, at Monticello Raceway. (2nd offense in this category in a 365 day period) | $250, 1 day |
| 7/13/2022 | James Doherty Jr | Trainer Jim Doherty Jr is hereby assessed a penalty of $100 - for a late driver change on #3 "Crews Hilltopper" in the 8th Race at Monticello Raceway on 7/13/22. | $100 |
| 7/11/2022 | Daniel Daley | Trainer Dan Daley is hereby assessed a penalty of $100 for a late driver change on #4 "Spicy Nugget" in the 5th Race at Monticello Raceway on 7/11/22 | $100 |
| 7/11/2022 | Christopher Petrelli | Trainer Christopher Petrelli is hereby assessed a penalty of $100 for a late driver change on #2 "Dreamfair Helena" in the 7th Race at Monticello Raceway on 7/11/22. | $100 |
| 7/6/2022 | Marianna Monaco | while driving #5 "Ideal Chance" in the 6th Race at Monticello Raceway on 7/6/22 dropped down without clearance after the start, causing #2 "Candell" to make a break resulting in disqualification from 4th to 7th position. Ms Monaco is hereby suspended (driving privileges only) 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. | 3 days |
| 7/6/2022 | McGwire Sowers | Driver McGwire Sowers is hereby fined the sum of $100 for a euro rail violation at the top of the stretch while driving #1 "Hypnoticdream" in the 7th Race on 07/06/22 at Monticello Raceway. | $100 |
| 6/29/2022 | Phillip "Bo" Sowers | While driving #5 (Artists Ruffles) in Race 4 you did use your whip in a manner determined to be excessive by the judges. | $100 |
| 6/23/2022 | McGwire Sowers | kicking #2 "Little Lisa Jane" after the 3/4 in the 3rd Race on 6/20/22 at Monticello Raceway. | $500, 3 days |
| 6/21/2022 | James Taggart Jr | euro rail violation at the top of the stretch while driving #1 "KJ PHILLIP" in the 4th Race on 6/20/22 at Monticello Raceway | $100 |
| 6/14/2022 | Herman Swartzentruber | Herman Swartzentruber as trainer of record for the horse "Shoot The Thrill" winner of the 3rd Race on May 18, 2022, at Monticello Raceway is hereby suspended 15 days and fined $1,000. Post-race analysis of the sample(s) submitted resulted in a positive finding for Caffeine, Theophylline, Theobromine and 1,7-Dimethylxanthine. "Shoot The Thrill" finished 1st is hereby disqualified and placed 7th. All purse monies paid must be returned and redistributed. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waiving the right to a formal hearing and appeal, the suspension is hereby reduced to 7 days and the fine is reduced to $500. "Shoot The Thrill" will be required to submit a negative sample for the above mentioned substance before being allowed to participate in further racing in the State of New York. During the term of suspension Mr. Swartzentruber will be denied the privilege of and access to all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by Mr. Swartzentruber shall be denied the privilege of participating in any racing in New York State during the term of suspension. | $500, 7 days |
| 6/6/2022 | Tyler Buter | You did leave the paddock without permission during the race card on which you were a participant. | $250 |
| 6/6/2022 | Ralph Silvestri III | You did make a driver change after programming time for Race 4 #5 (Fear My Shadow) | $100 |
| 6/2/2022 | McGwire Sowers | While driving #2, "ROCKS FANTASY," in the 3rd Race, you kicked your horse going to the 3/4 pole. | $400 |
| 6/1/2022 | Terry Finch | As trainer of record for #6, "JUNIOR'S DEW," in Race 10, you made a late driver change | $100 |
| 5/18/2022 | David Russo | for failure to honor declaration of "PIKETONFLASH," entered in the 5th Race | $250 |
| 5/9/2022 | Richard Campolong | late driver change on #4 "Mikey Boy" in the 3rd Race on 5/5/2022 | $100 |
| 5/2/2022 | Kyle Dibenedetto | while driving #5 "KING JIMMY," in the 7th Race at Monticello Raceway on May 2, 2022, came out without clearance at the top of the stretch, hooking wheels with and causing interference to #7 "HUNTERS GAL," resulting in disqualification from 1st to 2nd position. | 8 days reduced to 3 days |
| 4/26/2022 | Justin Huckabone | excessive use of the whip in the stretch of #4 "HERE COMES SWIFTY," in the 5th Race | $100 |
| 4/14/2022 | Dakota Jackson | excessive use of the whip in the stretch of #3 "BANKIN ON BOMB" in the 8th Race | $100 |
| 4/11/2022 | Nancy Montembeault | failure to conduct herself in a forthright and professional manner and was uncooperative with Racetrack Security and NYSGC Investigators while in the Paddock | $250 |
| 4/4/2022 | Michael Merton | while driving #1 “DRY RIDGE ACE,” in the 1st Race came out into #3 “JEFF’S JOURNEY,” causing him to make a break, resulting in disqualification from 1st to 7th position. | 8 days, reduced to 3 days |
| 3/10/2022 | Shawn Simons | Simons while driving #5 "Chief Of Staff" came to the starting gate out of position causing a recall in the 6th Race | $50 |
| 3/9/2022 | Frederick Bourgault | repeatedly striking #2 “Grand Priority” with the whip after the finish of the 7th Race on 03/09/2022 at Monticello Raceway. After review of Mr. Bourgault’s driving record as a Provisional (P) Driver it is hereby ordered that his license be downgraded to a Qualifying Fair (Q/F) status for a period of at least 180 days – March 10, 2022 through September 5, 2022 inclusive. It is further ordered that Mr. Bourgault provide proof of successful completion of an approved anger management course. During the aforementioned 180 day period Mr. Bourgault will not be allowed to participate as a driver in Pari-Mutuel events and will only be afforded the driving privileges of a Q/F driver. After completion of the 180 day period Mr. Bourgault’s record shall be reviewed to determine if his status as a Provisional (P) driver should be re-instated. | $1,000 |
| 2/24/2022 | Peter Mele | using the whip in an excessive manner using more than wrist and elbow action in the stretch. (3rd violation in a 365 day period) | $500, 3 days |
| 2/14/2022 | Phillip "Bo" Sowers | failure to honor declaration resulting in the late scratch of #6 "TYRONBETTORSELLA N" in the 2nd Race on February 14, 2022 at Monticello Raceway. | $250 |
| 2/10/2022 | Dakota Jackson | a late driver change on #6 "PRINCE OF ART" in the 6th Race | $100 |
| 2/1/2022 | Frederick Bourgault | while driving #6 "ALI" in the 5th Race at Monticello Raceway dropped down without clearance at the top of the stretch causing interference to #2 "JANAID" resulting in disqualification from 2nd to 3rd position; Mr Bourgault also kicked #6 "ALI in the stretch. | $500, 5 days |
| 1/27/2022 | Scott Dane | Owner of #7 "KEENE OLIVIA" in the 7th Race of 1/31/2022 at Monticello Raceway Scott Dane removed the horse from the care of the trainer of record after programming time resulting in a late scratch. | $250 |
| 1/27/2022 | Robert Dill | late driver change on #3 "REEL EM IN" in the 1st Race on January 26, 2022 at Monticello Raceway. | $100 |
| 1/27/2022 | Renaldo Morales III | Euro Rail violation at the top of the stretch while driving #1 "ALL ABOUT RUSTY" in the 2nd Race on 1/26/2022 at Monticello Raceway. | $100 |
| 12/30/2021 | Brad Irvine | Brad Irvine trainer of record for #6 "STARDUST MEMORIES" in the 1st Race on 12/29/21 at Monticello Raceway failed to have Furosemide administered by the designated time resulting in a late scratch. | $250 |
| 12/16/2021 | Al Annunziata | Post-race analysis of the sample(s) submitted resulted in a positive finding for FLUMETHASONE. “KING STREET” finished 1st is hereby disqualified and placed 6th. All purse monies paid must be returned and redistributed. The claim processed on “KING STREET” on this date is hereby declared void at the request of the claimant. The horse shall be returned and claiming price refunded. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waiving the right to a formal hearing and appeal the suspension is hereby reduced to 7 days and the fine is reduced to $500. “KING STREET” will be required to submit a negative sample for the above mentioned substance before being allowed to participate in further racing in the State of New York. During the term of suspension Mr Annunziata will be denied the priviledge of and access to all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by Mr Annunziata shall be denied the priviledge of participating in any racing in New York State during the term of suspension. | $500, 7 days |
| 12/7/2021 | Austin M. Gilbert | Trainer Austin Gilbert 1s hereby suspended 365 days and fined $2,000. During a search of the barn and tack room assigned to Mr. Gilbert conducted by the NYSGC; lnvestingators discovered and seized hypodermic equipment and controlled medications not bearing a veterinarians label and/or prescription. Mr. Gilbert was present at the search and said items were bagged and sealed in his presence. During the term of suspension Mr. Gilbert will be denied the pnv1ledge of and access to all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by Mr. Gilbert shall be denied the privileges of participation in New York State during the term of suspension. | $2000, 365 days |
| 12/1/2021 | Austin M. Gilbert | Austin Gilbert as trainer of record for the horse "BRENDA'S GOT IT" winner of the 1st Race on October 11, 2021 at Monticello Raceway is hereby suspended 30 days and fined $1000. Post-race analysis of the sample submitted resulted in a positive finding for TESTOSTERONE at a level higher than the allowable threshold of 100 pg/ml. "BRENDA'S GOT IT" finished 1st is hereby disqualified and placed un-placed. All purse monies payed must be returned and redistributed. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waiving the right to a formal hearing and appeal the suspension is hereby reduced to 15 days and the fine is reduced to $500. Having subsequently tested negative for the above mentioned substance the horse will not be required to re-test before participating. | $500, 15 days |
| 11/17/2021 | Alan Schwartz | Alan Schwartz as trainer of record for the horse "RACEACE" winner of the 4th race on October 27, 2021 is hereby suspended for 7 days and fined $1000. Post-race analysis of the sample submitted resulted in a positive finding of METHOCARBAMOL at a higher level than the allowable threshold of 1 Ng/ml. "RACEACE" finished 1st is hereby disqualified and placed 8th. All purse monies paid must be returned and redistributed. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waiving the right to formal hearing and appeal the suspension is hereby reduced to 3 days and the fine is reduced to $500. The horse "RACEACE' will be required to submit a negative sample for the above mentioned substance before being allowed to participate in further racing in the State of New York. During the term of suspension Mr. Schwartz will be denied the priviledge of and access to all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by Mr. Schwartz shall be denied the priviledge of participating in any racing in New York State during the term of suspension. | $500, 3 days |
| 11/17/2021 | Gareth Dowse | Failure to drive when programmed in the 4th race on #3 "HAN SOLO" | $100 |
| 11/11/2021 | Fredereick Bourgault | Fredereick Bourgault having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waiving his right to a formal hearing and appeal is hereby suspended (driving priviledges only) for 3 days and fined the sum of $300. Mr. Bourgault while driving #3 "GREY BELL" in the 6th Race failed to keep a line in each hand and whipped one handed before the 3/4 pole. | $300, 3 days |
| 11/1/2021 | Philip Bo Sowers | Trainer Philip Bo Sowers is hereby fined the sum of $100 for failure to conduct his business in a timely manner to gain permission to remove the horse "RUN AROUND JOHN" from the Lasix list. | $100 |
| 10/28/2021 | Christopher A. Petrelli | Driver Christopher Petrelli is hereby fined the sum of $100 for Euro Rail violation at the top of the stretch while driving #1 "MCARD ATTACK" in the 3rd Race on 10/27/2021 at Monticello Raceway. | $100 |
| 10/25/2021 | Michael J. Merton | Driver Michael Merton is herebyfined the sum of $100 for the use of improper language during a verbal altercation with other licensees in the paddock after the 7th Race at Monticello Raceway on 10/19/2021. | $100 |
| 10/20/2021 | Fredereick Bourgault | Fredereick Bourgault while driving #6 "ACEFORTYFOUR CORY" in the 1st Race whipped the horse after the finish. | $200 |
| 10/18/2021 | Peter J. Mele | Driver Peter Mele having appeared before a representative of the New York State Gaming Commission and waiving his right to a hearing and appeal is hereby suspended (driving priviledges only) for 15 days. Mr Mele while driving #1 "HOLY MOMENT" in the 7th Race bore out without clearance in the stretch putting a wheel unde r#4 "CHEESEHEAD" and caused interference to trailing horses resulting in dsqualification from 4th to 7th position | 15 days |
| 10/12/2021 | Fredereick Bourgault | Driver Fredereick Bourgault while driving #2 "STATEMENT" in the 5th Race failed to keep a line in each hand and whipped one handed before the 3/4 pole | $100 |
| 10/11/2021 | McGwire P. Sowers | Driver McGwire Sowers while driving #4 "KING STREET" did kick at the top of the stretch. | $200 |
| 9/28/2021 | Christopher A. Petrelli | Failure to drive when programmed in the 4th race on #8 "MACHLICIOUS" | $100 |
| 9/27/2021 | Renaldo Morales III | Driver Renaldo Morales III is hereby suspended (driving priviledges only) for 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. Mr Morales while driving #1 "ROSE RUN WOODROW" in the 6th race put a wheel under #2 "NOTHING TOSEE HERE" at the top of the stretch causing interference to #2 and all trailing horses resulting in disqualification from 2nd to 6th position. Having appeared before a representative of the New York State Gaming commission and waiving his right to a hearing and appeal the reduction of suspension is granted. | 3 days |
| 9/22/2021 | Veronica R. Merton | Trainer Veronica Merton is hereby assessed a penalty of $100 for a late driver change on #2 "SHADOWOFTHENORTH" in the 5th race. | $100 |
| 9/21/2021 | Frederick Bourgault | Driver Fredereick Bourgault is hereby suspended (driving priviledges only) for 8 days reduced to 5 days without an appeal. Mr Bourgault while driving #3 "GREY BELL" in the 3rd race came out putting a wheel under and causing interference to #2 "MAJORETTE ANGIE" at the top of the stretch resulting in disqualification from 2nd to 4th position. | 5 days |
| 9/20/2021 | Michael J. Merton | Driver Michael Merton is hereby fined the sum of $500 for using the whip in a brutal and excessive manner after the race causing visable injury on #2 "DONAU" in the 6th race. | $500 |
| 9/7/2021 | James J. Devaux | 8 days , reduced to 3 without an appeal. Mr. Devaux while driving #3 " Run Around John" in the 4th race put a wheel under the #2 "Machine Team" at the top stretch causing the #2 to go off stride resulting in disqualification from 2nd to 5th position . | 3 days |
| 8/23/2021 | Michael W. Whelan | Driver Michael Whelan is hereby suspended (driving priviledges only) for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. Mr Whelan while driving #2 "SOMETHINGINTHEWIND" in the 1st Race hooked wheels with #4 "BUELLER" in the stretch also causing interference to #5 "CATHERINE'SDIAMOND" and #7 "SHADOWOFTHENORTH" resulting in disqualification from 3rd to 8th position. | 5 days |
| 8/16/2021 | Peter J. Mele | Driver Peter Mele is hereby suspended (driving privileges only) for a term of 8 days. Mr. Mele while driving #2 "SIR MACHALOT" in the 1st Race continually crowded #1 "SHADOWOFTHE NORTH" from past the 1/2 to past the 3/4 causing interference to #1 and causing his horse to make a break. | 8 days |
| 8/11/2021 | Richard Campolong | Trainer Richard Campolong failed to have his entrant #7 "PRINCESS BRISA" in the 3rd Race in the paddock in a timely manner resulting in a late scratch. | $250 |
| 8/9/2021 | Gary L. Saj | Owner of #3 "PROUDAMERICANGIRL" in the 5th Race on 08/09/2021 Gary L. Saj removed the horse from the care of the listed trainer after programming time resulting in a late scratch. | $250 |
| 8/9/2021 | Todd Buter | Late driver change Race 1 #4 "CERTIFIED IDEAL" | $100 |
| 8/3/2021 | Jeffery L. Sorenson | Late Driver Change Race 11 #5 "LANJO LEE" | $100 |
| 7/26/2021 | Aaron J. Lambert | Trainer Aaron Lambert failed to have his entrant #1 (TRANQUILITY K) in the 7th Race in the paddock in a timely manner. | $200 |
| 7/22/2021 | Peter J. Mele | Driver Peter mele is hereby suspended (driving priviledges only) for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. Mr Mele while driving #1 (Sir Machalot) in the 2nd race came out without clearance at the 3/4 pole causing interference to #2 (Rakin It In) resulting in disqualification from 2nd to 3rd position. | 3 days |
| 7/22/2021 | Candace I. Brandstatter | Trainer Candace Brandstatter trainer of record for #8 (SB MIKES HOT BEACH) in the 5th race failed to have entrant administered Furosemide by the designated time resulting in a late scratch) | $250 |
| 7/15/2021 | Scott V. Keppler | Euro Rail violation at the top of the stretch while driving #5 (Judge Ken) in Race 2. Finished 2nd placed 7th | $100 |
| 6/29/2021 | Marianna C. Monaco | As the owner of #8 Haymitch who was scheduled to Race on Thursday 7/1/21 in Race 5 you failed to honor your declaration. You removed your horse from the care of the trainer listed on your entry thus necessitating a scratch | $250 |
| 6/22/2021 | Richard E. Harp | While driving #4 (The Surreal Thing) in Race 1 you did whip one handed before the 3/4 pole. Any | $100 |
| 6/22/2021 | Herman J. Swartzentruber | While driving #6 (Highest Hill) in the 3rd race you failed to come up into and stay in position behind the starting gate. | $50 |
| 6/18/2021 | McGwire P. Sowers | While driving #3 (Midnight Shark) in race 8 you did kick your horse leaving the gate | $200 |
| 6/16/2021 | Paul M. Walker | While driving #1 (Suits) in Race 1 you did use your whip in an unconventional manner in the stretch. | $200 |
| 6/14/2021 | Michael J. Merton | While driving #6 (Too Much Sun) in Race 6 you did in engage in conversation during the post parade. | $100 |
| 6/14/2021 | James R. Taggart Jr | While driving #7 (The New Americana) in Race 6 you did engage in conversation during the post parade. | $100 |
| 6/10/2021 | James R. Taggart Jr | While driving #6 (Grave Dancer) in Race 7 you did committ a euro rail violation at the top of the stretch. | $100 |
| 6/4/2021 | Michael Annunziata | You failed to honor your declaration for Race 6 #5 (Settlemoir) thus neccessitating a scratch. | $250 |
| 5/27/2021 | Braxten B. Boyd | You are hereby suspended a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving #3 (Cajon Thomas) in Race 1 you did crowd #4 (Western Alumni) around the final turn carrying him out and causing interference to multiple horses. You finished 1st and were disqualified and placed 4th for this infraction. | 3 days |
| 5/18/2021 | Braxten B. Boyd | While driving #1 (Labatt Hanover0 you did use the whip in an unconventional manner in the stretch. | $100 |
| 5/17/2021 | Michael J. Merton | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving #4 (Man He Can Skoot) in Race 5 you did hook the wheel of #5 (Danishdujour) after the 3/4 pole. | 3 days |
| 5/14/2021 | James J. Devaux | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving #5 (Major Gravity) in Race 8 you did bear out in the stretch casuing #4 (KJ Michael Gary) to break stride. You finished 3rd and were placed 5th for this infraction. | 3 days |
| 5/11/2021 | Kyle W. Dibenedetto | Whiled driving #7 (Mylittlesurfergirl) in Race 2 you did whip one handed before the 3/4 pole | $100 |
| 5/6/2021 | Justin V. Huckabone | While driving #7 (KJ Natalia) in race 1 you did kick your horse at the start of the race. | $300 |
| 4/28/2021 | Richard Campolong | While driving #3 (Spring Queen) in Qualifying race 1 on 4/28/21 you did repeatedly whip one handed before the 3/4 pole. | $250 |
| 4/15/2021 | Brandon A. Parker | You are herby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving # 4 (Rise Up Now) in Race 4 you did hook wheels with # 1 (I'm a Gift) approaching the 1/4 pole causing interference to him and trailing horses. You finished 3rd and were disqualified and placed 8th for this infraction. | 3 days |
| 4/12/2021 | Peter J. Mele | While driving #4 (Sir Machalot) in Race 13 you did use the whip in an excessive manner in the stretch | $100 |
| 4/12/2021 | Anthony J. Verruso | While driving #5 (Exarch) in Race 3 you did use the whip in an excessive manner in the stretch. | $100 |
| 4/7/2021 | Justin V. Huckabone | While driving your horse in Race 6 #6 (Im A Director N) you did kick your horse repeatedly in the stretch. | $200 |
| 4/1/2021 | Raymond Vizzi | While driving #3 (Broadway Promise) in Race 3 you did use the whip in an excessive manner repeatedly in the stretch. | $100 |
| 4/1/2021 | Brandon A. Parker | While driving #2 (Cinnamon Stick) in Race 7 you did use the whip in an unconventional manner in the stretch. | $100 |
| 3/30/2021 | Raymond Vizzi | While driving #2 (Steuben Gladiator) in Race 4 you did kick your horse around the final turn | $100 |
| 3/25/2021 | Justin V. Huckabone | While driving #3 (Chico Estrella) in Race 6 you did kick your horse approaching the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 3/16/2021 | Rocco A. Vinci | While driving #3 (My Better Man) in Race 1 you did kick your horse in the stretch. | $100 |
| 3/11/2021 | James J. Devaux | While driving #7 (Zampara) in Race 5 you did kick your horse approaching the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 3/11/2021 | James R. Taggart Jr. | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving #4 (Mcard Attack) in Race 5 you did strike the hoof of #3 (Amrcanbootscoota) while attempting to clear him approaching the 3/4 pole. You finished 1st and were disqualified and placed 2nd for this offense. | 3 days |
| 3/11/2021 | Michael Annunziata | You failed to have your horse for Race 1 #1 (Lone Raider) in the paddock at the designated time. | $100 |
| 3/11/2021 | Jacob R. Zakrzewski | You failed to have your horse in Race 2 #7 (Evolution Tour) in the paddock at the designated time. | $100 |
| 3/10/2021 | Shane J. Taggart | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving #5 (Bet On Joe) in race 7 you did hook wheels with #3 (Mikey Boy) in the stretch. This is a driving suspension only. | 3 days |
| 3/8/2021 | Brandon A. Parker | While driving #6 (Excelant Chance) in Race 7 you did whip one handed before the 3/4 mile mark. | $100 |
| 3/8/2021 | John S. Desimone | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 5 days without an appeal. While driving #1 (Gorgeous Ranay) in Race 6 you did take back quickly in front of a field of horses causing them to slow down excessively. Your actions cause confusion and interference among the trailing horses. You finished 1st and were disqualified and placed 6th for this infraction. This is a driving suspension only. | 5 days |
| 2/15/2021 | Paul M. Walker | While driving #5 (Delight Fashion) in Race 3 you did use the whip in an unconventional manner in the stretch. | $100 |
| 1/28/2021 | Thomas G. Milici | You failed to designate a trainer in your absence for Race 5 #3 (Puma) | $100 |
| 1/28/2021 | James D. Scarpias | While driving #4 (All About Amy) in race 10, you failed to come up into and stay in position behind the starting gate. | $50 |
| 1/19/2021 | Renaldo Morales III | While driving #7 (Lk's Nancy Lee) in Race 3 you did kick your horse at the start of the race. | $100 |
| 1/13/2021 | Jay L. Randall | While driving #2 (Flight of the Kiwi) in Race 6 you did kick your horse approaching the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 1/13/2021 | Lloyd (Alex) A. Macdonald | While driving #4 (Waiting for wings) in Race 1 you did kick your horse in the stretch. | $100 |
| 1/13/2021 | Renaldo Morales III | While driving #2 (ER Shane) in Race 4 you did whip one handed before the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 12/31/2020 | Joseph D. Lee | While driving #5 (Ideal Rowan) in Race 2 you failed to obey the instructions of a racing official. | $100 |
| 12/31/2020 | Andrew W. Adamczyk | While driving #6(Gitn Drunkonaplane) in Race 2 you failed to obey the instructions of a racing official. | $100 |
| 12/31/2020 | James J. Devaux | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving #7 (Song Chapter) in Race 6 you did change your course in the stretch interfering with #5 (Credit List) causing him to break stride. You finished 4th and were disqualified and placed 8th for this infraction. | 3 days |
| 12/31/2020 | Gregory Merton | While driving # 6 (Weekend Wit BigD) you did use your whip in an excessive manner through the stretch. | $300 |
| 12/31/2020 | Justin V. Huckabone | While driving # 6 (Northern Assassin A) in Race 7 you did use the whip in an excessive and indiscriminate way in the stretch. | $100 |
| 12/31/2020 | Pasquale Picca | While driving #2 (Pell Mell) in Race 9 you did use your whip in an excessive and indiscriminate manner in the stretch. | $200 |
| 12/29/2020 | James R. Taggart Jr. | While driving #1, "GORGEOUS RANAY," going to the 1/8 pole in the 3rd Race at Monticello Raceway, you commit a Euro Rail violation. | $100 |
| 12/23/2020 | Joseph D. Lee | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving #7 (Frills N Lace) in Race 1 you did put a wheel under #6 (Dreamfair Fantasy) in the stretch causing him to break stride. You finished 2nd and were disqualified and placed 5th for this infraction. | 3 days |
| 12/21/2020 | Mark E. Whitcroft | While driving #2 (Notoutofthewoods) in Race 1 you did kick your horse repeatedly approaching the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 12/21/2020 | Mitchell J. Mackenzie | On 11/11/20 while competing in Qualifying race #4 your horse Torrid Bromac N was found to be over the allowable limit of furosemide. | $100 |
| 12/18/2020 | Andrew C. Monti | While driving #8 (Big Pocket Teen) in Race 10 you did kick your horse approaching the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 12/12/2020 | Mike R. Polansky | While driving #7 (Noble Warrawee) in Race 2 you did one hand whip before the 3/4 pole. | $100 |
| 12/10/2020 | Miguel A. Alejo Hernadez | You are hereby suspended from driving for a term of 8 days. While driving #4 (Roland N Rock) in Race 6 you did slow down excessiively approaching the quarter pole to allow #3 (Sammy B Happy) to take the lead thus causing confusion and interference to trailing horses. You finished 1st and were disqualified and placed 7th for this infraction. | 8 days |
| 11/30/2020 | McGwire P. Soers | You are hereby suspended for a term of 8 days reduced to 3 days without an appeal. While driving #2 (Miss Meeko) in Race 2 you did hook the wheel of #8 (Hoopla Hanover) at the top of the stretch causing interference to her. You finished 1st and were disqualified and placed 2nd for this infraction. | 3 days |
| 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 | James Taggart Jr. | Eurorail Violation |
