Quote from talkinghorse on August 12, 2024, 9:53 PM

Notable Fines and Suspensions for the week of August 9, 2024:

 

BURKE, RONALD J CANONSBURG, PA YOB 1969

PcD on 7/29/2024 FINED: $250

DELAYING THE START

 

ENGBLOM, PER WRIGHTSTOWN, NJ YOB 1980

PHL on 7/31/2024 FINED: $500

FAILURE TO HONOR DECLARATION

Quote from factlaw on August 13, 2024, 4:51 PM

Any thoughts on this piece about transparency in the stewards/judges’ decisions? Probably applies to both Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds.

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/278948/a-call-for-improved-transparency-of-stewards-decisions

Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 14, 2024, 9:49 AM

The more that the betting public understands, then it is better for the sport.  Otherwise, the speculations run amok.  I was never comfortable with the gambling side, because I was overly attached and defensive with the horses and especially the human participants in the sport.  But the best defense is a good offense, which education, transparency, and positive marketing are factors.  All for what the article suggests.

Quote from factlaw on August 14, 2024, 10:46 AM

Yes, I think you are spot on. 

Quote from talkinghorse on August 16, 2024, 10:38 AM

Fines and Suspensions:  Friday August 16, 2024:

Notables:

NONE

Quote from talkinghorse on August 23, 2024, 11:12 AM

Rulings for Friday, August 23, 2024

NOTABLES:

DALEY, NOEL M CHESTERFIELD, NJ YOB 1961
PcD on 8/17/2024 FINED: $250
INACCURATE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Quote from talkinghorse on August 31, 2024, 8:54 AM

Rulings for Friday, August 30, 2024

NOTABLES (The complete list can be found here):

BURKE, RONALD J CANONSBURG, PA YOB 1969
PcD on 8/24/2024 FINED: $250
LATE TO THE LASIX/ DETENTION BARN

Quote from talkinghorse on September 6, 2024, 11:39 PM

FAS Rulings for Friday, September 6, 2024

ANDREWS, SARAH J CANONSBURG, PA YOB 1975
Nfld on 5/8/2024 FINED: $1,000
FULL - 15 DAYS, 9/15/2024 THRU 9/29/2024
HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE
REDISTRIBUTION
POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE
Blood sample #921342 collected at Northfield Park on 5/8/24 from the horse Roger Rabbit
was found to contain Lamotrigine. Lamotrigine is a Class 3 drug and Penalty Class A
offense. Ms. Andrews had a telephonic hearing with the judges on 9/3/24. She is hereby
fined $1000 and suspended for 365 days. Roger Rabbit is disqualified and as a result of
that disqualification all purse money must be returned for redistribution ($5,100.00). If you
choose not to appeal this ruling the penalty will be reduced to 15 days suspension (with 350
days stayed) pending no Class A positives within the next 365 days. Due to mitigating
circumstances the penalty is deemed appropriate. O.S.R.C.-3769-18-
01(A)(10),(13),(15)&(16) 3769-18-02 3769-17-43 During her suspension Ms. Andrews is
barred from all grounds governed by the OSRC. Any horses that she wants to transfer to
another owner or trainer must be approved by the judges. Ms. Andrews has 48 hours to
appeal this ruling.

 

BONGIORNO, JENNIFER L ALPINE, NJ YOB 1990

Mea on 6/2/2024 FINED: $1,500
HORSE DISQUALIFIED - PLACED 8, PURSE
REDISTRIBUTION
POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE
PA Code Title 7-203.22(a) 203.22(b) 401.2(a)(1) 401.2(a)(3)(i) 401.3(a) 401.3(b) 401.45
403.16(b) 403.16(c) 401.41(e)(6) Ms. Bongiorno was the trainer of the horse AMERICAN
MERCURY for the 13th race on June 22,2024, at The Meadows. Blood samples drawn
(post-race) from AMERICAN MERCURY were tested and found to contain Lamotrigine. As
the trainer Ms. Bongiorno is responsible for the positive test. However, evidence has been
presented to show that there is a reasonable chance that this positive was a result of
environmental contamination. This does not excuse Ms. Bongiorno from responsibility for
the positive test, as she is responsible for protecting the horse from such exposure, but it
was considered a mitigating factor in determining the penalty. AMERICAN MERCURY
finished 1st in The Meadows’ 13th race on June 22, 2024, but is disqualified. Purse money
earned ($3,400) must be returned within ten days of this ruling. Ms. Bongiorno is fined
$1,500 (fines are due within ten days of ruling). Ms. Bongiorno has waived her appeal
rights.

 

BURKE, RONALD J CANONSBURG, PA YOB 1969
Mea on 6/28/2024 FINED: $1,500
HORSE DISQUALIFIED - PLACED 9, PURSE
REDISTRIBUTION
POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE
PA Code Title 7-203.22(a) 203.22(b) 401.2(a)(1) 401.2(a)(3)(i) 401.3(a) 401.3(b) 401.45
403.16(b) 403.16(c) 401.41(e)(6) Mr. Burke was the trainer of the horse KILOWATT KID N
for the 7th race on June 28, 2024, at The Meadows. Blood samples drawn (post-race) from
KILOWATT KID N were tested and found to contain Lamotrigine. As the trainer Mr. Burke is
responsible for the positive test. However, evidence has been presented to show that there
is a reasonable chance that this positive was a result of environmental contamination. This
does not excuse Mr. Burke from responsibility for the positive test, as he is responsible for
protecting the horse from such exposure, but it was considered a mitigating factor in
determining the penalty. KILOWATT KID N finished 1st in The Meadows’ 7th race on June
28, 2024, but is disqualified. Purse money earned ($6,000) must be returned within ten
days of this ruling. Mr. Burke is fined $1,500 (fines are due within ten days of ruling). Mr.
Burke has waived his appeal rights

Quote from pcmark15 on September 7, 2024, 12:40 AM

Quote from talkinghorse on September 6, 2024, 11:39 PM

FAS Rulings for Friday, September 6, 2024

ANDREWS, SARAH J CANONSBURG, PA YOB 1975
Nfld on 5/8/2024 FINED: $1,000
FULL - 15 DAYS, 9/15/2024 THRU 9/29/2024
HORSE DISQUALIFIED, PURSE
REDISTRIBUTION
POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE
Blood sample #921342 collected at Northfield Park on 5/8/24 from the horse Roger Rabbit
was found to contain Lamotrigine. Lamotrigine is a Class 3 drug and Penalty Class A
offense. Ms. Andrews had a telephonic hearing with the judges on 9/3/24. She is hereby
fined $1000 and suspended for 365 days. Roger Rabbit is disqualified and as a result of
that disqualification all purse money must be returned for redistribution ($5,100.00). If you
choose not to appeal this ruling the penalty will be reduced to 15 days suspension (with 350
days stayed) pending no Class A positives within the next 365 days. Due to mitigating
circumstances the penalty is deemed appropriate. O.S.R.C.-3769-18-
01(A)(10),(13),(15)&(16) 3769-18-02 3769-17-43 During her suspension Ms. Andrews is
barred from all grounds governed by the OSRC. Any horses that she wants to transfer to
another owner or trainer must be approved by the judges. Ms. Andrews has 48 hours to
appeal this ruling.

 

BONGIORNO, JENNIFER L ALPINE, NJ YOB 1990

Mea on 6/2/2024 FINED: $1,500
HORSE DISQUALIFIED - PLACED 8, PURSE
REDISTRIBUTION
POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE
PA Code Title 7-203.22(a) 203.22(b) 401.2(a)(1) 401.2(a)(3)(i) 401.3(a) 401.3(b) 401.45
403.16(b) 403.16(c) 401.41(e)(6) Ms. Bongiorno was the trainer of the horse AMERICAN
MERCURY for the 13th race on June 22,2024, at The Meadows. Blood samples drawn
(post-race) from AMERICAN MERCURY were tested and found to contain Lamotrigine. As
the trainer Ms. Bongiorno is responsible for the positive test. However, evidence has been
presented to show that there is a reasonable chance that this positive was a result of
environmental contamination. This does not excuse Ms. Bongiorno from responsibility for
the positive test, as she is responsible for protecting the horse from such exposure, but it
was considered a mitigating factor in determining the penalty. AMERICAN MERCURY
finished 1st in The Meadows’ 13th race on June 22, 2024, but is disqualified. Purse money
earned ($3,400) must be returned within ten days of this ruling. Ms. Bongiorno is fined
$1,500 (fines are due within ten days of ruling). Ms. Bongiorno has waived her appeal
rights.

 

BURKE, RONALD J CANONSBURG, PA YOB 1969
Mea on 6/28/2024 FINED: $1,500
HORSE DISQUALIFIED - PLACED 9, PURSE
REDISTRIBUTION
POSITIVE TEST- POST RACE
PA Code Title 7-203.22(a) 203.22(b) 401.2(a)(1) 401.2(a)(3)(i) 401.3(a) 401.3(b) 401.45
403.16(b) 403.16(c) 401.41(e)(6) Mr. Burke was the trainer of the horse KILOWATT KID N
for the 7th race on June 28, 2024, at The Meadows. Blood samples drawn (post-race) from
KILOWATT KID N were tested and found to contain Lamotrigine. As the trainer Mr. Burke is
responsible for the positive test. However, evidence has been presented to show that there
is a reasonable chance that this positive was a result of environmental contamination. This
does not excuse Mr. Burke from responsibility for the positive test, as he is responsible for
protecting the horse from such exposure, but it was considered a mitigating factor in
determining the penalty. KILOWATT KID N finished 1st in The Meadows’ 7th race on June
28, 2024, but is disqualified. Purse money earned ($6,000) must be returned within ten
days of this ruling. Mr. Burke is fined $1,500 (fines are due within ten days of ruling). Mr.
Burke has waived his appeal rights

Conclusion, if you're gonna get caught get caught in Pennsylvania not Ohio.