PSA: Fines and Suspensions

Quote from talkinghorse on November 21, 2025, 3:20 PM

FAS Rulings for Friday, November 21, 2025

NOTABLES:

CLEGG, BETTY JO NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1973

USTA on 11/18/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
11/18/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
The USTA is indefinitely suspending the USTA membership of Ms. Betty Jo Clegg for
violations of USTA Rule 26.16 (failure to submit information) and USTA Article § 1.04(a)(7)
(failure to furnish information requested to supplement a membership application). Ms.
Clegg failed to provide records and information requested by the Standardbred Racing
Investigative Fund (SRIF) in collaboration with the USTA pursuant to an investigation in
suspected violations of the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws. As with the transfer of all ownership
interests in a registered Standardbred horse, the USTA will scrutinize all attempted
transfers of an interest in a Standardbred horse owned by Ms. Clegg to ensure that such
transfer complies with the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws and reserves the right to not
recognize any such transfer. In addition, as Ms. Clegg is now indefinitely suspended, she is
a "person not in good standing" under USTA Rule 4.130 and horses and USTA members
associated with Ms. Clegg are subject to the applicable restrictions under USTA Rules Rule
20.15, 20.17, 22.05, 22.06, and 26.12. To ensure compliance with the USTA’s Rules and
Bylaws, the USTA advises its members to consult with officials at the USTA before
participating in transactions or engaging in business activities involving registered
Standardbreds with Ms. Clegg.

 

CLEGG, KIMBER MATAMORAS, PA YOB 1999

USTA on 11/18/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
11/18/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
The USTA is indefinitely suspending the USTA membership of Ms. Kimber Clegg for
violations of USTA Rule 26.16 (failure to submit information) and USTA Article § 1.04(a)(7)
(failure to furnish information requested to supplement a membership application). Ms.
Clegg failed to provide records and information requested by the Standardbred Racing
Investigative Fund (SRIF) in collaboration with the USTA pursuant to an investigation in
suspected violations of the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws. As with the transfer of all ownership
interests in a registered Standardbred horse, the USTA will scrutinize all attempted
transfers of an interest in a Standardbred horse owned by Ms. Clegg to ensure that such
transfer complies with the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws and reserves the right to not
recognize any such transfer. In addition, as Ms. Clegg is now indefinitely suspended, she is
a "person not in good standing" under USTA Rule 4.130 and horses and USTA members
associated with Ms. Clegg are subject to the applicable restrictions under USTA Rules Rule
20.15, 20.17, 22.05, 22.06, and 26.12. To ensure compliance with the USTA’s Rules and
Bylaws, the USTA advises its members to consult with officials at the USTA before
participating in transactions or engaging in business activities involving registered
Standardbreds with Ms. Clegg.

 

CLEGG, NICK A NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1974

USTA on 11/18/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
11/18/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
The USTA is indefinitely suspending the USTA membership of Mr. Nick Clegg for violations
of USTA Rule 26.16 (failure to submit information) and USTA Article § 1.04(a)(7) (failure to
furnish information requested to supplement a membership application). Mr. Clegg failed to
provide records and information requested by the Standardbred Racing Investigative Fund
(SRIF) in collaboration with the USTA pursuant to an investigation in suspected violations
of the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws. As with the transfer of all ownership interests in a
registered Standardbred horse, the USTA will scrutinize all attempted transfers of an
interest in a Standardbred horse owned by Mr. Clegg to ensure that such transfer complies
with the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws and reserves the right to not recognize any such
transfer. In addition, as Mr. Clegg is now indefinitely suspended, he is a "person not in good
standing" under USTA Rule 4.130 and horses and USTA members associated with Mr.
Clegg are subject to the applicable restrictions under USTA Rules Rule 20.15, 20.17,
22.05, 22.06, and 26.12. To ensure compliance with the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws, the
USTA advises its members to consult with officials at the USTA before participating in
transactions or engaging in business activities involving registered Standardbreds with Mr.
Clegg.

Quote from Bgtolex25 on November 21, 2025, 6:03 PM

Goodness gracious.  We have beaten up on the Cleggs on this site, but I am in the dark on what is happening here.  Other than cringing whenever they raced a 2 year old 3 times in 5 days or when AMac professed a respect for Nick as a horseman or dealt one of my horses to them, I don’t have any knowledge or perspective.

Without the Cleggs on the Ohio fair circuit, it opens up paychecks for those so inclined.  Just saying.

Quote from Lonnie on November 21, 2025, 8:02 PM

After already 50 starts this year as of last week, perhaps "Boozer" will get some time off now.

Quote from Bgtolex25 on November 27, 2025, 6:11 AM

Noticed that the Cleggs are back in the Northfield entries this week.   

Quote from Lonnie on November 27, 2025, 9:33 AM

Quote from Bgtolex25 on November 27, 2025, 6:11 AM

Noticed that the Cleggs are back in the Northfield entries this week.   

Good news for Boozer!  He can still make it to 60+ starts.

Quote from talkinghorse on January 16, 2026, 9:45 PM

FAS Rulings for Friday, January 16, 2026

NOTABLES:

CAREY, MISTY L ROME, NY YOB 1975

USTA on 1/13/2026 INELIGIBLE(INE) AS OF 1/13/2026
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
Misty Carey is declared ineligible for membership in this Association pursuant to the
provisions of Article 1, Section 4(a) as her experience, character or general fitness are such
that her participation in harness racing will not be consistent with the best interest of the
sport.

NYRWB on 12/22/2025 DENIAL(DEN) AS OF 12/22/2025
DENIAL OF LICENSE
After careful consideration you are hereby notified that the Commission refuses to issue
you a license to participate in racing in the state of New York for which you applied on July
26, 2025 receipt number 1558034-2028 for the following reason(s): Pursuant to Racing
Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law §309(2)(a) and NYCRR § 4119.7(b) your
experience, character and general fitness is such that your participation in harness horse
race meets is inconsistent with the public interest, convenience or necessity or with the best
interests of racing generally.

Quote from talkinghorse on March 7, 2026, 9:59 AM

FAS Rulings for Friday, March 6, 2026

NOTABLES:

WAGNER, KELSEY A FAIRFAX, VA YOB 1991

USTA on 5/29/2025 FINED: $67,500
INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF 3/4/2026
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
The USTA is indefinitely suspending Kelsey Wagner’s USTA membership and imposing a
fine against her in the amount of $217,500 for violations of USTA Rule 26.06 (Fraudulent
Misconduct by Member), USTA Rule 7.01 (Bona Fide Owner or Lessee), and USTA Rule
20.07 (Conspiracy to Commit Violation of Rules). Evidence gathered in an investigation
overseen by the Standardbred Racing Investigative Fund established that Kelsey Wagner
acted as a fictitious owner on behalf of her parents, John and Pamela Wagner.
Standardbreds were registered in Kelsey’s Wagner’s name to establish a fraudulent
ownership arrangement in response to John Wagner’s unapproved medication violations
and resulting suspension and Pamela Wagner’s related disqualification by state regulators.
John and/or Pamela Wagner were, in every relevant respect, the actual owners of the
horses registered in Kelsey Wagner’s name. Kelsey Wagner, individually and in concert
with others, fraudulently and corruptly effected a false registration with respect to the 87
Standardbred horses registered in her name, in violation of USTA Rule 20.06. Horses that
raced while registered in Kelsey Wagner’s name did not do so in the name of the bona fide
owner, in violation of Rule 7.01. Kelsey, Pamela, and John Wagner entered an agreement
to violate USTA Rules 20.06 and 7.01 and each engaged in multiple acts in furtherance of
this agreement/conspiracy, in violation of Rule 20.07. Because Kelsey Wagner is now
indefinitely suspended, she is a "person not in good standing" under USTA Rule 4.130 and
related rules.

Status as of 3/4/2026 - Subsequent Ruling - The Executive Committee has affirmed
the indefinite suspension of Kelsey Wagner; the penalty has been modified to
$67,500.

 

WAGNER, PAMELA E FAIRFAX, VA YOB 1958

USTA on 5/29/2025 FINED: $135,000
INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF 3/4/2026
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
The USTA is indefinitely suspending Pamela Wagner’s USTA membership and imposing a
fine against her in the amount of $435,000.00 for violations of USTA Rule 26.06
(Fraudulent Misconduct by Member), USTA Rule 7.01 (Bona Fide Owner or Lessee), and
USTA Rule 20.07 (Conspiracy to Commit Violation of Rules). Evidence gathered in an
investigation overseen by the Standardbred Racing Investigative Fund established that
Pamela Wagner’s daughter, Kelsey Wagner, acted as a fictitious owner on behalf of her
parents, John and Pamela Wagner. Standardbreds were registered in Kelsey’s Wagner’s
name to establish a fraudulent ownership arrangement in response to John Wagner’s
unapproved medication violations and resulting suspension and Pamela Wagner’s related
disqualification by state regulators. John and/or Pamela Wagner were, in every relevant
respect, the actual owners of the horses registered in Kelsey Wagner’s name. Pamela
Wagner, individually and in concert with others, fraudulently and corruptly effected a false
registration with respect to at least the 62 Standardbred horses she transferred to Kelsey
Wagner, in violation of USTA Rule 20.06. Horses that raced while registered in Kelsey
Wagner’s name did not do so in the name of the bona fide owner, who in many instances
was Pamela Wagner, in violation of Rule 7.01. Pamela, Kelsey, and John Wagner entered
an agreement to violate USTA Rules 20.06 and 7.01 and each engaged in multiple acts in
furtherance of this agreement/conspiracy, in violation of Rule 20.07. Because Pamela
Wagner is now indefinitely suspended, she is a "person not in good standing" under USTA
Rule 4.130 and related rules.

Status as of 3/4/2026 - Subsequent Ruling - The Executive Committee has affirmed
the indefinite suspension of Pamela Wagner; the penalty has been modified to
$135,000.