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PSA: [Drivers] Fines and Suspensions

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FAS Rulings for Friday, February 6, 2026

NOTABLES:

Where are all the fines for Yonker's drivers violating the 30-second second-quarter rule??

IRVINE, JUSTIN D AURORA, OH YOB 2001

Nfld on 1/21/2026 FINED: $300
EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP
While driving #4 Kandy Sweet in race #12 on 1/21/26 he whipped the horse after the finish.
Mr. Irvine waived his right to a hearing and is hereby fined $500. The penalty will be
reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. O.S.R.C.-3769-17-17(I) The fine must be paid by
2/9/26.

 

PALONE, DAVID M WASHINGTON, PA YOB 1962

Mea on 1/28/2026 FINED: $250
FAILURE TO KEEP A LINE IN EACH HAND
PA Code Title 7: 205.409(b) Mr. Palone used his whip in a one-handed fashion driving #1,
MIKILOB ULTRA in the Meadows` 8th race on January 28, 2026. Mr. Palone is fined $250
(fines are due within ten days of ruling) and has waived his hearing/appeal rights.

 

SMITH, TYLER ALAN ASHVILLE, OH YOB 1993

MVR on 2/2/2026 FINED: $300
INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP
OSRC 3769-17-17-B&L. While driving #9 Rockinpoppin during the stretch in race 10 on
2/2/26 at MVR, Mr. Smith did excessively use the whip with other than wrist and elbow
action. This is Mr. Smith`s first whipping violation in the last 365 days. Mr. Smith is fined
$500, the penalty will be reduced to $300 if not appealed, which is due within 10 days of
this ruling. MR. Smith has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC.

 

MERRIMAN, AARON E NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1978

Nfld on 1/27/2026 FINED: $200
HORSE PLACED 8
CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE
Mea on 1/31/2026 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

 

MILLER, DAVID S ROBBINSVILLE, NJ YOB 1964

MVR on 2/1/2026 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

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FAS Rulings for Friday, February 13, 2026

NOTABLES:

LUNA, MARVIN ALFREDO LEXINGTON, KY YOB 2001

MVR on 2/5/2026 FINED: $1,000
DRIVING - 7 DAYS, 2/12/2026 THRU 2/18/2026
INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP
OSRC 3769-17-17-L. While driving #7 Good Luck Mark during race 12 on 2/5/26 at MVR,
Mr. Luna did use the whip in a manner that caused welts on both sides of the horse. Due to
Mr. Luna`s various whipping violations in other jurisdictions over the last 365 days, the
penalty is higher than usual and any further whipping violations could lead to higher
penalties and/or revocation of his 2026 OSRC Driver`s license. Mr. Luna is fined $1000 and
given a 30 day driving suspension, the penalty will be reduced to $1000 and a 7 day driving
suspension (02/12/26-02/18/26) if not appealed. The fine is due within 10 days of this
ruling. Mr. Luna has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC.

 

MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976

Mea on 2/6/2026 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE

Nfld on 2/9/2026 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

 

PAGE, CHRIS L DELAWARE, OH YOB 1983

MVR on 2/10/2026 FINED: $350
HORSE PLACED 8
IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE

 

And, still, no fines were doled out at Yonkers Raceway for violating the 30-second second-quarter rule. SMH

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I can think of no justification for permitting the whip to be used at this point.    Tired of reading about these fines. 

AMac’s failure to set proper pace.  Timeisonmyside’s race?  29.2 second quarter in the frigid cold on a Good Track.  Nobody thought about moving.  No traffic jam.  Everyone wanted to take back.

Only venting here because the important stuff has left me dumbfounded beyond belief.

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FAS Rulings for Friday, February 20, 2026

NOTABLES:

BECKWITH, BRETT M WILTON, NY YOB 2003

Stga on 2/15/2026 FINED: $100
WHIP EXCEEDED LENGTH ALLOWED
In the 7th Race on 2/15/2026 while driving DEFINING THE MOMENT Brett Beckwith did
have a Snapper on the end of his whip that exceeded 6" in length. Per Rule 4117.8.A this is
a violation and Brett Beckwith is Fined $100. This is the first offense in this category for
Brett Beckwith. Future violations of this nature may result in increased fines and or
suspension.

 

GINGRAS, YANNICK ALLENTOWN, NJ YOB 1979

YR on 2/10/2026 FINED: $250
DRIVING - 3 DAYS, 2/12/2026 THRU 2/14/2026
EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP
On 2/10/2026, in the 9th race at Yonkers Raceway, Yannick Gingras, as the driver of #2
LOU`S SWEETREVENGE, violated the whipping rule 4117.8(C)(3) by using more than
forearm and wrist action. Having reviewed previous penalties (2nd offense in the category
in 365 days), Yannick Gingras is hereby fined $250.00 and suspended 3 days 2/12/2026
through 2/14/2026. Future violations may result in increased penalties. (this is a driving
suspension only)

 

MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976

Nfld on 2/14/2026 FINED: $500
INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP
While driving #1 Little Miss Boss in race #4 on 2/14/26 he did whip the horse in an
exaggerated manner by raising his whipping arm above shoulder height and using more
than elbow and wrist action. This is Mr. Macdonald`s second whipping offense in Ohio in
the last 365 days. Mr. Macdonald waived his right to a hearing and is hereby fined $750.
The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $500 if not appealed. O.S.R.C.-3769-17-17 (B)&(C)
The fine must be paid by 2/25/26.

Mea on 2/6/2026 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE

Nfld on 2/9/2026 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

 

MCCOWN, CAMERON L OSTRANDER, OH YOB 1988

MVR on 2/19/2026 FINED: $300
INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP
OSRC 3769-17-17-J&L. While driving #10 Morehelpcoming during the stretch in race 12 on
2/19/26 at MVR, Mr. McCown did whip the horse excessively without giving the horse the
opportunity to respond. This is Mr. McCown`s first whipping offense in the last 365 days.
Mr. McCown is fined $500, the penalty will be reduced to $300 if not appealed, which is due
within 10 days of this ruling. Mr. McCown has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC

 

MILLER, DAVID S ROBBINSVILLE, NJ YOB 1964

MVR on 2/19/2026 FINED: $300
INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP
OSRC 3769-17-17-B. While driving #5 TR`SSHININGSTAR during the stretch in race 10 on
2/19/26 at MVR, Mr. Miller did whip the horse using other than wrist and elbow action. This
is Mr. Miller`s first whipping offense in the last 365 days. Mr. Miller is fined $500, the
penalty will be reduced to $300 if not appealed, which is due within 10 days of this ruling.
Mr. Miller has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC.

 

STRATTON, CORY GOSHEN, NY YOB 1992

MR on 2/3/2026 FINED: $500
DRIVING - 7 DAYS, 2/11/2026 THRU 2/17/2026
EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP
Rule 4117.8(D)(2); 4117.8(H)(2) Driver Cory Stratton is hereby assessed a fine of $500.00
and suspended from driving for 7 days for using the whip more than three times in
succession without giving the horse time to respond while driving SULLIVAN in the 4th race
on February 3, 2026, at Monticello raceway. Driving suspension is to begin February 11,
2026, through and including February 17, 2026. (This violation constitutes a 3rd violation in
this category in a 365-day period.) Further violations in this category will result in increased
penalties.

 

SWIFT, KYLE AKRON, NY YOB 2005

Stga on 2/15/2026 FINED: $100
WHIP EXCEEDED LENGTH ALLOWED
In the 8th Race on 2/15/2026 while driving YACHTSMAN Kyle Swift did have a Snapper on
the end of his whip that exceeded 6" in length. Per Rule 4117.8.A this is a violation and
Kyle Swift is Fined $100. This is the first offense in this category for Kyle Swift in 365 days.
Future violations of this nature may result in increased fines and or suspension.

 

IRVINE, JUSTIN D AURORA, OH YOB 2001

Mea on 2/11/2026 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE

Nfld on 2/15/2026 FINED: $100
TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK

 

KAUFFMAN, KAYNE K LEBANON, OH YOB 1978

MVR on 2/18/2026 FINED: $350
HORSE PLACED 10
IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE

 

MERRIMAN, AARON E NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1978

Nfld on 2/15/2026 FINED: $100
TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK

 

MICALLEF, MICHAEL L LEBANON, OH YOB 1973
MVR on 2/15/2026 FINED: $500
KICKING A HORSE

 

NOBLE, DANIEL N XENIA, OH YOB 1983

Nfld on 2/15/2026 FINED: $200
HORSE PLACED 7
CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE

 

PAGE, CHRIS L DELAWARE, OH YOB 1983

MVR on 2/15/2026 FINED: $200
JOSTLE, STRIKE OR HOOK WHEELS

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It seems Ohio is taking a more aggressive stance on the whipping violations with increased fines and suspensions.  Thank you Ohio.  Maybe they should also hire Dexter Dunn to teach how to get the most out of a horse via subtle hands


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Agree with you Norm. I like reading these weekly, thanks for posting them. 

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Still no fines for Yonker's drivers slowing down second quarters.

FAS Rulings for Friday, February 27, 2026

NOTABLES:

BOYD, BRAXTEN B JONESVILLE, MI YOB 2000

PcD on 2/17/2026 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE

 

DAY, JAMES E MEDINA, OH YOB 1996

Nfld on 2/17/2026 FINED: $200
CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE

 

HANNERS, AUSTIN B FRANKFORT, OH YOB 1999

MVR on 2/23/2026 FINED: $350
HORSE PLACED 10
INTERFERENCE/ CAUSING ANOTHER HORSE TO MAKE A BREAK

 

INDOF, JEREMY F BELLE VERNON, PA YOB 1996

Mea on 1/18/2026 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE

 

IRVINE, JUSTIN D AURORA, OH YOB 2001

Mea on 2/11/2026 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE

Nfld on 2/18/2026 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED

Mea on 2/20/2026 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

Talk to the hoof!

FAS Rulings for Friday, March 6, 2026

NOTABLES:

GINGRAS, YANNICK ALLENTOWN, NJ YOB 1979

YR on 12/4/2025 FINED: $100
HORSE PLACED 3
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

YR on 12/4/2025 FINED: $100
HORSE PLACED 4
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

 

HANNERS, AUSTIN B FRANKFORT, OH YOB 1999

MVR on 3/4/2026 FINED: $100
TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK

 

MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976

MVR on 3/2/2026 FINED: $200
HORSE PLACED 9
IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE

 

MERRIMAN, AARON E NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1978

Nfld on 2/24/2026 FINED: $200
HORSE PLACED 6
CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE

 

NOBLE, DANIEL N XENIA, OH YOB 1983

Nfld on 2/24/2026 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

 

PAGE, CHRIS L DELAWARE, OH YOB 1983

MVR on 3/4/2026 FINED: $100
TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK

Talk to the hoof!
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