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PSA: [Drivers] Fines and Suspensions

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FAS Rulings for Friday, June, 19, 2026

NOTABLES:

BARTLETT, JASON JAMES

VD on 6/12/2026 GOSHEN, NY FINED: $100 WHIP EXCEEDED LENGTH ALLOWED YOB 1981 In the 4th Race on 6/12/2026 at Vernon Downs while driving SPENCER HANOVER Jason Bartlett was observed during the post parade having a Snapper on the end of his whip that exceeded 6" in length. Per Rule 4117.8.A this is a violation and Jason Bartlett is Fined $100. Future violations of this nature may result in increased fines and or suspension.

 

BELL, CLIFTON A

ScD on 6/16/2026 MARION, OH FINED: $300 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP YOB 1991 OSRC 3769-17-17-B. While driving #1 Range The Wish during the stretch in race 15 on 6/16/26 at Scioto Downs, Mr. Bell did whip the horse using other than wrist and elbow action. This is Mr. Bell`s first whipping violation in the last 365 days. Mr. Bell is fined $500, the penalty will be reduced to $300 if not appealed, which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Mr. Bell has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC.

 

MACDONALD, ANTHONY A

Nfld on 6/7/2026 MACEDONIA, OH FINED: $1,000 UNSATISFACTORY DRIVE - CARELESSNESS YOB 1976 While driving #2 Tella Babe in race #5 on 6/7/26 Mr. Macdonald turned the horse clockwise at the Quarter causing the race to be declared a No Contest due to safety issues. His action was against the best interest of racing. Mr. Macdonald had a hearing with the judges at Northfield Park on 6/8/26. He is hereby fined $1000 and a 7 day driving suspension. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $1000 if not appealed. O.S.R.C.-3769-2-26(A)(10) The fine must be paid by 6/21/26.

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Total over reaction by the judges.  Anthony explained himself.  Seen horses walk back to the barn at other tracks over the years with nothing.  Dan Noble drives a horse with one line going to the quarter and  is out of control in the infield.  Maybe Anthony should have crossed the track and gone for swim in the pond.

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Pat Berry. Class act. 

Quote from Purple Aura on June 25, 2026, 11:36 AM

Pat Berry. Class act. 

@purple-aura, ?  

Got pissed off in a race and took his whip to another driver. There was a ruling today. Stay classy Pat. 

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FAS Rulings for Friday, June, 26, 2026

NOTABLES:

BERRY, PATRICK D

Har on 6/17/2026 HARRINGTON, DE FINED: $3,000 YOB 1976 DRIVING - INDEFINITELY AS OF 6/22/2026 OTHER(AAL99) AS OF 6/22/2026 CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO THE BEST INTEREST OF HORSE RACING Per DHRC rule 5.1.27.2 Pat Berry is issued a $3000.00 fine, a 6 month driving suspension that includes driving in qualifiers and no access to the paddock. 3 months of the suspension are held in abeyance pending Pat Berrys completion of an approved anger management course. After the 3 month suspension Pat Berry will be on probation for 6 months. This penalty is issued for the actions of Pat Berry during the stretch drive of the 7thn race on June 17, 2026, when Pat Berry struck another driver with the whip. Full DHRC order of suspension is available through the DHRC. Pat Berry will be eligible to drive on Sept 20, 2026

 

BENDER, ATLEE E NOBLESVILLE, IN YOB 1992

HoP on 6/19/2026 FINED: $200 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP 71 IAC 7-3-13(b)(5) While driving No. 3 PONDA FERRARI in race 13 at Hoosier Park on June 19, 2026 driver Atlee Bender was found to be in violation of the IHRC whipping rules. For this violation Mr. Bender is fined $200.00 which is due within seven days of this ruling. Mr. Bender waived his right to a hearing and accepted the penalty. This is Mr. Bender`s first such whipping violation of this type during the 2026 race meet.

 

CURTIN, PATRICK M KEVIL, KY YOB 1981

OAKGR on 6/15/2026 FINED: $200 USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER Mr. Patrick Curtin was the listed driver of #7 Capt Karma who was in the 5th race at Oak Grove on 6/15/2026. Mr. Curtin to use the whip in an unconventional manner violating 810 KAR 5:070 Section 9 – 3 – B by not keeping his arm below his head.

 

SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980

ScD on 6/25/2026 FINED: $500 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP OSRC 3769-17-17-B. While driving #6 A Special Dance during the stretch in race 5 on 6/25/26 at Scioto Downs, Mr. Smith did whip the horse using other than wrist and elbow action. This is Mr. Smith`s 2nd whipping offense in the last 365 days. Mr. Smith is fined $750, the penalty will be reduced to $500 if not appealed, which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Mr. Smith has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC.

 

WRENN, RONNIE H JR. CHAGRIN FALLS, OH YOB 1986

OAKGR on 6/15/2026 FINED: $250 USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER Mr. Ronnie Wrenn Jr was the listed driver of TE Quiero Lindy who was in the 10th race at Oak Grove on 6/15/2026. Mr. Wrenn did whip in an unconventional manner violating 810 KAR 5:070 Section 9 – 3 – B by not using wrist and elbow only.

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FAS Rulings for Friday, July 3, 2026

NOTABLES:

BENDER, ATLEE E

HoP on 6/19/2026 FINED: $200 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP 71 IAC 7-3-13(b)(5) While driving No. 3 PONDA FERRARI in race 13 at Hoosier Park on June 19, 2026 driver Atlee Bender was found to be in violation of the IHRC whipping rules. For this violation Mr. Bender is fined $200.00 which is due within seven days of this ruling. Mr. Bender waived his right to a hearing and accepted the penalty. This is Mr. Bender`s first such whipping violation of this type during the 2026 race meet.

HoP on 6/27/2026 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO KEEP A LINE IN EACH HAND 71 IAC 7-3-13(e) While driving No. 8 LAHAINA MEMORY in the 9th qualifier at Hoosier Park on June 27, 2026, driver Atlee Bender failed to keep a line each hand for the duration of the mile and did use the whip one-handed in the stretch. For this violation Mr. Bender is fined $200.00 which is due within seven days of this ruling. Mr. Bender waived his right to a hearing and accepted the penalty.

 

BONGIORNO, JOSEPH R

YR on 6/23/2026 MONROE, NJ FINED: $250 YOB 1993 DRIVING - 3 DAYS, 6/27/2026 THRU 6/29/2026 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP On 6/23/2026, in the 2nd race at Yonkers Raceway, Joseph Bongiorno, as the driver of #2 PANETTON HANOVER, 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), Joseph Bongiorno is hereby fined $250.00 and suspended 3 days 6/27/2026 through 6/29/2026. Future violations may result in increased penalties. (this is a driving suspension only)

 

GILLESPIE, RONNIE MACON, MS YOB 1972

ScD on 6/29/2026 FINED: $200 FAILURE TO BE PROPERLY DRESSED

 

MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976

Mea on 6/19/2026 FINED: $200 TAKE UP ABRUPTLY/SIT DOWN IN FRONT OF HORSES CAUSING CONFUSION AMONG TRAILING HORSES

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FAS Rulings for Friday, July 10, 2026

NOTABLES:

BELL, CLIFTON A

ScD on 7/7/2026 MARION, OH FINED: $500 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP YOB 1991 OSRC 3769-17-17-B&C. While driving #3 Range The Wish during the stretch in race 12 on7/7/26 at Scioto Downs, Mr. Bell did raise his arm above his shoulder and used other than wrist and elbow action while whipping the horse. This is Mr. Bell`s 2nd whipping violation in the last 365 days. Mr. Bell is fined $750, the penalty will be reduced to $500 if not appealed, which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Looking at Mr. Bell`s ruling report, over 70% of his rulings are for whipping violations. Therefore, Mr. Bell is now placed on probation for the remainder of 2026. Any further whipping violations will result in much higher penalties and possible revocation of his 2026 OSRC driver`s license. Mr. Bell has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC.

 

BENDER, ATLEE E NOBLESVILLE, IN YOB 1992

HoP on 6/27/2026 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO KEEP A LINE IN EACH HAND 71 IAC 7-3-13(e) While driving No. 8 LAHAINA MEMORY in the 9th qualifier at Hoosier Park on June 27, 2026, driver Atlee Bender failed to keep a line each hand for the duration of the mile and did use the whip one-handed in the stretch. For this violation Mr. Bender is fined $200.00 which is due within seven days of this ruling. Mr. Bender waived his right to a hearing and accepted the penalty.

 

PAGE, CHRIS L DELAWARE, OH YOB 1983

ScD on 7/4/2026 FINED: $750 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP OSRC 3769-17-17-B. While driving #5 Laude Da during the 4th quarter of race 8 on 7/4/26 at Scioto Downs, Mr. Page did whip the horse using other than wrist and elbow action. This is Mr. Page`s 3rd whipping violation in the last 365 days. Mr. Page is fined $1000, the penalty will be reduced to $750 if not appealed, which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Mr. Page has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC.

ScD on 7/8/2026 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTION OF THE PADDOCK JUDGE

 

THARPS, RANDY T LEBANON, OH YOB 1963

ScD on 7/8/2026 FINED: $500 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP OSRC 3769-17-17-B&C. While driving #10 Secret Angel during the stretch in race 4 on 7/8/26 at Scioto Downs, Mr. Tharps did whip the horse using other wrist and elbow action and raising his arm above his shoulder. This is Mr. Tharps 2nd offense in the last 365 days. Mr. Tharps is fined $750, the penalty will be reduced to $500 if not appealed, which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Mr. Tharps has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC

 

MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976

ScD on 7/4/2026 FINED: $200 HORSE PLACED 8 PASSING LANE VIOLATION

Mea on 7/4/2026 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE

 

MILLER, BRETT A COLUMBUS, OH YOB 1973

ScD on 7/4/2026 FINED: $200 PASSING LANE VIOLATION

ScD on 7/8/2026 FINED: $200 IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE

 

NOBLE, KOLTIN D XENIA, OH YOB 2004

ScD on 7/3/2026 FINED: $350 IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE

ScD on 7/8/2026 FINED: $200 HORSE PLACED 5 IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE

 

WILDER, W MIKE

Mea on 6/27/2026 FINED: $200 HORSE PLACED 7 TAKE UP ABRUPTLY/SIT DOWN IN FRONT OF HORSES CAUSING CONFUSION AMONG TRAILING HORSES

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FAS Rulings for Friday, July 17, 2026

NOTABLES:

MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976

M on 6/12/2026 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

ScD on 7/14/2026 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTION OF THE PADDOCK JUDGE

 

SMEDSHAMMER, TROND ALLENTOWN, NJ YOB 1967

M on 6/26/2026 FINED: $300 FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE

 

WILDER, W MIKE

Mea on 6/27/2026 WASHINGTON, PA FINED: $200 HORSE PLACED 7 YOB 1972 TAKE UP ABRUPTLY/SIT DOWN IN FRONT OF HORSES CAUSING CONFUSION AMONG TRAILING HORSES

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