PSA: Fines and Suspensions
Quote from talkinghorse on March 14, 2025, 9:24 AMFAS Rulings for Friday, March 14, 2025
NOTABLES:
GINGRAS, YANNICK ALLENTOWN, NJ YOB 1979
USTA on 3/9/2025 FINED: $5,000 USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION Mr. Yannick Gingras is hereby ordered a fine in the amount of $5,000 and a written reprimand for violation of USTA Rule 20.07 (Conspiracy to Commit Violation of Rules) in conspiring to violate USTA Rule 20.06 (Fraudulent Misconduct by Member). The fine has been paid.
INDOF, JEREMY F Mea on 2/28/2025 BELLE VERNON, PA
FINED: $200 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP YOB 1996 PA Code Title 7: 205.409(c) Mr. Indof raised his whipping arm above shoulder height driving #1, FREE ON THE BEACH in The Meadows` fourth race on February 28, 2025. Mr. Indof is fined $200 (fines are due within $200) and has waived his hearing/appeal rights. Mea on 3/5/2025
FINED: $200 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP PA Code Title 7: 205.409(c) Mr. Indof raised his whipping arm above shoulder height driving #2, KENTUCKY POWERBALL in The Meadows` fifth race on March 5, 2025. Mr. Indof is fined $200 (fines are due within $200) and has waived his hearing/appeal rights.
VERRUSO, ANTHONY JOHN M on 2/28/2025 WHITESTONE, NY
FINED: $500 YOB 1963 DRIVING - 5 DAYS, 3/8/2025 THRU 3/22/2025 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP Driver Anthony Verruso is hereby issued a driving suspension for a period of five (5) days and is also fined the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars. Said suspension shall be served on five (5) consecutive New Jersey race days and will be served on March 8, 2025, March 14, 2025, March 15, 2025, March 21, 2025, and March 22, 2025. While driving #5 "IAMMRBRIGHTSIDE N" in the 1st race at the Meadowlands Racetrack on February 28, 2025, Mr. Verruso, during the stretch drive, applied the whip using more than wrist action. That is a direct violation of the New Jersey Racing Commission rule regarding the restrictive use of the whip. Mr. Verruso has waived his right to a hearing with the Board of Judges and has accepted the penalties associated with this ruling. The payment of the fine associated with this ruling must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before March 22, 2025. Violation of N.J.A.C. 13:71-20.15 (c) 3.
ANGUS, TYLER C SAGAMORE HILLS, OH YOB 2002
Nfld on 3/2/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
EBERSOLE, LOGAN C CHESTERVILLE, OH YOB 1996
Nfld on 3/2/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
IRVINE, JUSTIN D AURORA, OH
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
KASH, KEITH J JR MEDINA, OH YOB 1979
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
KREISER, CORY NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1993
Nfld on 3/8/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS Nfld on 3/8/2025 FINED: $100 JOSTLE, STRIKE OR HOOK WHEELS
MERRIMAN, AARON E NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1978
Nfld on 3/2/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS
PAGE, CHRIS L DELAWARE, OH YOB 1983
MVR on 3/12/2025 FINED: $1,000 DRIVING - 7 DAYS, 3/18/2025 THRU 3/24/2025 KICKING A HORSE
SUGG, KURT D POLK, OH YOB 1969
Nfld on 2/26/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
TETRICK, TIM A WOOLWICH TWP, NJ YOB 1981
DD on 3/11/2025 FINED: $100 SLOW QUARTER/HALF
FAS Rulings for Friday, March 14, 2025
NOTABLES:
GINGRAS, YANNICK ALLENTOWN, NJ YOB 1979
USTA on 3/9/2025 FINED: $5,000 USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION Mr. Yannick Gingras is hereby ordered a fine in the amount of $5,000 and a written reprimand for violation of USTA Rule 20.07 (Conspiracy to Commit Violation of Rules) in conspiring to violate USTA Rule 20.06 (Fraudulent Misconduct by Member). The fine has been paid.
INDOF, JEREMY F Mea on 2/28/2025 BELLE VERNON, PA
FINED: $200 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP YOB 1996 PA Code Title 7: 205.409(c) Mr. Indof raised his whipping arm above shoulder height driving #1, FREE ON THE BEACH in The Meadows` fourth race on February 28, 2025. Mr. Indof is fined $200 (fines are due within $200) and has waived his hearing/appeal rights. Mea on 3/5/2025
FINED: $200 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP PA Code Title 7: 205.409(c) Mr. Indof raised his whipping arm above shoulder height driving #2, KENTUCKY POWERBALL in The Meadows` fifth race on March 5, 2025. Mr. Indof is fined $200 (fines are due within $200) and has waived his hearing/appeal rights.
VERRUSO, ANTHONY JOHN M on 2/28/2025 WHITESTONE, NY
FINED: $500 YOB 1963 DRIVING - 5 DAYS, 3/8/2025 THRU 3/22/2025 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP Driver Anthony Verruso is hereby issued a driving suspension for a period of five (5) days and is also fined the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars. Said suspension shall be served on five (5) consecutive New Jersey race days and will be served on March 8, 2025, March 14, 2025, March 15, 2025, March 21, 2025, and March 22, 2025. While driving #5 "IAMMRBRIGHTSIDE N" in the 1st race at the Meadowlands Racetrack on February 28, 2025, Mr. Verruso, during the stretch drive, applied the whip using more than wrist action. That is a direct violation of the New Jersey Racing Commission rule regarding the restrictive use of the whip. Mr. Verruso has waived his right to a hearing with the Board of Judges and has accepted the penalties associated with this ruling. The payment of the fine associated with this ruling must be received by the New Jersey Racing Commission on or before March 22, 2025. Violation of N.J.A.C. 13:71-20.15 (c) 3.
ANGUS, TYLER C SAGAMORE HILLS, OH YOB 2002
Nfld on 3/2/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
EBERSOLE, LOGAN C CHESTERVILLE, OH YOB 1996
Nfld on 3/2/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
IRVINE, JUSTIN D AURORA, OH
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
KASH, KEITH J JR MEDINA, OH YOB 1979
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
KREISER, CORY NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1993
Nfld on 3/8/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS Nfld on 3/8/2025 FINED: $100 JOSTLE, STRIKE OR HOOK WHEELS
MERRIMAN, AARON E NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1978
Nfld on 3/2/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS
PAGE, CHRIS L DELAWARE, OH YOB 1983
MVR on 3/12/2025 FINED: $1,000 DRIVING - 7 DAYS, 3/18/2025 THRU 3/24/2025 KICKING A HORSE
SUGG, KURT D POLK, OH YOB 1969
Nfld on 2/26/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
TETRICK, TIM A WOOLWICH TWP, NJ YOB 1981
DD on 3/11/2025 FINED: $100 SLOW QUARTER/HALF
Quote from talkinghorse on March 21, 2025, 9:33 AMFAS Rulings for Friday, March 21, 2025
NOTABLES:
ANGUS, TYLER C SAGAMORE HILLS, OH YOB 2002
Nfld on 3/12/2025 FINED: $200 HORSE PLACED 6 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
CHUPP, MARION W MILLERSBURG, OH YOB 1988
Nfld on 3/12/2025 FINED: $100 OTHER
EBERSOLE, LOGAN C CHESTERVILLE, OH YOB 1996
Nfld on 3/15/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS OF A RACING OFFICIAL
HANNERS, AUSTIN B FRANKFORT, OH YOB 1999
MVR on 3/17/2025 FINED: $200 HORSE PLACED 8 IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE
IRVINE, JUSTIN D AURORA, OH YOB 2001
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
KASH, KEITH J JR MEDINA, OH YOB 1979
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
Nfld on 3/12/2025 FINED: $200 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
Nfld on 3/15/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
LACHANCE, PATRICK D ALLENTOWN, NJ YOB 1975
YR on 3/10/2025 DRIVING - 3 DAYS, 3/11/2025 THRU 3/13/2025 HORSE PLACED 3
MERRIMAN, AARON E NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1978
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $200 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
Nfld on 3/11/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS OF A RACING OFFICIAL
MYERS, HUNTER R 💔🙏🦅CHAGRIN FALLS, OH YOB 1998
Nfld on 3/12/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS OF A RACING OFFICIAL
PALONE, DAVID M WASHINGTON, PA YOB 1962
Mea on 3/12/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
FAS Rulings for Friday, March 21, 2025
NOTABLES:
ANGUS, TYLER C SAGAMORE HILLS, OH YOB 2002
Nfld on 3/12/2025 FINED: $200 HORSE PLACED 6 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
CHUPP, MARION W MILLERSBURG, OH YOB 1988
Nfld on 3/12/2025 FINED: $100 OTHER
EBERSOLE, LOGAN C CHESTERVILLE, OH YOB 1996
Nfld on 3/15/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS OF A RACING OFFICIAL
HANNERS, AUSTIN B FRANKFORT, OH YOB 1999
MVR on 3/17/2025 FINED: $200 HORSE PLACED 8 IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE
IRVINE, JUSTIN D AURORA, OH YOB 2001
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
KASH, KEITH J JR MEDINA, OH YOB 1979
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $100 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
Nfld on 3/12/2025 FINED: $200 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
Nfld on 3/15/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
LACHANCE, PATRICK D ALLENTOWN, NJ YOB 1975
YR on 3/10/2025 DRIVING - 3 DAYS, 3/11/2025 THRU 3/13/2025 HORSE PLACED 3
MERRIMAN, AARON E NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1978
Nfld on 3/9/2025 FINED: $200 TALKING ON THE RACE TRACK
Nfld on 3/11/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS OF A RACING OFFICIAL
MYERS, HUNTER R 💔🙏🦅CHAGRIN FALLS, OH YOB 1998
Nfld on 3/12/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS OF A RACING OFFICIAL
PALONE, DAVID M WASHINGTON, PA YOB 1962
Mea on 3/12/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
Quote from talkinghorse on March 28, 2025, 11:14 AMFAS Rulings for Friday, March 28, 2025
NOTABLES:
RHOADES, BRAIDEN M ASHLAND, OH YOB 2005
Nfld on 3/19/2025 FINED: $500 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP While driving #7 Expresso Joe in race 12 on 3/19/25 he did whipped the horse in an exaggerated manner by raising his whipping arm above shoulder height and using more than elbow and wrist action. Mr. Rhoades waived his right to a hearing and is hereby fined $750. This is Mr. Rhoades second offense in the last 365 days. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $500 if not appealed. O.S.R.C. -3769-17-17 (B)&(C) The fine has been paid.
ST LOUIS, MARC E JR. SWARTZ CREEK, MI YOB 1988
MVR on 3/25/2025 FINED: $1,000 DRIVING - 30 DAYS, 3/31/2025 THRU 4/29/2025 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP OSRC 3769-17-17-B&C, 3769-17-99. While driving #10 Mingo Joel during the stretch in race 11 on 3/25/25 at Miami Valley Raceway, Mr. St Louis did whip the horse using other than wrist and elbow action and in an exaggerated manner. This is Mr. St. Louis` 2nd whipping offense while driving on a probationary license in the last 365 days. A third offense will result in the revocation of his 2025 OSRC driver license. For this instance, Mr. St Louis is fined $1000 and given a 90 day driving suspension or a $1000 fine and 30 day driving suspension (03/31/25-04/29/25) if not appealed. The fine is due within 10 days of this ruling. Mr. St. Louis has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC.
FAS Rulings for Friday, March 28, 2025
NOTABLES:
RHOADES, BRAIDEN M ASHLAND, OH YOB 2005
Nfld on 3/19/2025 FINED: $500 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP While driving #7 Expresso Joe in race 12 on 3/19/25 he did whipped the horse in an exaggerated manner by raising his whipping arm above shoulder height and using more than elbow and wrist action. Mr. Rhoades waived his right to a hearing and is hereby fined $750. This is Mr. Rhoades second offense in the last 365 days. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $500 if not appealed. O.S.R.C. -3769-17-17 (B)&(C) The fine has been paid.
ST LOUIS, MARC E JR. SWARTZ CREEK, MI YOB 1988
MVR on 3/25/2025 FINED: $1,000 DRIVING - 30 DAYS, 3/31/2025 THRU 4/29/2025 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP OSRC 3769-17-17-B&C, 3769-17-99. While driving #10 Mingo Joel during the stretch in race 11 on 3/25/25 at Miami Valley Raceway, Mr. St Louis did whip the horse using other than wrist and elbow action and in an exaggerated manner. This is Mr. St. Louis` 2nd whipping offense while driving on a probationary license in the last 365 days. A third offense will result in the revocation of his 2025 OSRC driver license. For this instance, Mr. St Louis is fined $1000 and given a 90 day driving suspension or a $1000 fine and 30 day driving suspension (03/31/25-04/29/25) if not appealed. The fine is due within 10 days of this ruling. Mr. St. Louis has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC.
Quote from talkinghorse on April 4, 2025, 9:17 AMFAS Rulings for Friday, April 4, 2025
NOTABLES:
LE VAN, HANK WOODSTOCK, OH YOB 1994
MVR on 4/2/2025 FINED: $200 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REASONABLE CONTROL OF THE HORSE
FAS Rulings for Friday, April 4, 2025
NOTABLES:
LE VAN, HANK WOODSTOCK, OH YOB 1994
MVR on 4/2/2025 FINED: $200 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REASONABLE CONTROL OF THE HORSE
Quote from talkinghorse on April 11, 2025, 2:32 PMFines and Suspensions for the week of April 11, 2025
NOTABLES:
KASH, KEITH J JR
Nfld on 4/6/2025 MEDINA, OH FINED: $500 IMPROPER CONDUCT OR LANGUAGE TO AN OFFICIAL YOB 1979 Mr. Kash was unprofessional and rude towards the track Veterinarian in the paddock after race 1 on 4/6/25. His use of profanity and hostile behavior was against the best interest of racing. He is hereby fined $1000.The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $500 if not appealed. O.S.R.C.-3769-12-26 (A)(10)&(15) 17-29 (B) (4) 17-35 The fine must be paid by 4/18/25.
Fines and Suspensions for the week of April 11, 2025
NOTABLES:
KASH, KEITH J JR
Nfld on 4/6/2025 MEDINA, OH FINED: $500 IMPROPER CONDUCT OR LANGUAGE TO AN OFFICIAL YOB 1979 Mr. Kash was unprofessional and rude towards the track Veterinarian in the paddock after race 1 on 4/6/25. His use of profanity and hostile behavior was against the best interest of racing. He is hereby fined $1000.The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $500 if not appealed. O.S.R.C.-3769-12-26 (A)(10)&(15) 17-29 (B) (4) 17-35 The fine must be paid by 4/18/25.
Quote from talkinghorse on April 18, 2025, 9:20 AMFAS Rulings for Friday, April 18, 2025
NOTABLES:
BATES, BRANDON L
OAKGR on 4/14/2025 MONROE, IN REVOCATION(REV) AS OF 4/15/2025 CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO THE BEST INTEREST OF HORSE RACING YOB 1975 Mr. Brandon Bates is a licensed Driver under KHRGC. Mr. Brandon Bates was involved in an incident at Oak Grove Incident File #IN20250006041 involving inappropriate conduct on Oak Grove Property. 810 KAR 3:020 Section 15 – H states a licensee may have their licensed revoked if the “The licensee or applicant has been ejected, ruled off, or excluded from racing association grounds in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or a racetrack in any jurisdiction”. Due to being ejected by Oak Grove Mr. Brandon Bates license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is hereby revoked and he will only be eligible to apply for a license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky once he has been removed from the “No Trespass List” at Oak Grove.
HoP on 4/15/2025 FULL - INDEFINITELY AS OF 4/15/2025 INELIGIBLE(INE) AS OF 4/15/2025 CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO THE BEST INTEREST OF HORSE RACING 71 IAC 5-1-15 On April 15, 2025 licensee Brandon Bates had his license revoked by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation due to an incident on Oak Grove property. Per Indiana Horse Racing Commission rule 71 IAC 5-1-15 “Reciprocity” which states “If a person is suspended, expelled, or ruled off, or if his or her license is revoked or his or her application for a license has been denied, or he or she is under any other current penalty pursuant to the rules of the racing authority of any other state or country or of the gaming commission, such person shall stand suspended, expelled, ruled off, or denied a license at all tracks and satellite facilities operating under the jurisdiction of the commission until the ruling has been withdrawn by the originating authority.” Mr. Bates is therefore not eligible to participate in racing in the state of Indiana until this matter is resolved.
KASH, KEITH J JR
Nfld on 4/6/2025 MEDINA, OH FINED: $500 IMPROPER CONDUCT OR LANGUAGE TO AN OFFICIAL YOB 1979 Mr. Kash was unprofessional and rude towards the track Veterinarian in the paddock after race 1 on 4/6/25. His use of profanity and hostile behavior was against the best interest of racing. He is hereby fined $1000.The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $500 if not appealed. O.S.R.C.-3769-12-26 (A)(10)&(15) 17-29 (B) (4) 17-35 The fine must be paid by 4/18/25.
BECKWITH, BRETT M WILTON, NY YOB 2003
Stga on 4/13/2025 FINED: $100 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP In the 11th race on 04/13/2025 at Saratoga Raceway while driving #5 "YAMAKA" Brett Beckwith did violate the whip rule by using more than wrist and forearm action. Brett Beckwith is fined $100.00. This is Brett Beckwith`s first offense in 365 days. Future violations may result in higher fines and suspensions.
BROWN, BRADY SLIPPERY ROCK, PA YOB 1993
Mea on 4/9/2025 FINED: $200 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP PA Code Title 7: 205.409(c) Mr. Brown raised his whipping arm above shoulder height and used his whip with more than elbow and wrist action driving #2, BETTER DOUBLE FLIP in The Meadows` second race on April 9, 2025. Mr. Brown is fined $200 (fines are due within ten days of ruling) and has waived his hearing/appeal rights.
ANGUS, TYLER C SAGAMORE HILLS, OH YOB 2002
Nfld on 4/6/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION Nfld on 4/8/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS
BARTLETT, JASON JAMES GOSHEN, NY YOB 1981
M on 3/15/2025 FINED: $500 IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE
BATES, BRANDON L MONROE, IN YOB 1975
OAKGR on 4/8/2025 FINED: $200 FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION BATESON, CASE A CANNONSBURG, PA YOB 2001
Mea on 4/4/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE
DUBE, DANIEL MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1969
PcD on 4/7/2025 FINED: $200 FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE
EBERSOLE, LUKE C. CHESTERVILLE, OH YOB 1990
Nfld on 4/9/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976
Mea on 4/2/2025 FINED: $200 FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED
Nfld on 4/8/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
Nfld on 4/9/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
PALONE, DAVID M WASHINGTON, PA YOB 1962
Mea on 4/5/2025 FINED: $200 FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS
WIDGER, SAMUEL D
MVR on 4/14/2025 CLARKSVILLE, OH FINED: $200 HORSE PLACED 6 IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE
WRENN, RONNIE H JR.
Mea on 4/10/2025 CHAGRIN FALLS, OH FINED: $100 FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE
FAS Rulings for Friday, April 18, 2025
NOTABLES:
BATES, BRANDON L
OAKGR on 4/14/2025 MONROE, IN REVOCATION(REV) AS OF 4/15/2025 CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO THE BEST INTEREST OF HORSE RACING YOB 1975 Mr. Brandon Bates is a licensed Driver under KHRGC. Mr. Brandon Bates was involved in an incident at Oak Grove Incident File #IN20250006041 involving inappropriate conduct on Oak Grove Property. 810 KAR 3:020 Section 15 – H states a licensee may have their licensed revoked if the “The licensee or applicant has been ejected, ruled off, or excluded from racing association grounds in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or a racetrack in any jurisdiction”. Due to being ejected by Oak Grove Mr. Brandon Bates license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is hereby revoked and he will only be eligible to apply for a license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky once he has been removed from the “No Trespass List” at Oak Grove.
HoP on 4/15/2025 FULL - INDEFINITELY AS OF 4/15/2025 INELIGIBLE(INE) AS OF 4/15/2025 CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO THE BEST INTEREST OF HORSE RACING 71 IAC 5-1-15 On April 15, 2025 licensee Brandon Bates had his license revoked by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation due to an incident on Oak Grove property. Per Indiana Horse Racing Commission rule 71 IAC 5-1-15 “Reciprocity” which states “If a person is suspended, expelled, or ruled off, or if his or her license is revoked or his or her application for a license has been denied, or he or she is under any other current penalty pursuant to the rules of the racing authority of any other state or country or of the gaming commission, such person shall stand suspended, expelled, ruled off, or denied a license at all tracks and satellite facilities operating under the jurisdiction of the commission until the ruling has been withdrawn by the originating authority.” Mr. Bates is therefore not eligible to participate in racing in the state of Indiana until this matter is resolved.
KASH, KEITH J JR
Nfld on 4/6/2025 MEDINA, OH FINED: $500 IMPROPER CONDUCT OR LANGUAGE TO AN OFFICIAL YOB 1979 Mr. Kash was unprofessional and rude towards the track Veterinarian in the paddock after race 1 on 4/6/25. His use of profanity and hostile behavior was against the best interest of racing. He is hereby fined $1000.The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $500 if not appealed. O.S.R.C.-3769-12-26 (A)(10)&(15) 17-29 (B) (4) 17-35 The fine must be paid by 4/18/25.
BECKWITH, BRETT M WILTON, NY YOB 2003
Stga on 4/13/2025 FINED: $100 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP In the 11th race on 04/13/2025 at Saratoga Raceway while driving #5 "YAMAKA" Brett Beckwith did violate the whip rule by using more than wrist and forearm action. Brett Beckwith is fined $100.00. This is Brett Beckwith`s first offense in 365 days. Future violations may result in higher fines and suspensions.
BROWN, BRADY SLIPPERY ROCK, PA YOB 1993
Mea on 4/9/2025 FINED: $200 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP PA Code Title 7: 205.409(c) Mr. Brown raised his whipping arm above shoulder height and used his whip with more than elbow and wrist action driving #2, BETTER DOUBLE FLIP in The Meadows` second race on April 9, 2025. Mr. Brown is fined $200 (fines are due within ten days of ruling) and has waived his hearing/appeal rights.
ANGUS, TYLER C SAGAMORE HILLS, OH YOB 2002
Nfld on 4/6/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION Nfld on 4/8/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS
BARTLETT, JASON JAMES GOSHEN, NY YOB 1981
M on 3/15/2025 FINED: $500 IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE
BATES, BRANDON L MONROE, IN YOB 1975
OAKGR on 4/8/2025 FINED: $200 FAILURE TO COME UP/STAY IN POSITION BATESON, CASE A CANNONSBURG, PA YOB 2001
Mea on 4/4/2025 FINED: $100 FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE
DUBE, DANIEL MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1969
PcD on 4/7/2025 FINED: $200 FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE
EBERSOLE, LUKE C. CHESTERVILLE, OH YOB 1990
Nfld on 4/9/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976
Mea on 4/2/2025 FINED: $200 FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED
Nfld on 4/8/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
Nfld on 4/9/2025 FINED: $100 INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION
PALONE, DAVID M WASHINGTON, PA YOB 1962
Mea on 4/5/2025 FINED: $200 FAILURE TO KEEP BOTH FEET IN THE STIRRUPS
WIDGER, SAMUEL D
MVR on 4/14/2025 CLARKSVILLE, OH FINED: $200 HORSE PLACED 6 IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE
WRENN, RONNIE H JR.
Mea on 4/10/2025 CHAGRIN FALLS, OH FINED: $100 FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE