PSA: [Drivers] Fines and Suspensions
Quote from talkinghorse on September 25, 2026, 12:32 PMFAS Rulings for Friday, September 25, 2026
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ASHER-STALBAUM, WINTER S
Hstng on 9/2/2026 LESLIE, MI FINED: $100 YOB 2003 UNSATISFACTORY DRIVE - CARELESSNESS MGCB Ruling 7701 - While driving #4 Pecorino, Winter Asher-Stalbaum did drive in a careless and reckless manner.
FAS Rulings for Friday, September 25, 2026
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ASHER-STALBAUM, WINTER S
Hstng on 9/2/2026 LESLIE, MI FINED: $100 YOB 2003 UNSATISFACTORY DRIVE - CARELESSNESS MGCB Ruling 7701 - While driving #4 Pecorino, Winter Asher-Stalbaum did drive in a careless and reckless manner.
Quote from talkinghorse on October 2, 2026, 11:38 AMFAS Rulings for Friday, October 2, 2026
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FAS Rulings for Friday, October 2, 2026
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Quote from talkinghorse on October 9, 2026, 10:07 AMFAS Rulings for Friday, October 9, 2026
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BARTLETT, JASON JAMES
HoP on 9/25/2026 GOSHEN, NY FINED: $300 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP YOB 1981 71 IAC 7-3-13(d)(5) While driving No. 2 FRENCH WINE in race 12 at Hoosier Park on September 25, 2026, driver Jason Bartlett was found to be in violation of the IHRC whipping rules. For this violation Mr. Bartlett is fined $300.00 which is due within seven days of this ruling.
JENSON, BRADY JO
Aces on 9/19/2026 OFFENSIVE/PROFANE LANGUAGE WASHINGTON, PA FINED: $2,500 YOB 1996 Driver / Trainer BRADY JENSON conducted himself in an unprofessional and obnoxious manner. At the conclusion of the 7th Race on September 19th, 2026, Mr. Jenson began his profanity laced tirade towards the Official Starter all within an earshot of the paddock area. After dismounting his horse, Mr. Jenson threw his helmet to the ground and continued towards the Official Starter. Once directed away from that area Mr. Jenson actions did not cease as he then vented his anger in regard to the Official Starter towards the Minnesota Racing Commission - Deputy Director. This is Mr. Jenson`s second offense of this nature within the last five years at Running Aces. This is a clear breach of MRC Rule 7879.0200 - Authority of Judges MRC Rule 7877.0155 H - Conditions Precedent to Licensing MRC 7877.0155 Subpart H - Conduct Detrimental to Racing MRC Rule 7897.0100 Prohibited Acts Subp (6a) Hostile Acts. Mr. Brady Jenson is hereby fined twenty-five hundred ($2,500.00) dollars for the above violations. Furthermore. Mr. Jenson’s will be placed on probation for the entire 2027 racing season. Any repeat offense will result in escalating fines and/or revocation of his Minnesota Racing Commission license. Mr. Jenson has 120 hours after receiving this written order to appeal this decision. MRC Rule 7897.0155 Supb 4.
MCCARTHY, ANDREW JOHN
Lex on 10/3/2026 INTOXICATION / IMPAIRED / UNFIT SWEDESBORO, NJ FINED: $1,000 YOB 1986 Mr. Andrew McCarthy was listed to drive on 10/3/2026 at The Red Mile. Mr. McCarthy arrived in the paddock in an unfit condition violating 810 KAR 5:070 Section 6 – 1, requiring Mr. McCarthy to be removed from his drives and other drivers were required to be chosen to finish the card. Mr. McCarthy is hereby issued a Fine of One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars.
FAS Rulings for Friday, October 9, 2026
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BARTLETT, JASON JAMES
HoP on 9/25/2026 GOSHEN, NY FINED: $300 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP YOB 1981 71 IAC 7-3-13(d)(5) While driving No. 2 FRENCH WINE in race 12 at Hoosier Park on September 25, 2026, driver Jason Bartlett was found to be in violation of the IHRC whipping rules. For this violation Mr. Bartlett is fined $300.00 which is due within seven days of this ruling.
JENSON, BRADY JO
Aces on 9/19/2026 OFFENSIVE/PROFANE LANGUAGE WASHINGTON, PA FINED: $2,500 YOB 1996 Driver / Trainer BRADY JENSON conducted himself in an unprofessional and obnoxious manner. At the conclusion of the 7th Race on September 19th, 2026, Mr. Jenson began his profanity laced tirade towards the Official Starter all within an earshot of the paddock area. After dismounting his horse, Mr. Jenson threw his helmet to the ground and continued towards the Official Starter. Once directed away from that area Mr. Jenson actions did not cease as he then vented his anger in regard to the Official Starter towards the Minnesota Racing Commission - Deputy Director. This is Mr. Jenson`s second offense of this nature within the last five years at Running Aces. This is a clear breach of MRC Rule 7879.0200 - Authority of Judges MRC Rule 7877.0155 H - Conditions Precedent to Licensing MRC 7877.0155 Subpart H - Conduct Detrimental to Racing MRC Rule 7897.0100 Prohibited Acts Subp (6a) Hostile Acts. Mr. Brady Jenson is hereby fined twenty-five hundred ($2,500.00) dollars for the above violations. Furthermore. Mr. Jenson’s will be placed on probation for the entire 2027 racing season. Any repeat offense will result in escalating fines and/or revocation of his Minnesota Racing Commission license. Mr. Jenson has 120 hours after receiving this written order to appeal this decision. MRC Rule 7897.0155 Supb 4.
MCCARTHY, ANDREW JOHN
Lex on 10/3/2026 INTOXICATION / IMPAIRED / UNFIT SWEDESBORO, NJ FINED: $1,000 YOB 1986 Mr. Andrew McCarthy was listed to drive on 10/3/2026 at The Red Mile. Mr. McCarthy arrived in the paddock in an unfit condition violating 810 KAR 5:070 Section 6 – 1, requiring Mr. McCarthy to be removed from his drives and other drivers were required to be chosen to finish the card. Mr. McCarthy is hereby issued a Fine of One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars.
Quote from talkinghorse on October 16, 2026, 12:09 PMFAS Rulings for Friday, October 16, 2026
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BAILEY, LEON B GREENWICH, NY YOB 1986
YR on 9/12/2026 FINED: $0 DRIVING - 3 DAYS, 10/6/2026 THRU 10/8/2026 HORSE PLACED 6 CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE
BARTLETT, JASON JAMES
HoP on 9/25/2026 GOSHEN, NY FINED: $300 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP YOB 1981 71 IAC 7-3-13(d)(5) While driving No. 2 FRENCH WINE in race 12 at Hoosier Park on September 25, 2026, driver Jason Bartlett was found to be in violation of the IHRC whipping rules. For this violation Mr. Bartlett is fined $300.00 which is due within seven days of this ruling.
KINA, CAMERON L
Nfld on 10/7/2026 MARYSVILLE, OH FINED: $200 UNSATISFACTORY DRIVE - CARELESSNESS YOB 2005 On 10/7/26, the judges activated the red light and siren to declare race #8 a no contest due to safety issues. While driving #8 Rumbleinthevalley Mr. Kina failed to cease racing. He also failed to follow instructions of the judges and track announcer to exit the track as quickly and safely as possible. Mr. Kina had a hearing with the judges at Northfield Park on 10/9/26. He is hereby fined $500. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $200 if not appealed. Mitigating factors were considered in determining this penalty. O.S.R.C.-376916-29 (B)(2)(c). The fine must be paid by 10/22/26.
KRAMP, JOSEPH M
Nfld on 10/7/2026 NORTHFIELD, OH FINED: $200 UNSATISFACTORY DRIVE - CARELESSNESS YOB 1991 On 10/7/26, the judges activated the red light and siren to declare race #8 a no contest due to safety issues. While driving #5 B Medithree Mr. Kramp failed to cease racing. He also failed to follow instructions of the judges and track announcer to exit the track as quickly and safely as possible. Mr. Kramp had a hearing with the judges at Northfield Park on 10/9/26. He is hereby fined $500. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $200 if not appealed. Mitigating factors were considered in determining this penalty. O.S.R.C.-376916-29(B)(2)(c). The fine must be paid by 10/21/26.
MAXWELL, ZYLER M MACON, MS YOB 2006
Lex on 10/9/2026 FINED: $250 USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER Mr. Zyler Maxwell was the listed driver of #6 Damn Strait who was in the 1st race at The Red Mile on 10/9/2026. Mr. Maxwell did use the whip in an unconventional manner by not using wrist action only violating 810 KAR 5:070 Section 9 – 3 – B.
SHERIDAN, MARK N
Wdstk on 10/4/2026 DISTURBING THE PEACE FAIRTON, NJ YOB 1958 DRIVING - 21 DAYS, 10/9/2026 THRU 10/29/2026 On October 4, 2026, an incident occurred between two permit holders on the Shenandoah Downs backstretch. During the incident, Mark Sheridan engaged in disorderly conduct toward another permit holder, behaving in an improper and unbecoming manner which is in violation of 11VAC10-60-10(Y). As a result, Mr. Sheridan is hereby suspended from driving for a period of twenty-one (21) days, from October 9, 2026, through and including October 29, 2026.
SOWERS, MCGWIRE P WHITEFIELD, ME YOB 2000
Frybg on 10/7/2026 FINED: $300 DRIVING - 2 DAYS, 10/24/2026 THRU 10/25/2026 USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER on 10/07/2026 at the Fryeburg Fair while driving the horse (Java), Mr. Mcgwire Sowers did violate MSHRC Rule Chapter #7 Section 54 1-Q-10 Driver must give horse time to respond after urging down the stretch
SWARTZENTRUBER, ELI J WOOSTER, OH YOB 2001
Nfld on 10/7/2026 FINED: $200 UNSATISFACTORY DRIVE - CARELESSNESS On 10/7/26, the judges activated the red light and siren to declare race #8 a no contest due to safety issues. While driving #2 Trump the Warrior Mr. Swartzentruber failed to cease racing. He also failed to follow instructions of the judges and track announcer to exit the track as quickly and safely as possible. Mr. Swartzentruber had a hearing with the judges at Northfield Park on 10/9/26. He is hereby fined $500. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $200 if not appealed. Mitigating factors were considered in determining this penalty. O.S.R.C.-3769-16-29 (B)(2)(c). The fine has been paid. YODER, JOSEPH A Nfld on 10/7/2026 MILLERSBURG, OH FINED: $200 UNSATISFACTORY DRIVE - CARELESSNESS YOB 2003 On 10/7/26, the judges activated the red light and siren to declare race #8 a no contest due to safety issues. While driving #6 Big Bad Caviar Mr. Yoder failed to cease racing. He also failed to follow instructions of the judges and track announcer to exit the track as quickly and safely as possible. Mr. Yoder had a hearing with the judges at Northfield Park on 10/9/26. He is hereby fined $500. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $200 if not appealed. Mitigating factors were considered in determining this penalty. O.S.R.C.-376916-29 (B)(2)(c). The fine must be paid by 10/22/26.
FAS Rulings for Friday, October 16, 2026
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BAILEY, LEON B GREENWICH, NY YOB 1986
YR on 9/12/2026 FINED: $0 DRIVING - 3 DAYS, 10/6/2026 THRU 10/8/2026 HORSE PLACED 6 CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE
BARTLETT, JASON JAMES
HoP on 9/25/2026 GOSHEN, NY FINED: $300 EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP YOB 1981 71 IAC 7-3-13(d)(5) While driving No. 2 FRENCH WINE in race 12 at Hoosier Park on September 25, 2026, driver Jason Bartlett was found to be in violation of the IHRC whipping rules. For this violation Mr. Bartlett is fined $300.00 which is due within seven days of this ruling.
KINA, CAMERON L
Nfld on 10/7/2026 MARYSVILLE, OH FINED: $200 UNSATISFACTORY DRIVE - CARELESSNESS YOB 2005 On 10/7/26, the judges activated the red light and siren to declare race #8 a no contest due to safety issues. While driving #8 Rumbleinthevalley Mr. Kina failed to cease racing. He also failed to follow instructions of the judges and track announcer to exit the track as quickly and safely as possible. Mr. Kina had a hearing with the judges at Northfield Park on 10/9/26. He is hereby fined $500. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $200 if not appealed. Mitigating factors were considered in determining this penalty. O.S.R.C.-376916-29 (B)(2)(c). The fine must be paid by 10/22/26.
KRAMP, JOSEPH M
Nfld on 10/7/2026 NORTHFIELD, OH FINED: $200 UNSATISFACTORY DRIVE - CARELESSNESS YOB 1991 On 10/7/26, the judges activated the red light and siren to declare race #8 a no contest due to safety issues. While driving #5 B Medithree Mr. Kramp failed to cease racing. He also failed to follow instructions of the judges and track announcer to exit the track as quickly and safely as possible. Mr. Kramp had a hearing with the judges at Northfield Park on 10/9/26. He is hereby fined $500. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $200 if not appealed. Mitigating factors were considered in determining this penalty. O.S.R.C.-376916-29(B)(2)(c). The fine must be paid by 10/21/26.
MAXWELL, ZYLER M MACON, MS YOB 2006
Lex on 10/9/2026 FINED: $250 USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER Mr. Zyler Maxwell was the listed driver of #6 Damn Strait who was in the 1st race at The Red Mile on 10/9/2026. Mr. Maxwell did use the whip in an unconventional manner by not using wrist action only violating 810 KAR 5:070 Section 9 – 3 – B.
SHERIDAN, MARK N
Wdstk on 10/4/2026 DISTURBING THE PEACE FAIRTON, NJ YOB 1958 DRIVING - 21 DAYS, 10/9/2026 THRU 10/29/2026 On October 4, 2026, an incident occurred between two permit holders on the Shenandoah Downs backstretch. During the incident, Mark Sheridan engaged in disorderly conduct toward another permit holder, behaving in an improper and unbecoming manner which is in violation of 11VAC10-60-10(Y). As a result, Mr. Sheridan is hereby suspended from driving for a period of twenty-one (21) days, from October 9, 2026, through and including October 29, 2026.
SOWERS, MCGWIRE P WHITEFIELD, ME YOB 2000
Frybg on 10/7/2026 FINED: $300 DRIVING - 2 DAYS, 10/24/2026 THRU 10/25/2026 USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER on 10/07/2026 at the Fryeburg Fair while driving the horse (Java), Mr. Mcgwire Sowers did violate MSHRC Rule Chapter #7 Section 54 1-Q-10 Driver must give horse time to respond after urging down the stretch
SWARTZENTRUBER, ELI J WOOSTER, OH YOB 2001
Nfld on 10/7/2026 FINED: $200 UNSATISFACTORY DRIVE - CARELESSNESS On 10/7/26, the judges activated the red light and siren to declare race #8 a no contest due to safety issues. While driving #2 Trump the Warrior Mr. Swartzentruber failed to cease racing. He also failed to follow instructions of the judges and track announcer to exit the track as quickly and safely as possible. Mr. Swartzentruber had a hearing with the judges at Northfield Park on 10/9/26. He is hereby fined $500. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $200 if not appealed. Mitigating factors were considered in determining this penalty. O.S.R.C.-3769-16-29 (B)(2)(c). The fine has been paid. YODER, JOSEPH A Nfld on 10/7/2026 MILLERSBURG, OH FINED: $200 UNSATISFACTORY DRIVE - CARELESSNESS YOB 2003 On 10/7/26, the judges activated the red light and siren to declare race #8 a no contest due to safety issues. While driving #6 Big Bad Caviar Mr. Yoder failed to cease racing. He also failed to follow instructions of the judges and track announcer to exit the track as quickly and safely as possible. Mr. Yoder had a hearing with the judges at Northfield Park on 10/9/26. He is hereby fined $500. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $200 if not appealed. Mitigating factors were considered in determining this penalty. O.S.R.C.-376916-29 (B)(2)(c). The fine must be paid by 10/22/26.
Quote from talkinghorse on October 23, 2026, 10:09 AMFAS Rulings for Friday, October 23, 2026
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MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976
DTN on 10/22/2026 FINED: $200 HORSE PLACED 7 JOSTLE, STRIKE OR HOOK WHEELS
MILLER, EDWARD J POLK, OH YOB 1997
Nfld on 10/16/2026 FINED: $300 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP While driving #5 Goodnight Dance in race #11 on 10/16/26 he whipped the horse in an exaggerated manner by raising his whipping arm above shoulder height and using more than elbow and wrist action. Mr. Miller waived his right to a hearing and is hereby fined $500. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. This is Mr. Miller`s first whipping offense in the last 365 days. O.S.R.C.-3769-17-17(B)&(C). The fine must be paid by 10/27/26.
PERRIN, J D LEBANON, OH YOB 1985
DTN on 10/22/2026 FINED: $300 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP OSRC 3769-17-17-B. While driving #9 Cinderlane Cruiser during the stretch in race 9 on 10/22/26 at Dayton Raceway, Mr. Perrin did whip the horse using other than wrist and elbow action. This is Mr. Perrin`s 1st whipping offense in the last 365 days. Mr. Perrin is fined $500, the penalty will be reduced to $300 if not appealed, which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Mr. Perrin has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC.
FAS Rulings for Friday, October 23, 2026
NOTABLES:
MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976
DTN on 10/22/2026 FINED: $200 HORSE PLACED 7 JOSTLE, STRIKE OR HOOK WHEELS
MILLER, EDWARD J POLK, OH YOB 1997
Nfld on 10/16/2026 FINED: $300 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP While driving #5 Goodnight Dance in race #11 on 10/16/26 he whipped the horse in an exaggerated manner by raising his whipping arm above shoulder height and using more than elbow and wrist action. Mr. Miller waived his right to a hearing and is hereby fined $500. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $300 if not appealed. This is Mr. Miller`s first whipping offense in the last 365 days. O.S.R.C.-3769-17-17(B)&(C). The fine must be paid by 10/27/26.
PERRIN, J D LEBANON, OH YOB 1985
DTN on 10/22/2026 FINED: $300 INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP OSRC 3769-17-17-B. While driving #9 Cinderlane Cruiser during the stretch in race 9 on 10/22/26 at Dayton Raceway, Mr. Perrin did whip the horse using other than wrist and elbow action. This is Mr. Perrin`s 1st whipping offense in the last 365 days. Mr. Perrin is fined $500, the penalty will be reduced to $300 if not appealed, which is due within 10 days of this ruling. Mr. Perrin has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC.