Quote from talkinghorse on August 11, 2025, 8:45 AM

FAS Rulings for Friday, August 8, 2025

NOTABLES:

ALLUMS, RODNEY J JR. RISINGSUN, OH YOB 1987

Nfld on 8/2/2025 FINED: $300
INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP
While driving #9 ALI Sweet Cake in race #7 on 8/2/25 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. Allums First offense within 365 days. Mr. Allums
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 (B) & (C) The fine must be paid by 8/13/25.

 

CHINDANO, JOSEPH J JR. BLOOMINGBURG, NY YOB 1999

Btva on 8/2/2025 FINED: $250
DRIVING - 3 DAYS, 8/16/2025 THRU 8/18/2025
USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER
Joe Chindano, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, while driving the 2 horse, VILLIAM, in the 10th
race at Batavia Downs, was observed breaking the New York State whipping rule. For this
infraction, Mr. Chindano is hereby fined $250.00 and suspended 3 days from August 16,
2025 until August 18, 2025. This is Mr. Chindano`s second infraction of this nature in a 365-
day period. Further infractions of this nature will result in escalated penalties.

 

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

Mea on 7/26/2025 FINED: $200
EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP
PA Code Title 7: 205.409(c) Mr. Wrenn, Jr. used his whip with more than wrist and elbow
action driving #4, SWINGTOWN in The Meadows` fifteenth race on July 26, 2025. Mr.
Wrenn, Jr. is fined $200 (fines are due within ten days of ruling). Mr. Wrenn, Jr. had an
opportunity for a hearing, but failed to appear. Appeals are due within 10 days of ruling and
must be submitted in writing (accompanied by a $750 bond) to: The PA State Horse Racing
Commission, 2301 N. Cameron St., Room 304, Harrisburg, PA 17110 ATTN: Anthony
Salerno

Mea on 7/25/2025 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE

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FAS Rulings for Friday, August 15, 2025

NOTABLES:

BATES, BRANDON L MONROE, IN YOB 1975

OAKGR on 4/14/2025 OTHER(AAL99) AS OF 8/11/2025
CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO THE BEST INTEREST OF HORSE RACING
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.
Status as of 8/11/2025 - Subsequent Ruling - Mr. Brandon Bates has hereby been
deemed eligible to apply for a license with the KHRG in the Commonwealth of
Kentucky as the "No Trespass" from Oak Grove has been lifted as of 8/5/2025.

 

INDOF, JEREMY F BELLE VERNON, PA YOB 1996

PcD on 8/3/2025 FINED: $200
USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER
PA Title 205.409(b) While driving #5 THAI HANOVER in race 8 on 8/3/25 at Pocono
Downs, Jeremy Indof used an exaggerated whipping motion by raising his hand or arm
above shoulder height and was not restricted to forearm/elbow/wrist action only. Mr. Indof
was fined $200 which must be paid within 10 days of the ruling.

 

MCCARTHY, ANDREW JOHN SWEDESBORO, NJ YOB 1986

HoP on 8/8/2025 FINED: $300
EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP
71 IAC 7-3-13(d)(5) While driving No. 11 HUNTINTHELASTDOLLAR in race 13 at Hoosier
Park on August 8, 2025 driver Andrew McCarthy was found to be in violation of the IHRC
whipping rules. For this violation Mr. McCarthy is fined $300.00 which is due within seven
days of this ruling.

 

MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976

Mea on 8/8/2025 FINED: $200
CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE

 

MERRIMAN, AARON E NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1978

Nfld on 8/10/2025 FINED: $200
HORSE PLACED 4
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

Nfld on 8/11/2025 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

Quote from factlaw on August 18, 2025, 4:12 PM

I think Jeff Gural should fine himself for his intemperate Hambo winners circle remarks. Sort of like the traffic court judge in that episode of the Honeymooners fining himself $50 for causing an accident. 🙂

Quote from talkinghorse on August 22, 2025, 11:21 AM

FAS Rulings for Friday, August 22, 2025

NOTABLES:

HANNERS, AUSTIN B FRANKFORT, OH YOB 1999

ScD on 8/16/2025 FINED: $300
WHIPPING OUT OF CONTENTION
OSRC 17-17-I. While driving #2 Top Shelf Sherry near the top of the stretch in race 12 on
8/16/25 at Scioto Downs, Mr. Hanners did whip the horse when it was out of contention.
This is Mr. Hanners first whipping offense in the last 365 days. Mr. Hanners is fined $500,
the penalty will be reduced to $300 if not appealed, which is due within 10 days of this
ruling. Mr. Hanners has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC.

 

MAXWELL, ZYLER M MACON, MS YOB 2006

Lex on 8/19/2025 FINED: $250
USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER
Mr. Zyler Maxwell was the listed driver of #8 Prince Palone who was in the 15th race at The
Red Mile on 8/19/2025. Mr. Maxwell did use the whip in an unconventional manner violating
810 KAR 5:070 Section 9 – 3 – B by not using wrist action only.

 

MCCARTHY, ANDREW JOHN SWEDESBORO, NJ YOB 1986

HoP on 8/8/2025 FINED: $300
EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP
71 IAC 7-3-13(d)(5) While driving No. 11 HUNTINTHELASTDOLLAR in race 13 at Hoosier
Park on August 8, 2025 driver Andrew McCarthy was found to be in violation of the IHRC
whipping rules. For this violation Mr. McCarthy is fined $300.00 which is due within seven
days of this ruling.

 

ANGUS, TYLER C SAGAMORE HILLS, OH YOB 2002

Mea on 8/1/2025 FINED: $200
JOSTLE, STRIKE OR HOOK WHEELS

Nfld on 8/11/2025 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

 

GRAFFAM, NICHOLAS M FALMOUTH, ME YOB 1990

PRc on 8/12/2025 FINED: $300
SLOW QUARTER/HALF

 

KASH, KEITH J JR MEDINA, OH YOB 1979

Nfld on 8/13/2025 FINED: $200
HORSE PLACED 8
CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE

 

MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976

Mea on 8/8/2025 FINED: $200
CHANGING COURSE/CAUSING INTERFERENCE

Nfld on 8/13/2025 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

 

MCCARTHY, TODD P BORDENTOWN, NJ YOB 1993

PcD on 8/16/2025 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE

 

MERRIMAN, AARON E NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1978

Nfld on 8/10/2025 FINED: $200
HORSE PLACED 4
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

Nfld on 8/11/2025 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

Nfld on 8/18/2025 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

Nfld on 8/18/2025 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

 

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

Mea on 8/15/2025 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO SET AND MAINTAIN A PROPER PACE

Quote from talkinghorse on August 29, 2025, 1:58 PM

FAS Rulings for Friday, August 29, 2025

NOTABLES:

BARTLETT, JASON JAMES GOSHEN, NY YOB 1981

MR on 8/25/2025 FINED: $250
DRIVING - 3 DAYS, 8/26/2025 THRU 8/28/2025
EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP
4117.8(D)(2); 4117.8(H)(2). Driver Jason Bartlett is hereby assessed a fine of $250.00 and
suspended from driving for 3 days for using the whip more than 3 times in succession
without giving the horse time to respond while driving WILLOW`S CHOICE, in the 6th race
on August 25, 2025, at Monticello Raceway. (This violation constitutes a 2nd violation in
this category in a 365-day period.) Further violations in this category will result in increased
penalties.

 

BUTER, TYLER L MILFORD, PA YOB 1985

MR on 8/25/2025 FINED: $100
EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP
4117.8(D)(2); 4117.8(H)(2). Driver Tyler Buter is hereby assessed a fine of $100.00 for
using the whip in an excessive manner, using the whip more than 3 times in succession
without giving the horse time to respond, while driving PATRIOT MISS, in the 6th race on
August 25, 2025, at Monticello Raceway. (This violation constitutes a 1st violation in this
category in a 365-day period.) Further violations in this category will result in increased
penalties.

 

GINGRAS, YANNICK ALLENTOWN, NJ YOB 1979

Lex on 8/24/2025 FINED: $250
USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER
Mr. Yannick Gingras was the listed driver of #6 Harrisburg Heist who was in the 10th race
at The Red Mile on 8/24/2025. Mr. Gingras did use the whip in an unconventional manner
violating 810 KAR 5:070 Section 9 – 3 – B.

 

LUNA, MARVIN ALFREDO LEXINGTON, KY YOB 2001

Lex on 8/25/2025 FINED: $250
USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER
Mr. Marvin Luna was the listed driver of #1 Dragon Perfect who was in the 7th Race at The
Red Mile on 8/25/2025. Mr. Luna did use the whip in an unconventional manner violating
810 KAR 5:070 Section 9 – 3 – B.

 

MCCARTHY, ANDREW JOHN SWEDESBORO, NJ YOB 1986

Lex on 8/24/2025 FINED: $250
USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER
Mr. Andrew McCarthy was the listed driver of #2 Kadena who was in the 11th race at The
Red Mile on 8/24/2025. Mr. McCarthy did use the whip in an unconventional manner
violating 810 KAR 5:070 Section 9 – 3 – B.

 

MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976

ScD on 8/26/2025 FINED: $200
HORSE PLACED 9
PASSING LANE VIOLATION

 

MERRIMAN, AARON E NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1978

Nfld on 8/18/2025 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

Nfld on 8/18/2025 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

ScD on 8/22/2025 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED

 

PAGE, CHRIS L DELAWARE, OH YOB 1983

ScD on 8/23/2025 FINED: $350
HORSE PLACED 6
INTERFERENCE/ CAUSING ANOTHER HORSE TO MAKE A BREAK

ScD on 8/27/2025 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO DRIVE WHEN PROGRAMMED

 

RHOADES, BRAIDEN M ASHLAND, OH YOB 2005

ScD on 8/23/2025 FINED: $350
INTERFERENCE/ CAUSING ANOTHER HORSE TO MAKE A BREAK

 

SMITH, JEREMY R WASHINGTON CH, OH YOB 1980

ScD on 8/27/2025 FINED: $200
HORSE PLACED 8
PASSING LANE VIOLATION

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FAS Rulings for Friday, September 5, 2025

NOTABLES:

RAWLINGS, DAN J. MECHANIC FALLS, ME YOB 1981

NYRWB on 8/26/2025 DENIAL(DEN) AS OF 8/26/2025
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
August 11, 2025 receipt number 1558655-2026 for the following reason(s): This denial is
based on your pattern of conduct related to the improper, excessive, indiscriminate,
injurious, abusive and/or unnecessary use of a whip on equine athletes during harness
races at racetracks in New York and other racing jurisdictions, even after receiving
warnings from harness racing judges, and that such pattern of conduct has led to a
determination that your continued participation as a driver is a potential danger to equine
athletes, and is inconsistent with the public interest, convenience, or necessity and/or is
inconsistent with the best interests of racing generally.

 

ROLAND, NICK ROYCE GRINNELL, IA YOB 1982

Aces on 8/12/2025 FINED: $1,000
DRIVING - 15 DAYS, 8/21/2025 THRU 9/21/2025
OTHER
Nick Roland is hereby summarily suspended from driving beginning on 8/20/2025. He
committed acts which were not in the best interest of racing on several occasions while
driving at Running Aces (Welting horses). His participation is deemed to be against the best
interest of racing. The suspension shall continue until a hearing is held on the merits of the
violations. Minnesota Racing Commission Rule 240.08 Subdivision 5 (e)
Status as of 8/31/2025 - Subsequent Ruling - Nick Roland has waived his right to a
formal hearing and has accepted the initial ruling of a one thousand ($1,000.00)
dollar fine and 15-day driving suspension here at Running Aces beginning on
August 21st, 2025, through September 21st, 2025.

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MACDONALD, ANTHONY A MACEDONIA, OH YOB 1976

Mea on 8/30/2025 FINED: $200
EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP
PA Code Title 7: 205.409(c) Mr. MacDonald raised his whipping arm above shoulder level
and used his whip with more than elbow and wrist action driving #5, TIMEISONMYSIDE in
The Meadows` 11th race on August 30, 2025. Mr. MacDonald is fined $200 (fines are due
within ten days of ruling) and has waived his hearing/appeal rights.

 

MCCARTHY, TODD P BORDENTOWN, NJ YOB 1993

Lex on 8/31/2025 FINED: $250
USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER
Mr. Todd McCarthy was the listed driver of #5 Nash who was in at The Red Mile on
8/31/2025. Mr. McCarthy did use the whip in an unconventional manner violating 810 KAR
5:070 Section 9 – 3 – B. This is Mr. McCarthy’s 2nd such violation in the Commonwealth of
Kentucky in 2025.

 

MERRIMAN, AARON E NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1978

ScD on 9/6/2025 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTION OF THE PADDOCK JUDGE

ScD on 9/6/2025 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

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FAS Rulings for Friday, September 19, 2025

NOTABLES:

DUNN, DEXTER J MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1989

Lex on 9/9/2025 FINED: $1,000
OTHER
Mr. Dexter Dunn was listed to drive on 9/9/2025 at The Red Mile. Mr. Dunn arrived in the
paddock in an unfit condition violating 810 KAR 5:070 Section 6 – 1 requiring Mr. Dunn to
be removed from all drives. Mr. Dunn met with the Board of Judges on 9/15/2025 and did
sign the Waiver of Hearing and is hereby issued a $1,000 (One Thousand Dollars) Fine.

 

CHINDANO, JOSEPH J JR. BLOOMINGBURG, NY YOB 1999

Btva on 9/6/2025 FINED: $250
DRIVING - 3 DAYS, 9/21/2025 THRU 9/23/2025
USING THE WHIP IN UNCONVENTIONAL MANNER
Joe Chindano Jr., on Saturday, September 6, 2025, while driving the 2 horse VILLIAM in
the 7th race at Batavia Downs was observed using the whip more than 3 times in
succession. For this infraction, Mr. Chindano is suspended 3 days from September 21,
2025 until September 24, 2025 and fined $250.00. This is Mr. Chindano`s 2nd infraction of
this nature in a 365-day period. Further violations will result in an increased penalty.

 

NAPOLITANO, GEORGE JR BOCA RATON, FL YOB 1966

PHL on 9/14/2025 FINED: $200
EXCESSIVE OR INDISCRIMINATE USE OF WHIP
PA Code Title 7-205.409(c) George Napolitano Jr did have an exaggerated whipping
motion not restricted to elbow and wrist action only and did raise his arm above shoulder
height in the stretch while driving #7 LOU`S SWEETREVENGE in the 10th race on 9/14/25
at Harrah’s Philadelphia Racetrack. Mr.Napolitano Is fined $200. This is Mr. Napolitano`s
seventh whipping violation in 2025. Future whipping violations will result in a $500 fine and
a five-day driving suspension. (FINES ARE DUE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THIS RULING)

 

OTTEN, PETER F LENNON, MI YOB 1960

Allgn on 9/9/2025 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO KEEP A LINE IN EACH HAND
Mr. Peter Otten, while driving IMA VICTORIOUS in the 4th race at the Allegan County Fair
in Allegan, MI on 9/9/25, did fail to keep a line in each and was on-hand whipping in the
stretch. Mr. Otten is fined $100, which must be paid within 10 days of this ruling.

 

SHORT, JAZMIN M XENIA, OH YOB 1994

Dela on 9/14/2025 FINED: $300
INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE WHIP
OSRC3769-17-17-B Mrs. Short while driving no. 5 Skyway Trooper at the Delaware County
Fair in Delaware, Ohio on 9/14/25 during the race Mrs. Short did whip the horse using other
than wrist and elbow action. Mrs. Short is fined $500, $300 if not appealed, which is due
within 10 days of this ruling. Mrs.Short has 48 hours to appeal this decision to the OSRC

 

BECKWITH, BRETT M WILTON, NY YOB 2003

PRc on 9/11/2025 DRIVING - 3 DAYS, 9/26/2025 THRU 10/10/2025
HORSE PLACED 3
IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE

 

DUNN, DEXTER J MILLSTONE, NJ YOB 1989

Dela on 9/17/2025 FINED: $200
JOSTLE, STRIKE OR HOOK WHEELS

 

HALL, TONY A PARIS, KY YOB 1978

Dela on 9/18/2025 FINED: $100
FAILURE TO BE PROPERLY DRESSED

 

HANNERS, AUSTIN B FRANKFORT, OH YOB 1999

ScD on 9/13/2025 FINED: $200
HORSE PLACED 7
IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE

ScD on 9/13/2025 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

Dela on 9/15/2025 FINED: $200
CROWDING/PUTTING ANOTHER WHEEL UNDER ANOTHER HORSE OR DRIVER

 

NOBLE, DANIEL N XENIA, OH YOB 1983

ScD on 9/11/2025 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

ScD on 9/13/2025 FINED: $200
LAYING BACK IN SULKY

 

PAGE, CHRIS L DELAWARE, OH YOB 1983

ScD on 9/11/2025 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

ScD on 9/11/2025 FINED: $200
HORSE PLACED 8
IMPEDING THE PROGRESS OF ANOTHER HORSE

ScD on 9/11/2025 FINED: $200
HORSE PLACED 4
VIOLATION OF OPEN STRETCH RULE

 

PALONE, DAVID M WASHINGTON, PA YOB 1962

Mea on 9/4/2025 FINED: $200
HORSE PLACED 8
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

Mea on 9/12/2025 FINED: $100
INSIDE THE EURO RAIL / PYLON VIOLATION

Quote from talkinghorse on September 26, 2025, 7:10 PM

FAS Rulings for Friday, September 26, 2025

NOTABLES:

NONE