Horsemen Info
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Fines & Suspensions
| Date | Rider | Suspension | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/25 | James Taggart Jr. | using the whip more than three times in succession without giving the horse time to respond while driving SWEET N FAST N in the 4th race on May 7, 2025 at Monticello Raceway. ( | 3 days, $250 |
| 5/1/25 | Colin Kelly | 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 GRITTY in the 8th race on May 1, 2025, at Monticello Raceway. | $100 |
| 5/1/25 | Vincent Campolong | failing to have ITZALLDOWNTOLUCK N administered Lasix within the prescribed time for race 7 on May 1st, 2025, at Monticello Raceway, necessitating a late scratch. | $250 |
| 4/15/25 | Mike Merton | driver of HUNGRY ED in race 7 on April 15, 2025 at Monticello Raceway is hereby assessed a civil penalty of $500.00 and suspended from driving for 7 days, April 25, 2025 through May 1, 2025 for egregious excessive, and indiscriminate use of the whip. | 7 days, $500 |
| 4/9/25 | Greg Merton | On April 30, 2025, the New York Drug Testing and Research Program reported to the New York State Gaming Commission that post-race blood sample #CV3554697 and post-race urine sample #CV3554692, submitted by the horse JM'S DELIGHT, 1st place finisher in race 4 on April 9, 2025, at Monticello Raceway, contained the presence of Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan. Pursuant to New York State Gaming Rules 4120.2; 4120.4; 4120.5; 4120.3(a)(15), Trainer Greg Merton is hereby fined the sum of $1,500.00 and suspended for 15 days. Further, JM'S DELIGHT, is declared disqualified from said race and all purse earnings shall be returned and redistributed to appropriate finishers and must re-test negative for Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan prior to being eligible to race. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waived the right to a formal hearing and appeal, the fine is hereby reduced to $750.00 and the suspension reduced to 7 days. During the term of his suspension, Greg Merton is denied access to all course and grounds under the jurisdiction of the New York State Gaming Commission. | 7 days, $750 |
| 4/1/25 | Salvatore Lombardo | failing to honor the declaration of the horse BRENDAS GOT IT in race 9 on April 1, 2025 at Monticello Raceway necessitating a late scratch. Trainer Salvatore Lombardo did allow a prohibited trainer transfer on BRENDAS GOT IT after entry | $250 |
| 4/1/25 | Richard Dunn | failing to have IVY HANOVER administered Lasix within the prescribed time for race 7 on April 1, 2025 at Monticello Raceway necessitating a late scratch | $250 |
| 3/27/25 | Mike Annunziata | failing to conduct himself in a forthright and gentlemanly manner in the Monticello Harness Horsemen's Association office on March 27, 2025. Mike Annunziata caused a disturbance and used profanity in a threatening and unprofessional manner. | $250 |
| 3./25/25 | Mike Annunziata | having provided false and misleading arrival information for the horse KIMANI N on March 25, 2025 at Monticello Raceway, is hereby fined the sum of $500.00. Further, having received Lasix outside the prescribed time for race 6 on March 25, 2025, KIMANI N is hereby declared ineligible for said race and disqualified from 4th and deemed unplaced. All purse monies earned by KIMANI N shall be returned and re-distributed to appropriate finishers | $500 |
| 1/15/2025 | Kyle DiBenedetto | crossing inside the limits of the course in the first turn while driving ARCH CREDIT in the 1st race at Monticello Raceway on January 15, 2025. ARCH CREDIT finished 3rd, disqualified and placed 5th. | $100 |
| 1/7/2025 | Matthew Medeiros | necessitating a late driver change on the horse BEN SOLO in the 2nd race on January 7, 2025 | $100 |
| 1/7/2025 | Danny Morrissey | failing to honor the declaration of the horse BARON MICHAEL in the 3rd race January 7, 2025 | $250 |
| 12/16/2024 | Daniel Rawlings | failing to restrict the use of the whip to forearm and wrist action only, while driving the CYCLONE MAXIMUS in the 7th race on December 16, 2024 at Monticello Raceway. (This violation constitutes a 4th violation in this category in a 365-day period.) | 15 days, $1,000 |
| 12/17/2024 | Scott Keppler | using the whip more than three times in succession without giving the horse time to respond while driving GIN ALWAYS GIN in the 6th race on December 11, 2024 at Monticello Raceway. (This violation constitutes a 2nd violation in this category in a 365- day period.) | 3 days, $250 |
| 12/12/2024 | Veronica Merton | On January 3, 2025, the New York Drug Testing and Research Program reported to the New York State Gaming Commission that blood sample #CV3603083, submitted by the horse RED DIRT BOOMER, post-race (Qualifier) on December 12, 2024, contained the presence of Furosemide above the permitted threshold. | $250 |
| 12/4/2024 | Michael Watson | On May 10, 2024 the New York Drug Testing and Research Program reported to the New York State Gaming Commission that post-race blood sample #CV3547130 and post-race urine sample #CV3547132, submitted by the horse VIRTUAL KISS, 1st place finisher in race 2 on April 24, 2024 at Monticello Raceway, contained the presence of Glaucine. The presence of Glaucine in post-race blood sample #CV3547130 was confirmed by analysis of the referee portion of the blood sample by the State of Ohio Analytical Toxicology Lab. Pursuant to New York State Gaming Rules 4120.4, 4120.5, trainer Mike Watson is hereby fined the sum of $1,000.00 and suspended for 30 days. Further, VIRTUAL KISS is declared disqualified from said race and all purse earnings shall be returned and redistributed to appropriate finishers.VIRTUAL KISS has re-tested negative for Glaucine and cleared to race. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waived the right to a formal hearing and appeal, the fine is hereby reduced to $500.00 and suspension to 15 days. During the term of his suspension Mike Watson is denied access to all course and grounds under the jurisdiction of the New York State Gaming Commission during the term of his suspension. | 15 days, $500 |
| 11/6/2024 | Dan Rawlings | failing to restrict the use of the whip to forearm and wrist action only and raising the whip above his shoulder while driving the horse WILLIAM HANOVER in the 5th race on October 31, 2024 at Monticello Raceway | 3 days, $250 |
| 11/6/2024 | Nancy Montembeault | On October 22, 2024 the New York Drug Testing and Research Program reported to the New York State Gaming Commission that post-race blood sample #CV3621872 and post-race urine sample #CV3621875, submitted by the horse MACH'S DELI, 2nd place finisher in race#2 on September 30, 2024 at Monticello Raceway, contained the presence of Mitragynine. | 365 days, $5,000 |
| 11/4/2024 | Jim Doherty Jr. | On 22 October 2024 the New York Drug Testing and Research Program reported to the New York State Gaming Commission that post-race blood sample #CV3563683 and post-race urine sample #CV3563678, submitted by the horse ZIGGY SKY, 1st place finisher in race 2 on 26 September 2024 at Monticello Raceway, contained the presence of Ibuprofen. | 15 days, $1,000 |
| 11/4/2024 | Jim Doherty Jr. | On 25 October 2024 the New York Drug Testng and Research Program reported to the New York State Gaming Commission that post-race blood sample #CV3621823 and post-race urine sample #CV3621822 , submitted by the horse GOT HOT MOM, 1st place finisher in race 11 on 10 October 2024 at Monticello Raceway, contained the presence of Dexamethasone. | 10 days, $750 |
| 11/4/2024 | Jim Doherty Jr. | On 25 October 2024 the New York Drug Testing and Research Program reported to the New York State Gaming Commission that post-race sample #CV3621801 and post-race urine sample #CV3621805, submitted by the horse CLOUSEAU HANOVER, 2nd place finisher in race 2 on 10 October 2024 at Monticello Raceway, contained the presence of Dexamethasone. | 10 days, $750 |
| 10/28/2024 | Robert C. Petitto | failing to restrict the use of the whip to forearm and wrist action only, while driving the horse LADY CHRISLYN in the 2nd race on 28 October 2024 at Monticello Raceway. | $100 |
| 10/21/2024 | Daniel J Rawlings | failing to restrict the use of the whip to forearm and wrist action only, while driving the horse PINK DELIGHT in the 4th race on 21 October 2024 at Monticello Raceway | $100 |
| 9/30/2024 | Randolph A Taft | post-race blood sample #CV3602546 and post-race urine sample #CV3563671, submitted by the horse ARNIES ANGEL, 1st place finisher in race 4 on 30 September 2024 at Monticello Raceway, contained the presence of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. | $500, 7 days |
| 8/15/2023 | David Dziengiel | While driving #5 (Prophet Blue Chip) In Race 6 you did use your whip in an excessive and indiscriminant manner in the stretch | $100 |
| 8/15/2023 | Michael J Merton | While driving #4 (Commondiscourtesy) in Race 5 you did whip one handed before the 3/4 pole | $100 |
| 8/14/2023 | Anthony Regina | Post Qualifier analysis of the sample submitted resulted in a positive finding for Furosemide at level higher than the allowable threshold | $250 |
| 8/8/2023 | David S Miller | failed to drive when programmed | $100 |
| 8/3/2023 | Frederick Bourgault | You failed to drive when programmed in Race 3 #1 (SwanCredit) | $200 |
| 7/24/2023 | David Byer | late driver change on #6 "Texas Town" in the 4th Race | $100 |
| 6/28/2023 | Robert Ciavardini | while driving #4 “Western Waltz” in the 1st Race on 6/28/23, came down without clearance after the start, causing #3 “Mister David C” to make a break resulting in disqualification from 3rd to 5th position. | 3 days |
| 6/22/2023 | Jake Meyer | failure to conduct himself in a forthright and professional manner including the use of improper and abusive language to a NYSGC Investigator on 6/22/23 | $250 |
| 6/21/2023 | Robin Dibenedetto | for being involved in a physical altercation with other licensees in the Paddock at Monticello Raceway on 6/21/23. | $200 |
| 6/21/2023 | Natalia Diaz | for being involved in a physical altercation with other licensees in the Paddock at Monticello Raceway on 6/21/23. | $200 |
| 6/21/2023 | Michelle Logothety | for being involved in a physical altercation with other licensees in the Paddock at Monticello Raceway on 6/21/23. | $200 |
| 6/13/2023 | Frederick Bourgault | failure to drive when programmed on #8 "Wiggling Jenna" in the 3rd Race | $100 |
| 6/7/2023 | Robert Harmon | While driving #2 (Takemetothelimit GB) in Race 2 you did kick your horse in the stretch. | $100 |
| 5/31/2023 | Fernand Paquet Jr | failure to drive when programmed on #7 "George Hanover" in the 5th Race on 5/31/23 and #7 "Winand Dream" in the 9th Race on 5/31/23 | $200 |
| 5/4/2023 | Thomas Merton | excessive use of the whip in the stretch while driving #5, "Shades of Bay," in the 1st Race on 05/04/23 | $100 |
| 5/4/2023 | Ralph Silvestri III | excessive use of the whip while driving #1, "Life In Color," in the 6th Race of 5/4/23 | $250, 1 day |
| 4/24/2023 | McGuire Sowers, | Pre-race analysis of the sample submitted indicated that the TC02 level exceeded the allowable level permitted in the above-stated rules. Per trainer s request, the horse was subsequently placed in guarded quarantine for a period of 72 hours and periodically tested to determine the horse s natural TC02 level. Results from the periodic testing do not support the assertion that said horse naturally has a high TC02 level. She s A Sassy Beach finished 3rd is hereby disqualified and placed last. | $1,000, 60 days |
| 4/11/2023 | William Parker Jr., | Post-race analysis of the sample submitted resulted in a positive finding of Methocarbamol at a higher level than the allowable threshold of 1 ng/ml. “Gimme Some Lovin” finished 1st is hereby disqualified and placed 8th. All purse monies paid must be returned and redistributed. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waiving the right to a formal hearing and appeal, the suspension is hereby reduced to 3 days and the fine is reduced to $500. The horse “Gimme Some Lovin” will be required to submit a negative sample for the above-mentioned substance before being allowed to participate in further racing in New York. | $500, 3 days |
| 3/29/2023 | Kenneth Koch | - Post-qualifier analysis of the sample submitted resulted in a positive finding for Dexamethasone at a level higher than the allowable threshold. The horse, "Apex Seelster," must re-qualify and submit a negative sample for the above-mentioned substance before being allowed to participate in further racing in the State of New York | $250 |
| 3/13/2023 | Joseph Chindano Jr | failure to comeup and stay in position at the start while driving #6 "NATHANIEL" in the 3rd Race on 03/13/2023 at Monticello Raceway. | $50 |
| 2/8/2023 | Hannah Miller | Qualifier analysis of the sample submitted resulted in a positive finding for METHOCARBAMOL at a level higher than the allowable threshold. The horse "Hall It In" must re-qualify and submit a negative sample for the above-mentioned substance before being allowed to participate in further racing in the State of New York. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waived the right to a formal hearing and appeal, the fine is hereby reduced to $250 | $250 |
| 2/6/2023 | Jose Godinez | failure to honor declaration | $250 |
| 1/31/2023 | Brandon Parker | while driving #6 "Tucson Breeze" in the 5th race on 01/31/2023 came out without clearance in the stretch interfering with #1 "Mach's Deli" resulting in disqualification from 2nd to 4th position | 3 days |
| 1/19/2023 | Ralph Silvestri III | excessive use of the whip in the stretch on #5 "Wowie Zowie" in the 4th race on 01/19/2023 | $100 |
| 01/11/2023 | Gregory Merton | excessive use of the whip in the stretch on #4 "Snoopy Snoop" in the 2nd race on 01/11/2023 at Monticello Raceway. (1st offense in this category in a 365 day period.) | $100 |
| 01/09/2023 | Michael D. Miller | while driving #4 "Hannah's Match" in the 7th race on 1/9/2023 came out without clearance in the stretch causing #6 "Molly's Jail" to make a break resulting in disqualification from 3rd to 5th position. Mr. Miller is hereby suspended (driving privileges only) for 8 days reduced to 3 days without appeal. | 3 days |
| 01/05/2023 | Peter Mele | excessive use of the whip in the stretch on #3 "Holy Moment" in the 8th race on 1/5/2023 at Monticello Raceway. (2nd offense in this category in a 365 day period.) | 1 day, $250 |
| 01/02/2023 | Kevin Reynolds Jr | late driver change on #5 "Aberdeen Seelster" in the 7th race on 01/02/2023 at Monticello Raceway | $100 |
| 12/31/2023 | Marianna Monaco | late driver change on #5 "Ohio Vintage" in the 3rd race at Monticello Raceway on 01/31/2023. | $100 |
