Horsemen Info
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In the event of inclement weather necessitating cancellation or if there are any changes to our racing schedule they will be recorded at the above number. Check often for updates.
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Fines & Suspensions
Date | Rider | Suspension | Fine |
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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 |