PENALTY BOX - 2010

Fines and suspensions issued by the licensed judges
of the Maine Harness Racing Commission
Occ - Occurrence
Susp - Suspension
Date Licensee Rule Violation Occ Fine Susp Track Comments
12/19/10 Kevin Switzer, Jr. 7,54M Mr. Switzer did interfere and cause another horse to make a break 1   3 days Scar Dec 23 - Dec 25
12/18/10 Greg Bowden 7,54M Mr. Bowden did interfere and  cause another horse to make a break 2 $150   Scar  
12/12/10 Joseph Rankin 11,2,C-1 Mr. Rankin was late to the Lasix barn 1 $50   Scar  
12/12/10 Ronald Dinsmore 7,34 Mr. Dinsmore did make a late driver change 1 $25   Scar  
11/28/10 Gordon DuBois, Sr. 7,30 Mr. DuBois did fail to honor declaration 2 $100   Scar  
11/27/10 Gordon DuBois, Sr. 7,30 Mr. DuBois did fail to honor declaration 1 $100   Scar  
11/27/10 John Hanning 7,34 Mr. Hanning did make a late driver change 1 $25   Scar  
11/27/10 Michael Burdick 11,3C-1 Mr. Burdick was late to the lasix barn 2 $50   Scar  
11/26/10 Greg Bowden 7,54T Mr. Bowden did fail to keep both feet in the stirrups 1 $50   Scar  
11/21/10 Patricia Switzer 11,3 Ms Switzer did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with Paradise Magoo with a 40.6 (Lasix) level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
11/21/10 Christopher Nye 7,34 Mr. Nye did make a late driver change 1 $25   Scar  
11/21/10 Shawn Gray 7,54O Mr. Gray did go inside the pylons 2 $50   Scar  
11/20/10 Randy White 11,3 Mr. White did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with A Night In Paris with a 41.7 (Lasix) level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
11/20/10 Randy Bickmore 7,17-5 Mr. Bickmore did violate the claiming rule 1 $250   Scar  
11/20/10 John Hanning 7,17-5 Mr. Hanning did violate the claiming rule 1 $250   Scar  
11/20/10 John Hanning 7,53 1-B Mr. Hanning did fail to obey the instructions of the presiding judge 1 $100   Scar  
11/14/10 W. Drew Campbell   Mr. Campbell did receive notification of a positive test for Trichloromethiazide and Hydrochlorathiazide with Grandma Finn in race 10 at Scarborough Downs. A fine of $250 was suspended and purse was returned. 1   30 days Scar  
11/14/10 Charles McIntire 7,53C-8 Mr. McIntire did excessively use the whip 1   3 days Scar 12/4 - 12/6
11/13/10 Patricia Sumner 11,3 Ms Sumner did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with Irish Elitist with a 42.3 (Lasix) level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
11/13/10 David White 11,3 Mr. White did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Bangor Raceway with Take The Risk with a 40.8 (Lasix) level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
11/13/10 Kenneth Sumner 11,3 Mr. Sumner did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with Turning Pro with a 40.2 (Lasix) level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
11/13/10 Steven McCormack 11,3 Mr. McCormack did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with Son Of Arturo with a 40.2 (Lasix) level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
11/13/10 Richard Robertson, Sr. 11,3 Mr. Robertson did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with Rodeo Du Ruisseau with a 40.6 (Lasix) level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
11/13/10 W. Drew Campbell 11,3 Mr. Campbell did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with CC Bag A Luck with a 40.1 (Lasix) level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
11/12/10 Kandace Schooley 11,3 Mr. Schooley did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with Maid Great with a 40.4 (Lasix) level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
11/08/10 Kevin Switzer, Jr. 7,54S Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each hand before the 7/8ths pole 2 $75   Bang  
11/08/10 Ronald Cushing 7,54S Mr. Cushing did fail to keep a rein in each hand before the 7/8ths pole 1 $50   Bang  
11/7/10 David Henderson, Jr. 11,3 Mr. Henderson did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with Race Me Whinny with a 40.4 (Lasix) level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
11/7/10 Robert Dinning 7,54O Mr. Dinning did go inside the pylons 1 $50   Scar  
11/7/10 Mark Athearn 7,54N Mr. Athearn did fail to set and maintain a proper pace 1 $50   Scar  
11/7/10 Kevin Switzer, Jr. 7,54O Mr. Switzer did go inside the pylons 1 $50   Scar  
11/6/10 James Hardy 7,53C-8 Mr. Hardy did kick his horse 2 $150   Scar  
11/2/10 Charlene Cushing 7,54M Mrs Cushing did come out late hitting another driver's horse, causing it to break 1   3 days Bang Nov 5 - 7
11/2/10 Robert Dinning 7,54S Mr. Dinning did fail to keep a rein in each hand before the 7/8ths pole. 1 $50   Bang  
11/2/10 W. Drew Campbell 7,54S Mr. Campbell did fail to keep a rein in each hand before the 7/8ths pole. 1 $50   Bang  
11/1/10 Michael Cushing 7,54S Mr. Cushing did fail to keep a rein in each hand before the 7/8ths pole 1 $50   Bang  
10/31/10 Kevin Switzer, Jr. 7,54N Mr. Switzer did fail to set and maintain a pace comparable to the class of the race 1 $50   Scar  
10/31/10 W. Drew Campbell 7,54O Mr. Campbell did leave the course and subsequently broke off pylons. 1   3 days Scar Nov 3 - 5
10/31/10 Richard Robinson, Jr. 7,54C Mr. Robinson did use improper language and conduct towards another licensee 1 $50   Scar  
10/31/10 Robert Dinning 7,54C Mr. Dinning did use improper language and conduct towards another licensee 1 $50   Scar  
10/30/10 Christopher Nye 11,13A Mr. Nye was in possession of a hypodermic needle and syringe 1 $250   Bang  
10/30/10 Greg Bowden 7,54S Mr. Bowden did fail to keep a rein in each hand before the 7/8ths pole. 4 $75   Bang  
10/29/10 Kevin Switzer, Jr. 7,54M Mr. Switzer did impede the progress of another horse 1 $50   Scar  
10/26/10 Douglas Beckwith 11,3 Mr. Beckwith did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Bangor Raceway with Perfect Trick with a 38.7 level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
10/26/10 L. Alex MacDonald 7,53 C8 Mr. MacDonald did kick his horse 1 $100   Bang  
10/24/10 W. Drew Campbell 7,54T Mr. Campbell did have his feet out of the stirrups 1 $50   Scar  
10/24/10 Ronald Dinsmore 7,53 1B Mr. Dinsmore did fail to obey the instructions of the paddock judge 1 $25   Scar  
10/24/10 Michael Hitchcock 11,3 Mr. Hitchcock did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with Simka with a 42.9 (Lasix) level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
10/24/10 W. Drew Campbell 7,54N Mr. Campbell did fail to set and maintain a pace going excessively slow in the 2nd quarter, causing confusion among trailing horses 1   3 days Scar Oct 27 - 29
10/19/10 Ryan Hall 7,54S Mr. Hall did fail to keep a rein in each hand before the 7/8ths pole 3 $75   Bang  
10/18/10 Brock McEachern 11.3 Mr. McEachern did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Bangor Raceway with Bio Link with a 45.4 (Lasix) level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
10/18/10 David Miller 11,3 Mr. Miller did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Bangor Raceway with Redoakswillynilly with a 41.1 (Lasix) level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
10/18/10 Shawn Nye 11,3 Mr. Nye did receive notification of two positive tests for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The first violation occurred on Oct 2 Cumberland Fair with Take The Risk with a 42.7 (Lasix) level. The second violation occurred on Oct 18 at Bangor Raceway with Shagon Again with a 41.5 (Lasix) level. Mr. Nye was fined $500 with all but $250 suspended and suspended for 90 days with all but 30 days suspended and a return of the purse with the understanding that if he received another positive within 36 months it will be considered his third positive - RESINDED       State RESINDED
10/16/10 Daniel Gorgone 11,2 Mr. Gorgone did receive notification of a positive test for Bute. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with Canaco Oneida 1 $100 30 Days State  
10/14/10 Brian Blanchard 7,54S Mr. Blanchard did fail to keep a rein in each hand before the 7/8ths pole 2 $75   Bang  
10/14/10 Ronald Cushing 7,54T Mr. Cushing did have his foot out of the stirrup 1 $50   Bang  
10/08/10 Justin Mahar 7,60 Mr. Mahar did fail to take his horse to the outside as it ran through the stretch 1 $50   Frybg  
10/06/10 Michael Burdick 11,3C-1 Mr. Burdick was late to the lasix barn 1 $50   Frybg  
9/30/10 Stephen Mahar 7,53C-8 Mr. Mahar was kicking his horse with his left foot through the stretch 1 $100   Cum  
9/25/10 Shawn Thayer 11,3 Mr. Thayer did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The first violation occurred on 9/20 at Farmington Fair with Casino King with a 38.4 level. The second violation occurred on 9/25 at Farmington Fair with LaVita Buona with a 39.5 level. Mr. Thayer was fined $500 with all but $250 suspended and suspended for 90 days with all but 30 days suspended and a return of the purse with the understanding that if he received another positive within 36 months it will be considered his third positive 2 $250 30 days State 10/11 - 11/10
9/20/10 Shawn Thayer 7,54K Mr. Thayer did excessively slow down the field 1 $50   Farm  
9/20/10 Steven Mahar 7,54K Mr. Mahar did excessively slow down the field 1 $50   Farm  
9/15/10 Douglas Gray 11,3 Mr. Gray did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Oxford Fair with Rookies Rock with a 38.4 level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
9/14/10 Bernard Charlton 11,3 Mr. Charlton did receive a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Bangor Raceway with Smart Little Art with a 41.2 (Lasix) level. Mr. Charlton was fined $500 with all but $250 suspended and suspended for 90 days with all but 30 days suspended and a return of the purse. 1 $250 30 days State 9/27 - 10/26
9/12/10 Philip "Bo" Sowers 11,3 Mr. Sowers did receive a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Oxford Fair with Longshaw Hanover with a 40.9 (Lasix) level. Mr. Sowers was fined $500 with all but $250 suspended and suspended for 90 days with all but 30 days suspended and a return of the purse. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
9/12/10 Terrance Farrington   Mr. Farrington did receive notification of at positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Oxford Fair with Elemental with a 37.9 level. 1 TBD TBD State TBD
9/12/10 W. Drew Campbell 7,54Q-1 Mr. Campbell did cut his horse 1 $100   Scar  
9/12/10 Jason Bartlett 7,54Q-1 Mr. Bartlett did cut his horse 1 $100   Scar  
9/10/10 Michael Hitchcock 11,3 Mr. Hitchcock did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Bangor Raceway with Fireball Fred with a 39.7 level. - RESINDED       State RESINDED
9/9/10 Mark Athearn 7,54Q-3 Mr. Athearn did hit the wheel disc after the 3/4 pole 1 $50   Scar  
9/8/10 Greg Bowden 7,54M Mr. Bowden did fail to keep a rein in each hand 3 $50   Bang  
9/7/10 Greg Bowden 7,54M Mr. Bowden did cause interference 1   1 day Bang 9/14/10
9/5/10 Richard Phaneuf 11,3 Mr. Phaneuf did receive notification of a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with Romi Mystic with a 37.9 level.  -RESINDED       State RESINDED
9/5/10 W. Drew Campbell 7,53C-8 Mr. Campbell did kick his horse 1 $100   Scar  
9/5/10 Robert Dinning 7,54Q-3 Mr. Dinning did hit the wheel disc after the 3/4 pole 1 $50   Scar  
9/3/10 W. Drew Campbell 7,54M Mr. Campbell did impede the progress of another horse 1   3 days Wind 9/7 - 9/9
9/3/10 Kevin Switzer 7,54T Mr. Switzer did have his foot out of the stirrup 1 $50   Wind  
8/31/10 Mark Athearn 7,54S Mr. Athearn did fail to keep a rein in each hand 1 $50   Wind  
8/29/10 Greg Bowden 7,53C-1 Mr. Bowden failed to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
8/29/10 John Nason 11,2 Mr. Nason did violate the Controlled Medication Rule for a high bute level. He was fined $250 and a 10-day suspension 1 $250 10 days State 9/13 - 9/23
8/28/10 Greg Bowden 7,54Q-2 Mr. Bowden did use the whip after the race 1 $100   Union  
8/28/10 Shane Taggart 7,53C-1 Mr. Taggart did fail to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
8/27/10 Kevin Switzer 7,54M Mr. Switzer did cause interference. Suspension is deferred to the next day if Mr. Switzer chooses to drive in a stakes race 2   3 days Scar 8/31 - 9/2
8/27/10 Leigh Fitch 7,54F Mr. Fitch did carry a horse out. Horse placed 3rd 1 $100   Scar  
8/26/10 Ryan Hall 7,54S Mr. Hall did fail to keep a rein in each hand before the 7/8th pole 2 $50   Union  
8/26/10 Todd Whitney 7,54T Mr. Whitney did fail to have both feet in the stirrups 1 $50   Scar  
8/26/10 Heath Campbell 7,62 Mr. Campbell did use improper conduct and language to an official 1 $100   Scar  
8/24/10 Ronald Cushing 7,54Q-5 Mr. Cushing did whip beyond the vertical plane 1 $100   Union  
8/22/10 Ronald Cushing 7,53C-1 Mr. Cushing did fail to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
8/21/10 Kevin Switzer 7,54S Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in both hands before the 7/8th pole 1 $50   Skow  
8/21/10 Heath Campbell 7,54S Mr. Campbell did fail to keep a rein in both hands before the 7/8th pole 1 $50   Skow  
8/21/10 Greg Bowden 7,54S Mr. Bowden did fail to keep a rein in both hands before the 7/8th pole 2 $50   Skow  
8/20/10 Steven Nason 7,54T Mr. Nason did fail to keep both feet in the stirrups 1 $50   Scar  
8/20/10 Robert Nadeau 7,53C-8 Mr. Nadeau did use the whip in an indiscriminate way 1   3 days Scar 8/27 - 8/29
8/19/10 Ivan Davies 7,53C-8 Mr. Davies did fail to drive when programmed 5 $25   Scar  
8/19/10 Eugene Pratt 7,46D Mr. Pratt did fail to have his horse properly equipped 1 $50   Scar  
8/18/10 Kevin Switzer 7,53C-1 Mr. Switzer did fail to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
8/15/10 Gordon Dubois, Sr. 11,3 Mr. Dubois did receive a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with Plot Plan with a 42.3 (Lasix) level. Mr. Dubois was fined $500 with all but $250 suspended and suspended for 90 days with all but 30 days suspended and a return of the purse. 1 $250 30 days State 8/09 - 9/09
8/15/10 Debora Freeman 7,54O Mrs Freeman did hit and break the pylons 1 $50   Scar  
8/14/10 Shane Taggart 7,54Q-1 Mr. Taggart did cut his horse 2 $200   Scar  
8/14/10 Donna Dubois 7,62 Ms. Dubois did engage in improper conduct and language towards the State Vet 1 $100   Scar  
8/14/10 Gregory Annaloro 7,54M Mr. Annaloro did cause interference at or near the 7/8th pole causing placings 2   3 days Scar 8/18 - 8/20
8/14/10 Shawn Thayer 7,54F Mr. Thayer did carry a horse out 1 $100   Scar  
8/14/10 James Hardy 7,54F Mr. Hardy did carry a horse out 1 $100   Scar  
8/13/10 Shane Taggart 7,62 Mr. Taggart did use profane, insulting, and disrespectful language towards a security officer 1 $50 5 days Scar 8/23 - 8/27
8/13/10 Shawn Gray 7,54O Mr. Gray did drive inside the plyons approaching the 5/8th pole and in the stretch passing horses in a dangerous manner 1 $100   Scar  
8/13/10 Raymond Vachon 7,54M Mr. Vachon did interfere with another horse after the 7/8th pole leaving the course on a break and returning to the course for a second interference 1   3 days Scar 8/17 - 8/19
8/13/10 John Hanning 11,3 Mr. Hanning was late to the lasix barn 1 $50   Scar  
8/11/10 Megan Quinn 11,3 Ms. Quinn did receive a positive test for Bannamine. The violation occurred at Topsham Fair with Angel Left Behind. Ms. Quinn was fined $500 with all but $250 suspended and suspended for 90 days with all but 30 days suspended and a return of the purse 1 $250 30 days State  
8/8/10 Robert Nadeau 7,54F Mr. Nadeau did carry a horse out of a hole forcing the other horse wide 1   3 days Scar 8/12 - 8/14
8/8/10 Heath Campbell 7,53C-1 Mr. Campbell did fail to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
8/7/10 Shawn Thayer 7,53C-8 Mr. Thayer was kicking his horse 2 $100   Scar  
8/7/10 Ivan Davies 7,53C-1 Mr. Davies did fail to drive when programmed three different times during the card 4 $75   Scar  
8/6/10 Richard Armstrong 7,54T Mr. Armstrong did have his foot out of the stirrup 1 $50   Pres  
8/6/10 Ivan Davies 7,53C-1 Mr. Davies did fail to drive when programmed four different times during the card 3 $100   Scar  
8/5/10 Gregory Annaloro 7,53C-1 Mr. Annaloro did fail to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
8/5/10 Stanley Whittemore 11,3C-1 Mr. Whittemore was late to the lasix barn 1 $50   Scar  
8/1/10 Ryan Hall 7,54F Mr. Hall did carry a horse out approaching the half 1 $50   Scar  
8/1/10 Richard Robertson, Jr. 11,3C-1 Mr. Robertson was last to the lasix barn 1 $50   Scar  
8/1/10 Charles McIntire 7,54A Mr. McIntire did change course behind the gate 1 $50   Scar  
8/1/10 Howard Dinning 11,3C-1 Mr. Dinning was late to the lasix barn 1 $50   Scar  
8/1/10 Ivan Davies 7,53C-1 Mr. Davies did fail to drive when programmed 2 $25   Scar  
7/31/10 Linda Keiran Harrod 11,3C-1 Ms Keiran Harrod was late to the Lasix barn 1 $50   Scar  
7/30/10 Louis Gasbarro, III 11,3 Mr. Gasbarro did receive a positive test for exceeding the TCO2 limits. The violation occurred at Scarborough Downs with Let's Hurry On with a 38.2 level. Mr. Gasbarro was fined $500 with all but $250 suspended and suspended for 90 days with all but 30 days suspended and a return of the purse. 1 $250 30 days State 8/20 - 9/20
7/30/10 Richard Bartlett 7,46 3-C Mr. Bartlett did fail to designate a responsible person/trainer in the paddock. Mr. Bartlett also violated 7S53A when he did not conform to the rules of racing 1 $100   Scar  
7/29/10 Ivan Davies 7,54!-1 Mr. Davies did mark his horse with the whip leaving welts 1 $100   Scar  
7/29/10 James Smallwood 7,53C-7 Mr. Smallwood did fail to participate in the post parade 1 $25   Scar  
7/29/10 Arthur Davignon 7,34 Mr. Davignon did a late driver change 1 $25   Scar  
7/25/10 Patricia Switzer 8,46 3-D Ms. Switzer did fail to have her horse properly equipped 1 $25   Scar  
7/25/10 Kevin Switzer, Jr. 7,62 Mr. Switzer used improper conduct or language to an official 1 $100   Scar  
7/25/10 Shawn Gray 7,53 C-8 Mr. Gray did kick his horse 1 $100   Scar  
7/25/10 Wallace Watson 7,53C-1 Mr. Watson did fail to drive when programmed 1 $50   Scar  
7/24/10 Michele Bowen 7,30 Ms. Bowen did fail to honor declaration 1 $100   Scar  
7/24/10 Shane Taggart 7,54Q-1 Mr. Taggart did cut his horse in the left hock area 1 $100   Scar  
7/24/10 Frank Davis 7,53C-8 Excessive or indiscriminate use of the whip 1 $100   Scar  
7/24/10 Irving Mauran 7,54O Leaving the course in the stretch 1 $50   Bang  
7/23/10 Randy Bickmore 7,30S Failure to honor a declaration 1 $100   Bang  
7/23/10 Ryan Hall 7,54S Failure to keep reins in both hands 1 $50   Bang  
7/23/10 Brian Blanchard 7,54S
7,54R		 Failure to keep reins in both hands
Goading		 1
1		 $75   Bang  
7/23/10 Shawn Gray 7,53C-7 Failure to participate in the post parade 1 $25   Scar  
7/20/10 Greg Bowden 7,54A Changing course causing another horse to break 1 $25   Bang  
7/18/10 Kenneth Watson 7,54O Inside the pylons 1 $25   Scar  
7/17/10 Philip Bo Sowers 7,34 Late Driver Change 2 $25   Bang  
7/16/10 Steven Nason 7,53C-1 Failure to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
7/16/10 Russell Lanpher, III 7,53C-1 Failure to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
7/16/10 Andrew Card 11,3C-1 Late to the Lasix Barn 1 $50   Scar  
7/16/10 Kevin Switzer, Jr. 17.3.2 Accumulating over $2,000 in fines during the last 2 years - driving only 1   45 days State 7/19 - 8/27
7/11/10 Steven Nason 7,54Q-2 Excessive or indiscriminate use of the whip 1 $100   Scar  
7/11/10 Robert Dining 7,54T Failure to keep both feet in the stirrups 1 $50   Scar  
7/11/10 John Beckwith 7,53C-1 Failure to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
7/11/10 Heath Campbell 7,53C-8 Kicking a horse 1 $100   Scar  
7/10/10 Todd Whitney 7,54Q-5 Excessive whipping 1 $100   Bang  
7/10/10 Mark Harris 7,62 Improper conduct or language to an official 1 $100   Scar  
7/10/10 Kevin Switzer, Jr. 7,54S Failure to keep a line in each hand 1 $50   Scar  
7/9/10 Ivan Davies 7,53C-1 Failure to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
7/9/10 Michael DeRuntz 7,53C-1 Failure to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
7/6/10 Greg Bowden 7,54S Failure to keep a rein in each hand 1 $50   Bang  
7/3/10 Michael Cushing 7,53C-1 Mr. Cushing did fail to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
7/1/10 Louis Gasbarro, III 7,53C-8
7,54Q-5
7,54Q-3		 Kicking
Vertical Plane Rule
Hitting the wheel disk		 1
1
1		   5 days Scar 7/6 - 7/11
7/1/10 Eugene Pratt 7,54M Mr. Pratt did interfere with another horse, causing it to break 1   3 days Scar 7/6 - 7/9
7/1/10 Justin Mahar 7,54M Mr. Mahar did interfere with another horse, causing it to break 1   3 days Scar 7/6 - 7/9
7/1/10 Gregory Annaloro 7,54M Mr. Annaloro did interfere with another horse, causing it to break 1   3 days Scar 7/5 - 7/7
7/1/10 W. Drew Campbell 7,544Q-3 Mr. Campbell did use the whip in an excessive or indiscriminate way 1 $50   Scar  
7/1/10 Mark Athearn 7,53C-8 Mr. Athearn was kicking a horse 1 $100   Scar  
7/1/10 Kevin Switzer, Jr. 7,53C-8 Mr. Switzer was kicking a horse 1 $100   Scar  
6/28/10 Shawn Thayer 7,54S Failure to keep a rein in each hand 1 $50   Bang  
6/27/10 Robert Dinning 3,3H Mr. Dinning was talking on the racetrack per the start 1 $25   Scar  
6/27/10 Shawn Gray 3,3H Mr. Gray was talking on the racetrack per the starter 1 $25   Scar  
6/27/10 L. Alex MacDonald 7,53 1-B Mr. MacDonald was smoking in the paddock 1 $25   Scar  
6/27/10 Ronald Cushing 7,53C-3 Mr. Cushing was engaged in fighting with another licensee 1 $50   Scar  
6/27/10 Jason MacDougall 7,53C-3 Mr. MacDougall was engaged in fighting with another licensee 1 $100   Scar  
6/26/10 Charles Symes 7,30S Failure to honor a declaration 1 $50   Bang  
6/26/10 Robert Dinning 7,54S Mr. Dinning did fail to keep a rein in each hand before the 7/8ths pole 1 $50   Bang  
6/26/10 Robert Dinning 7,54Q-5 Mr. Dinning did violate the vertical plane rule 1 $100   Bang  
6/26/10 Shawn Thayer 7,54S Mr. Thayer did fail to keep a rein in each hand before the 7/8ths pole 1 $50   Bang  
6/26/10 Michael Cushing 7,54T Mr. Cushing did have his foot out of the stirrup up the backside 2 $50   Scar  
6/26/10 James Hardy 7,53C-8 Mr. Hardy did kick his horse several times up the backside 1 $100   Scar  
6/20/10 Robert Dinning 7,54Q-3 Mr. Dinning did hit the wheel disc in the stretch 1 $50   Scar  
6/20/10 Shawn Thayer 7,53C-1 Mr. Thayer did fail to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
6/19/10 Philip Bo Sowers 7,34 Mr. Sowers did make a late driver change 1 $25   Scar  
6/17/10 Michael Cushing 7,54T Mr. Cushing did have his foot out of the stirrup approaching the 3/4 pole 1 $50   Scar  
6/12/10 John Nason 7,54M Mr. Nason did cause interference impeding the progress of another. Horse placed 5th 1   3 days Scar June 17 - 19
6/11/10 Gerald Smith 11,1 4-C Mr. Smith did not report for post race testing before leaving the paddock. He did return some minutes later for testing 1 $100   Scar  
6/8/10 Charlene Cushing 7,54O Mrs. Cushing did leave the course while driving Four Starz Nuts in Race 8 in the stretch 1 $50   Bang  
6/6/10 James Heap 11,3C-1 Mr. Heap was late to the Lasix Barn 1 $50   Scar  
6/4/10 Heath Campbell 7,54S Mr. Campbell did single hand at or after the 5/8ths pole and up the back side. 1 $50   Scar  
6/4/10 Shawn Gray 7,53 1-B Mr. Gray did fail to obey the instructions of the officials. (Smoking in the paddock) 1 $25   Scar  
6/3/10 Shawn Gray 11,14 Mr. Gray was found to be in possession of a syringe within the paddock confines 1 $250   Scar  
6/3/10 Jason MacDougall 7,54R Mr. MacDougall did use his whip as a goading device (goosing) in the stretch 1 $50   Scar  
5/30/10 Scott Woogen 7,54M Mr. Woogen did interfere with another causing it to break approaching the 1/4 pole. 1   3 days Scar June 3 - 5
5/30/10 Michael Cushing 7,54O Mr. Cushing did go inside the pylons in the first turn 3 $75   Scar  
5/30/10 Robert Dinning 11,3C-1 Mr. Dinning was late for the lasix barn 1 $50   Scar  
5/30/10 Patricia Switzer 11,3C-1 Ms. Switzer was late to the lasix barn 1 $50   Scar  
5/29/10 Kim Ireland 7,54M Mr. Ireland did impede the progress of another horse causing it to break at or near the 7/8th pole. Horse placed 8th 1   3 days Scar June 3 - 5
5/25/10 Brian Blanchard 7,54Q-5 Mr. Blanchard did whip beyond the vertical plane 1 $25   Bang  
5/25/10 Steven Vafiades 7,34 Mr. Vafiades did make a late driver change 1 $25   Bang  
5/24/10 Kevin Switzer 7,54O Mr. Switzer did leave the course around the final turn in race #1 1 $25   Bang  
5/23/10 Joey Mosher 7,54T Mr. Mosher did have his foot out of the stirrup at or near the 3/4 pole 1 $50   Scar  
5/22/10 Todd DuBois 7,54C-7 Mr. DuBois was late for the post parade with his horse 1 $25   Scar  
5/22/10 Michael Cushing 7,54O Mr. Cushing did go inside several pylons during the race 2 $50   Scar  
5/15/10 Larry Dancer 7,34 Mr. Dancer did make a late driver change 1 $25   Bang  
5/15/10 Shawn Thayer 7,54O Mr. Thayer did go inside the pylons in the stretch 1 $25   Bang  
5/15/10 Kevin Switzer 7,54N Mr. Switzer did fail to set and maintain a pace comparable to the class at or near the 1/4 pole 2 $100   Scar  
5/14/10 L. Alex MacDonald 7,54B-E Mr. MacDonald did cause interference, crowd and hit another's wheel 1   3 days Scar 5/14 - 5/16
5/13/10 L. Alex MacDonald 17.3.2 Accumulating over $2,000 in fines during the last 2 years - driving only 1   63 days State Until July 15
5/9/10 Ronald Cushing 7,53C-8 Mr. Cushing did kick his horse up the backside the second time around 1 $100   Scar  
5/2/10 Eugene Pratt 7,54B Mr. Pratt did drive his horse between horses at the 3/4 pole where sufficient clearance did not exist. Later, approaching the 7/8th pole, he did run up on to another horse making contact with three other horses. 1   3 days Scar 5/7 - 5/9
5/2/10 Kevin Switzer 7,54M Mr. Switzer did allow his horse to bear in, hooking wheels with another and caused interference with a trailing horse. Horse placed 3rd 1 $100   Scar  
5/1/10 Randy Bickmore 7,62 Mr. Bickmore did use improper language and disrespectful conduct towards the State Veterinarian 1 $200   Scar  
4/30/10 Michael Graffam 7,54A Mr. Graffam did change course approaching the 3/4 pole where another horse was so close that he had to shorten the stride 1 $100   Scar  
4/30/10 Onil Bibeau 7,54A Mr. Bibeau did fail to use proper care to avoid a horse in front of him, also allowing his horse to bear in hitting the wheel of the other horse 1 $100   Scar  
4/25/10 Randy Bickmore 7,53C-7 Mr. Bickmore was late to the post parade 1 $25   Scar  
4/24/10 Kevin Switzer 7,54N Mr. Switzer did fail to set and maintain a pace camparable to the class 1 $50   Scar  
4/24/10 Michael Cushing 7,54O Mr. Cushing did go inside the pylons nearing the 1/8th and 3/8th poles 1 $50   Scar  
4/24/10 Shawn Gray 7,54 Mr. Gray did impede the progress of another horse in the first turn, causing it to break 1   3 days Scar 4/30 - 5/2
4/17/10 Ronald Cushing 7,54N Mr. Cushing did cross over where suffieient room did not exist after the start, interfering with all inside horses 1   3 days Scar 5/14 - 5/16
4/17/10 Shawn Thayer 7,53C-8 Mr. Thayer did kick his horse many times from the 5/8th to the 7/8th pole 1 $100   Scar  
4/14/10 W. Drew Campbell 17.3.2 Accumulating over $2,000 in fines during the last 2 years - driving only 1   78 days State Until July 1
4/14/10 Robert Dinning 17.3.2 Accumulating over $2,000 in fines during the last 2 years - driving only 1   78 days State Until July 1
4/11/10 Wallace Watson 7,54M Mr. Watson did impede the progress of another horse (DUA DON N) causing him to break, horse placed fifth. 1 $100   Scar  
4/11/10 John Sears   Crowding/Putting another wheel under another horse or driver 1   3 days Scar 4/17 - 4/19
4/10/10 Brewster Burns 7,53A Mr. Burns did participate as an owner without first obtaining a proper license 1 $25   Scar  
4/10/10 Frank Drigotas, III 7,53A Mr. Drigotas did participate as an owner without first obtaining a proper license 1 $25   Scar  
4/10/10 Gregory Annaloro 7,44 Mr. Annaloro did go through the post parade while warming up 1 $25 Scar


FULL SUSPENSIONS as defined by the Maine Harness Racing Commission rules does not allow the following people on the
grounds of any licensed racetrack or Off-Track Betting Parlor at any time.
Licensee Violation
Amber Sawyer Penalty on May 3, 2006 for $50. Failure to pay the fine to MHRC.
Lawrence Cummings Suspended until a $100 fine is paid.
Nelson Reynolds Suspended until a $500 fine is paid.
Patrick Murchison Suspended until a $5,000 fine is paid. After payment, the Commission will entertain an application for licensure.
Andrew Copeland Suspended for positive horse test in 1994. $250.00 fine and pay a purse return
Darrell Merrill Suspended in reciprocity with New York
Eugene D'Alessandro, Jr. Elevated Blood Gas. $500.00 fine on August 17, 1996
William Holmes Elevated Blood Gas. $500.00 fine on July 18, 1993
Dale Brewer $1,000 fine of May 31, 1993
Steve Fessenden Positive Test. $500.00 fine and a $550.00 purse return on Nov 8, 1997
Fred Lockwood Maine Harness Racing Commission requirement of 6/16/1993
Jennifer Arnet Elevated Blood Gas. $500.00 Fine on August 15, 1994
Eugene Rossi $50.00 fine of November 6, 1994