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Title: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 03, 2025, 12:04:03 PM
Delaware is starting to crackdown on trainers. The following have been suspended:

Tim Crissman-----6 months
Justin Brenneman---6months
Shea Lare(Kevin's son)----1 year
Art Stafford Jr-----6 months, an 18-month suspension was recommended, but they settled on 6 months.

All had one or more positive tests
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: JENNY FROM THE BLOCK on January 03, 2025, 12:09:03 PM
does crissmans wife still have a rocking body?
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Grandstand Handicapper on January 03, 2025, 01:01:19 PM
I hope it's just the very beginning.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Yonkers1A on January 03, 2025, 01:02:24 PM
Delaware is starting to crackdown on trainers. The following have been suspended:

Tim Crissman-----6 months
Justin Brenneman---6months
Shea Lare(Kevin's son)----1 year
Art Stafford Jr-----6 months, an 18-month suspension was recommended, but they settled on 6 months.

All had one or more positive tests

My guess is all continue training and send horses to the races in another name, the beat goes on

Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 03, 2025, 01:05:00 PM
They've been suspended all meet, but the suspensions weren't posted until today. None of their horse have been transferred or run all meet.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Papillon on January 03, 2025, 01:19:07 PM
There at least a dozen names that should be on that list--Tony Morgan supplying most or all of them

Maybe Patti Brittingham replacing that nit wit Hensley has some impact on these new suspensions
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Yonkers1A on January 03, 2025, 01:20:31 PM
They've been suspended all meet, but the suspensions weren't posted until today. None of their horse have been transferred or run all meet.

Wow, Delaware is getting serious
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Grandstand Handicapper on January 03, 2025, 01:34:27 PM
They've been suspended all meet, but the suspensions weren't posted until today. None of their horse have been transferred or run all meet.

That's great. Maybe they are getting real here and getting serious. I can only hope. Sounds like the owners took a hit too.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Dostoevsky on January 03, 2025, 03:40:50 PM
Don't forget Brian (900 lives) Malone. Harder to kill than Freddy Krueger.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: wizardofoz on January 03, 2025, 04:02:10 PM
ADB-FUBINACA was the common drug they all used and all of their horses WON on it to boot so it must relax the horses and reduce pain. 
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Babinga on January 03, 2025, 06:32:26 PM
ADB-FUBINACA was the common drug they all used and all of their horses WON on it to boot so it must relax the horses and reduce pain.

Just to highlight this: 14 horses tested positive for ADB-FUBINACA and every single one - won their race.  That's amazing any way you look at it.  Hopefully, in Delaware, they test other horses in each race besides the winner.   

Babi   
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: seen2much on January 03, 2025, 06:42:44 PM
I don't see Bongiorno or Burke racing at Dover. Are they allowed or can't get in because of Delaware restrictions. With most tracks closed I would expect to see them have some entries.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 03, 2025, 06:52:04 PM
Burke actually ran a horse there last night with Michael Hall listed as trainer. Bongiorno doesn't race at Dover. There are a few outside trainers who race there like Jeff Cullipher, Scott DiDomenico, and Nicholas Devita. 8 or so years ago Nick Surick had horses there for a few years and was leading trainer one meet.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Papillon on January 03, 2025, 06:53:55 PM
I don't see Bongiorno or Burke racing at Dover. Are they allowed or can't get in because of Delaware restrictions. With most tracks closed I would expect to see them have some entries.

they serve their suspensions in Jan and Feb--the industry supports the timing of this

purses in Delaware are in decline-they use beards at Yonkers during the winter
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: seen2much on January 03, 2025, 06:56:05 PM
Thanks for the replies.  tmbz1
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 03, 2025, 07:07:44 PM
Definitely a wakeup call and notice how Gasmeyer, Chuckie, Berry and Davis have tailed off some. Nowhere near like they use to be at Dover. Dover only tests the winner and one reason some are racing for 2nd! Need to do spot testing for 2nd and you will see that stop as well.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Papillon on January 03, 2025, 07:19:04 PM
Just to highlight this: 14 horses tested positive for ADB-FUBINACA and every single one - won their race.  That's amazing any way you look at it.  Hopefully, in Delaware, they test other horses in each race besides the winner.   

Babi   

14 for 14

that's pretty amazing

is this the synthetic THC drug?
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 03, 2025, 07:27:29 PM
They only test the winner so why wouldn't it be 14 for 14?
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 03, 2025, 07:29:35 PM
How long has this drug been around for?
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Papillon on January 03, 2025, 07:31:26 PM
all starters should be tested--and out of competition testing should also be happening
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 03, 2025, 07:31:43 PM
How long has this drug been around for?

Have to ask Morgan. I wonder if they even asked how they obtained it?
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 03, 2025, 07:35:59 PM
all starters should be tested--and out of competition testing should also be happening

All I know Gasmeyer and Berry got through and we all know that's some wicked stuff they got! It's all a tight nit circle.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 03, 2025, 07:39:22 PM
I'm sure Dylan Davis is also involved because he's partners on a couple with Glassmeyer.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Papillon on January 03, 2025, 07:45:13 PM
They only test the winner so why wouldn't it be 14 for 14?

this makes sense--but I am sure these winners aren't the only ones who used it
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: JENNY FROM THE BLOCK on January 03, 2025, 08:24:26 PM
if i was buying pre race fro the trunk dr. i would buy some every week and save it up and then use when i wanted to cash a ticket.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 03, 2025, 08:30:18 PM
Just to show you how crooked even the racing commission is. They waited till after the DSOA races were done for Stafford before issuing the suspension to start, Stafford should have never been allowed to race in those races. (Hell, he won 5 times the fine amount in those races) and Crissman should have not been allowed to race at Chester. They had the hearing in August but waited till December DSOA races to finish up! Why did it take 4 months for the suspension to start? They allowed Lares horses to go back to Kevin and Bart Bradley's horses to go back to his dad as trainer. They allowed Crissman to use the groom on none Crissman owned horses as trainer. They allowed Kevins horses (Bartlett) who is somehow not mentioned in the fines but apparently excluded from Dover to go to Walter Callahan and Chicks horses to go to Sullivan. So, owners once again are not held accountable, and business just goes on! So, the presiding judge just as bad as the culprits! Plus, I'm sure there's more than we know that's going on behind the scenes. All those positives had one person in common and he goes Scott free!

And horsemen wonder why the younger generation rather sports bet than play line up horse racing!
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 03, 2025, 08:31:14 PM
if i was buying pre race fro the trunk dr. i would buy some every week and save it up and then use when i wanted to cash a ticket.

But use your horse for 2nd and punch away!
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 03, 2025, 08:41:37 PM
I'm sure Dylan Davis is also involved because he's partners on a couple with Glassmeyer.

And Gasmeyer is partners with Berry. See it all comes around in a neat lil circle!
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Grandstand Handicapper on January 03, 2025, 09:30:54 PM
Just to highlight this: 14 horses tested positive for ADB-FUBINACA and every single one - won their race.  That's amazing any way you look at it.  Hopefully, in Delaware, they test other horses in each race besides the winner.   

Babi   

I don't know if they have a test for this, if there have been positive tests, etc. But, I had heard about this drug many years ago. I spoke with a well-known vet in Canada who I've known for many years. He told me it is far from new. He said originally, it was a Pfizer drug, that was developed about 20 years ago as an analgesic. However, they did not further it's R&D and did not further develop the drug for human or other use. He said that not long after, it turned up as an ingredient in synthetic cannabis blends in the Far East.

That said, I hope they have a test for it, and I hope everyone starts testing for it.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: JENNY FROM THE BLOCK on January 03, 2025, 10:04:27 PM
i smoked that synthetic thc once and it was like i was in a cartoon. it was like i was living in mario brothers in real life.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Harness racer on January 03, 2025, 11:08:03 PM
Just to show you how crooked even the racing commission is. They waited till after the DSOA races were done for Stafford before issuing the suspension to start, Stafford should have never been allowed to race in those races. (Hell, he won 5 times the fine amount in those races) and Crissman should have not been allowed to race at Chester. They had the hearing in August but waited till December DSOA races to finish up! Why did it take 4 months for the suspension to start? They allowed Lares horses to go back to Kevin and Bart Bradley's horses to go back to his dad as trainer. They allowed Crissman to use the groom on none Crissman owned horses as trainer. They allowed Kevins horses (Bartlett) who is somehow not mentioned in the fines but apparently excluded from Dover to go to Walter Callahan and Chicks horses to go to Sullivan. So, owners once again are not held accountable, and business just goes on! So, the presiding judge just as bad as the culprits! Plus, I'm sure there's more than we know that's going on behind the scenes. All those positives had one person in common and he goes Scott free!

And horsemen wonder why the younger generation rather sports bet than play line up horse racing!

They’ve known forever and still let Art jr race in the stakes…but they wouldn’t let his prize horse Penzance Hanover race.  He looked great in a qualifier at Harrington on 10/16 and hasn’t been entered since.  That horse make 100k+ every year and loves to race at Dover.  So how could he enter the stakes but nothing else?  Seems like he shouldn’t have been welcome at all!
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 04, 2025, 05:21:12 AM
And Gasmeyer is partners with Berry. See it all comes around in a neat lil circle!

Kevin Lare's suspension was listed around the beginning of the meet. If you noticed, his son Shea got a 1-year suspension, this comes after he had a 6-month suspension last year, like father, like son.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 04, 2025, 05:27:33 AM
They’ve known forever and still let Art jr race in the stakes…but they wouldn’t let his prize horse Penzance Hanover race.  He looked great in a qualifier at Harrington on 10/16 and hasn’t been entered since.  That horse make 100k+ every year and loves to race at Dover.  So how could he enter the stakes but nothing else?  Seems like he shouldn’t have been welcome at all!

I think he was able to run in the stake races because he had already paid nomination fees into the race and got special permission to run. As for Penzance Hanover, Stafford has said because of his allergies he only runs in cold weather. The suspension hurts him even more because he's the sole owner of the horse.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Locked in with pace on January 04, 2025, 08:32:05 AM
can these types of fines be appealed?
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: bond on January 04, 2025, 08:38:42 AM
Isnt 6 months for a Class1-unbelievably low???

People get 10 years for a mineral--Cobalt-a Class 3--then 6 MONTHS for a Class 1 drug ??
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 04, 2025, 09:26:57 AM
These positive tests were all from August and September, and they involved multiple horses. If they appealed, it's already been heard because these suspensions began at the start of Dover's meet on November 1st.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: jupiter on January 04, 2025, 10:11:41 AM
Delaware, like everywhere else. RINSE AND REPEAT, no real consequences
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: bond on January 04, 2025, 11:46:59 AM
Delaware, like everywhere else. RINSE AND REPEAT, no real consequences

 tmbz1 this is very accurate--and you would have to believe its one of the main reasons why HISA is being challenged by Harness racing hierarchy. Ask yourself--why the lenient low penalty for a Class 1?

1) You have Williams as the President of USTA-and he also runs the biggest breeding operation. Outing trainers and owners of larger stables--would hurt their business. So they crucify the little guys--while the big guns get working holidays.

2) Cronyism---rampant in harness racing---not relevant in TBreds--look what they did to Baffert. If Burke got the same similar positive(which he did in PA) they would (and did)sweep it under the rug.Burke has a list of positives that would fill about 2-3 pages--from Glaucine,Opiates ,cortisones,Black Box etc etc -but hes in the Hall of Fame.

There is NO PLACE for Class 1 performance enhancers-which actually have been proven to affect a horses performance.
Until Harness Officials get serious about this-the game will continue like the Titanic did.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: jupiter on January 04, 2025, 01:15:48 PM
Bond, Spot on. Delaware, even reduced the penalties that were originally  prescribed. So they all got a break, makes no sense in the real world, only harness racing.   













Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: bond on January 04, 2025, 02:25:02 PM
Bond, Spot on. Delaware, even reduced the penalties that were originally  prescribed. So they all got a break, makes no sense in the real world, only harness racing.

Exactly-and is the reason why there should be one independent authority to administer penalties for PED's-take it out of the hands of Judges that are obviously biased or under the thumb from higher up the food chain.
Every one of these trainers who used the Class 1-are cheaters but what is worse is --no regard for what they put into their horse. As an owner-if my trainer told me he would be using this on my horse--he would no longer be training it.
AB Fubinaca--AKA"Train Wreck"was first synthesised to use as a pain killer--but was discontinued by Pfizer--why?? BECAUSE ITS TOXIC.
Humans let alone horses should not be using something that is in the order of over 100X more powerful than THC-the active in pot and was discontinued by the top research company who determined it was toxic.!.


Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 04, 2025, 06:00:05 PM
Shouldn't they be asking where they got it from and notify the authorities on who's guilty of using it? Since it's been discontinued. Make them give up the supplier if they want to race again!
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 04, 2025, 06:17:50 PM
I think he was able to run in the stake races because he had already paid nomination fees into the race and got special permission to run. As for Penzance Hanover, Stafford has said because of his allergies he only runs in cold weather. The suspension hurts him even more because he's the sole owner of the horse.

Thats the problem there's always "special permission or " mitigating circumstances"!

He got no fine basically because with his "special permission" he was allowed to generate an income to pay his fines! Just like Crissman with his "special permission" as well. He paid into no race ahead of time! Just overnighters and they let him keep on racing! Was wondering on what grounds they decided to reduce the fines. Just shows you how crooked and DEAD the game is!
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 04, 2025, 08:33:53 PM
It's similar to when someone's convicted of a crime and the prosecutor requests a sentence of so many years, but the judge imposes a lesser sentence because it's their 1st offense, although these guys had multiple horses test positive.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: jackleg on January 05, 2025, 07:20:18 AM
didn't maryland put the horses on steward's list?
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 05, 2025, 07:29:37 AM
Crissman and Brenneman ran a couple of their horses a month ago at Harrah's Philly, since then none of the trainers have run their horses anywhere with the exception of Stafford Jr, who was permitted to run 2 of his horses in Delaware Standardbred Fund races at Dover because the nomination fees had already been paid.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Harness racer on January 05, 2025, 10:25:06 AM
They should have told him tough shit!  🖕
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Harness racer on January 05, 2025, 10:30:53 AM
They are all Morgan puppets.  How do you think George Polk has so many horses now.  He hasn’t had this many in the past 10 years combined!  And now Tony drives almost all of them and picks off others?  Even the three blind judges in Delaware should be able to see that.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 05, 2025, 10:34:38 AM
They should have told him tough shit!  🖕

They should have told him no and refunded his nomination fees. His horses didn't win, but finished 2nd and 3rd in the prelims and 2nd and 3rd in the $110,000 finals, so he made over $40,000 in purses.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 05, 2025, 10:38:57 AM
They are all Morgan puppets.  How do you think George Polk has so many horses now.  He hasn’t had this many in the past 10 years combined!  And now Tony drives almost all of them and picks off others?  Even the three blind judges in Delaware should be able to see that.

Now that Tim, Justin and Art are out of business for 6 months Tony needs new blood to race his horses under.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: old guy on January 05, 2025, 10:39:24 AM
Delaware Harness Racing should be an American Greed episode.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 05, 2025, 10:41:28 AM
It's hard to stop the corruption train when the Conductor is the racing commission and presiding judge!

But never fear the USTA is aware of it! lmao
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 05, 2025, 10:46:33 AM
They should have told him no and refunded his nomination fees. His horses didn't win, but finished 2nd and 3rd in the prelims and 2nd and 3rd in the $110,000 finals, so he made over $40,000 in purses.

Exactly. You did the crime now do the time! Not we'll give you 4 months to start your sentence. Thats BS! And Art you paid your fees so you can race until the DSOA races are over. And don't worry guys I'll approve your horses to go to beard trainers while you're on vacation!
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 05, 2025, 11:21:35 AM
Crissman ran a few at Chester in November without success, Brenneman ran one horse. Since then, none of their horses have been entered anywhere so the beards must be on vacation.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 05, 2025, 12:24:02 PM
Most of Crissman and Stafford's horses are owned by in part or all by them. So, it's hard to get around that. Kind of surprised why neither started switching things around when they knew the hammer was coming. The whole ordeal is just a blackeye for Delaware racing and how they all have the same person in common and he gets away again!

And you know there's more who are riding below the radar for now but are just as guilty!
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 05, 2025, 01:11:37 PM
I'm sure the Berry/Glassmeyer/Dylan Davis trio are involved but for now are getting away with it. Last meet Glassmeyer had 3 positives on Sweet Angel Boy, 2 of them were wins, but since then, his stable isn't doing as well and he hasn't claimed any horses at the Dover meet so far which is unusual for him. Stafford is definitely taking the biggest hit of the bunch because he's also a driver.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Papillon on January 05, 2025, 01:57:28 PM
I'm sure the Berry/Glassmeyer/Dylan Davis trio are involved but for now are getting away with it. Last meet Glassmeyer had 3 positives on Sweet Angel Boy, 2 of them were wins, but since then, his stable isn't doing as well and he hasn't claimed any horses at the Dover meet so far which is unusual for him. Stafford is definitely taking the biggest hit of the bunch because he's also a driver.

Glassmeyer has been untouchable for decades for some reason

when his stable cools off and he doesn't claim much-that usually means he knows he is being watched or informally told to tone it down.

The state of Delaware has produced some of the best juicers over the years.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: love and light on January 07, 2025, 09:40:19 AM
Bond, Spot on. Delaware, even reduced the penalties that were originally  prescribed. So they all got a break, makes no sense in the real world, only harness racing.


At some point the Racing Commission needs to be held accountable for the slap in the Face of the other horsemen , No one forced them to use the Truck Dr AND HES STILL MAKING HIS CASH MONEY (IDIOTS), The slap in the face is them calling this unjust or their wives crying of how cruel this was been to them for their means of a Living AND How long you have been using this shit before you were caught think about the Smuck that finished 6th yea Im sure they got bills too , BUT YOU didn't cry going to the Bank OR Bragging how great your horses are ,  They Say their "FRIENDS " Have turned on them ?? Hell you Fucked your friends Racing on the Shit racing against them for your greed ..Look up the Definition of Friend . Not only did you jeopardize the Horse Hint HISA AND PETA ...you Put every Drivers life at stake. You all need to shut the fuck up and do your Time that was so graciously GIVEN TO YOU , And maybe eat some Humble pie . KUDOS TO DOVER FOR HONORING THE INTREGERITY OF THE SPORT !! 
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: old guy on January 07, 2025, 11:30:44 AM

I thought of applying for one of the Delaware Commission’s comfy high paying jobs. And then do nothing.

At some point the Racing Commission needs to be held accountable for the slap in the Face of the other horsemen , No one forced them to use the Truck Dr AND HES STILL MAKING HIS CASH MONEY (IDIOTS), The slap in the face is them calling this unjust or their wives crying of how cruel this was been to them for their means of a Living AND How long you have been using this shit before you were caught think about the Smuck that finished 6th yea Im sure they got bills too , BUT YOU didn't cry going to the Bank OR Bragging how great your horses are ,  They Say their "FRIENDS " Have turned on them ?? Hell you Fucked your friends Racing on the Shit racing against them for your greed ..Look up the Definition of Friend . Not only did you jeopardize the Horse Hint HISA AND PETA ...you Put every Drivers life at stake. You all need to shut the fuck up and do your Time that was so graciously GIVEN TO YOU , And maybe eat some Humble pie . KUDOS TO DOVER FOR HONORING THE INTREGERITY OF THE SPORT !!
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Parked on January 07, 2025, 12:17:21 PM
Dover should go the way of Freehold
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Harness racer on January 07, 2025, 12:44:45 PM
Dover should go the way of Freehold

No chance that happens...even though I'm sure the casino would love it.  Please don't put Freehold and Dover in the same sentence. 
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Locked in with pace on January 07, 2025, 04:15:05 PM
Dover has developed a great program where local horsemen can make a nice living. They have tight restrictions on who they let in and state-owned and bred purse bonuses ranging from 20-40%. There is year-round racing, 15 races a day, and races for all classes. They will be around for a long, long time.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: bello on January 07, 2025, 07:55:46 PM
Dover has developed a great program where local horsemen can make a nice living. They have tight restrictions on who they let in and state-owned and bred purse bonuses ranging from 20-40%. There is year-round racing, 15 races a day, and races for all classes. They will be around for a long, long time.

They will be around a long time until they are de-coupled from the casinos. If they keep drugging horses the gravy train may end. As it should.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 07, 2025, 08:59:37 PM
Dover has developed a great program where local horsemen can make a nice living. They have tight restrictions on who they let in and state-owned and bred purse bonuses ranging from 20-40%. There is year-round racing, 15 races a day, and races for all classes. They will be around for a long, long time.

Yes, and only testing winners help their cause.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Harness racer on January 08, 2025, 06:27:20 AM
And the random little guy they feel like messing with.   tmbz1
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: mykids3 on January 09, 2025, 01:04:44 PM

*Infraction Date   Major?   Last Action Date   Type   Details   Penalty
03/26/2024    Y   12/23/2024   IR   Positive test- post race

Horse:
THE STRAWBOSS

Pharmaceuticals:
ADB-FUBINACA (Class 1)

Additional Details:
Trainer John Wagenhoffer, being the trainer of record for THE STRAW BOSS and having been a Respondent during a public hearing before the Delaware Harness Racing Commission (“DHRC”) on Aug. 13, 2024; Sep. 23, 2024; Sep. 24, 2024; and Oct. 17, 2024, involving 7 trainers and 15 post-race positives for ADB-FUBINACA; It has been found that THE STRAW BOSS tested positive for ADB-FUBINACA, a Class 1 drug with a Category “A” penalty (ARCI). Mr. Wagenhoffer did not dispute the positive finding report by Industrial Laboratories. DHRC Commissioners Beth Steele (Chair), Patt Wagner, and George Staats found Mr. Wagenhoffer in violation of DHRC rules 5.3.2.1 and 8.3.3.3.1. With respect to a Class 1 drug violation, DHRC rule 8.3.2.1 prescribes, in the absence of extraordinary circumstances, a minimum license revocation of 18 months, minimum fine of $5,000, forfeiture of all purse monies and the cost of the failed blood test, for each violation. The State of Delaware requested the following penalties: an 18 month license revocation, $5,000 fine, and forfeiture of all purse monies. Commissioners Beth Steele, Patt Wagner, and George Staats voted to impose a $2,500 fine, and forfeiture of all purse monies. THE STRAW BOSS finished 1st 3/26/2024 is disqualified and placed last. Mr. Wagenhoffer is fined $2,500 and is responsible for the return all purse monies and cost of the failed tests. There will be a purse redistribution. All fines are due within 10 days of receipt of ruling. Appeals must be requested within 4 business days of the publishing of the ruling (see DHRC rule: 10.2.9 Appeals). The transfer of related ownership and/or training responsibilities, must be approved by the Presiding Judge (DHRC: 10.2.8.3).   
Fined: $ 2,500
Horse  Disqualified, Purse Returned


This is a joke!
There was a big payoff in this race too.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Yonkers1A on January 09, 2025, 01:06:52 PM
*Infraction Date   Major?   Last Action Date   Type   Details   Penalty
03/26/2024    Y   12/23/2024   IR   Positive test- post race

Horse:
THE STRAWBOSS

Pharmaceuticals:
ADB-FUBINACA (Class 1)

Additional Details:
Trainer John Wagenhoffer, being the trainer of record for THE STRAW BOSS and having been a Respondent during a public hearing before the Delaware Harness Racing Commission (“DHRC”) on Aug. 13, 2024; Sep. 23, 2024; Sep. 24, 2024; and Oct. 17, 2024, involving 7 trainers and 15 post-race positives for ADB-FUBINACA; It has been found that THE STRAW BOSS tested positive for ADB-FUBINACA, a Class 1 drug with a Category “A” penalty (ARCI). Mr. Wagenhoffer did not dispute the positive finding report by Industrial Laboratories. DHRC Commissioners Beth Steele (Chair), Patt Wagner, and George Staats found Mr. Wagenhoffer in violation of DHRC rules 5.3.2.1 and 8.3.3.3.1. With respect to a Class 1 drug violation, DHRC rule 8.3.2.1 prescribes, in the absence of extraordinary circumstances, a minimum license revocation of 18 months, minimum fine of $5,000, forfeiture of all purse monies and the cost of the failed blood test, for each violation. The State of Delaware requested the following penalties: an 18 month license revocation, $5,000 fine, and forfeiture of all purse monies. Commissioners Beth Steele, Patt Wagner, and George Staats voted to impose a $2,500 fine, and forfeiture of all purse monies. THE STRAW BOSS finished 1st 3/26/2024 is disqualified and placed last. Mr. Wagenhoffer is fined $2,500 and is responsible for the return all purse monies and cost of the failed tests. There will be a purse redistribution. All fines are due within 10 days of receipt of ruling. Appeals must be requested within 4 business days of the publishing of the ruling (see DHRC rule: 10.2.9 Appeals). The transfer of related ownership and/or training responsibilities, must be approved by the Presiding Judge (DHRC: 10.2.8.3).   
Fined: $ 2,500
Horse  Disqualified, Purse Returned


This is a joke!
There was a big payoff in this race too.

Needs to be banded for a lifetime

Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 09, 2025, 01:40:53 PM
Why not move him to a state that still has the electric chair and have you pull the switch. He's a nobody trainer with a small stable who rarely wins. He probably can't even afford to pay the fine.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Dingus on January 09, 2025, 02:13:50 PM
The others got 6 month suspensions. How’d he get no days?
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 09, 2025, 02:37:28 PM
Probably because he's a poor little guy with a very small stable of horses who rarely win, and he's an old man. All the others suspended guys had multiple positive tests.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 09, 2025, 03:17:42 PM
Probably because he's a poor little guy with a very small stable of horses who rarely win, and he's an old man. All the others suspended guys had multiple positive tests.

Shame that doesn't apply to capital murder cases. Theres a few I wouldn't mind taking care of!
 
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Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 09, 2025, 03:20:31 PM
Wagenhoffer probably had to take a Payday or Title loan just to come up with the $2500 fine. If he's caught again, they'll probably put him on death row.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Parked on January 09, 2025, 05:19:18 PM
Seems the state commissions are in competition with each other to see which one can hand out the smallest/suspension for a class 1 drug. 
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Papillon on January 09, 2025, 05:26:52 PM
The others got 6 month suspensions. How’d he get no days?

it appears the state of Delaware asked for 6 months and the commissioners decided not to give him any days

I am sure the commissioners were paid
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Onthefront11 on January 11, 2025, 12:07:03 AM
These guys can't even win when they cheat that's how bad they are
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 11, 2025, 11:48:41 AM
These guys can't even win when they cheat that's how bad they are

No, but they can give 2nd place hell!
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: okdfool on January 12, 2025, 11:36:27 PM
Needs to be banded for a lifetime

lol for Synthetic weed? It’s a herbal that was obviously in a supplement or something and they did not know it  🤷🏼‍♀️😂😂😂
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 13, 2025, 08:59:43 AM
Agree, maybe they should of gave them a bonus or something!

Get a positive and get a extra 20%!

 tmbz1
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Letsgo95 on January 13, 2025, 09:55:40 AM
Clearly you are not smart enough work work Google and see how deadly the fubinaca is



quote author=Kirbys Ace link=topic=79365.msg1186731#msg1186731 date=1736776783]
Agree, maybe they should of gave them a bonus or something!

Get a positive and get a extra 20%!

 tmbz1
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Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Yonkers1A on January 13, 2025, 12:01:06 PM
lol for Synthetic weed? It’s a herbal that was obviously in a supplement or something and they did not know it  🤷🏼‍♀️😂😂😂

Synthetic weed you say, are you sure
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 13, 2025, 05:48:50 PM
Clearly you are not smart enough work work Google and see how deadly the fubinaca is



quote author=Kirbys Ace link=topic=79365.msg1186731#msg1186731 date=1736776783]
Agree, maybe they should of gave them a bonus or something!

Get a positive and get a extra 20%!

 tmbz1
Clearly the Delaware Racing commission has another perspective on it! To reduce the fines and dates to 6 months!

Ok. Make it 40%
 tmbz1
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Letsgo95 on January 14, 2025, 07:40:28 AM
It’s called how many does Tony have on the take.. With rumors going around about judges esp the ones who spoke up on him getting removed you have to start wondering about upper management and Hensley
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Papillon on January 14, 2025, 09:50:55 AM
It’s called how many does Tony have on the take.. With rumors going around about judges esp the ones who spoke up on him getting removed you have to start wondering about upper management and Hensley

Hensley left about 2 years ago
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 14, 2025, 10:03:58 AM
If Morgan is as involved as people on here imply, how come no one whose been suspended has blown the whistle on him, and where is he getting the stuff from?
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: old guy on January 14, 2025, 10:38:42 AM
If Morgan is as involved as people on here imply, how come no one whose been suspended has blown the whistle on him, and where is he getting the stuff from?


$$$
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 14, 2025, 11:59:28 AM
If Morgan is as involved as people on here imply, how come no one whose been suspended has blown the whistle on him, and where is he getting the stuff from?

How do you know they haven't?

He brings too much to the table to just toss aside without proof.

If we all know what's going on I'm sure they do to. Only difference is we don't need proof, and they do. You can thank Taylor for that!
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Letsgo95 on January 14, 2025, 12:29:31 PM
You don’t need proof of anything. All you have to say is you are not welcome here it’s that simple. As long as you don’t give a reason there is nothing to legally go back on it’s when you give a reason you open yourself up for litigation
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: JENNY FROM THE BLOCK on January 14, 2025, 12:46:11 PM
northfield use to tell people all the time/  "we no longer want to do business with you"
belcher
pantaleano
tharps
ward
wagner
sapienza
im sure there are more. no reason has to be given.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Ohracing on January 14, 2025, 12:48:59 PM
northfield use to tell people all the time/  "we no longer want to do business with you"
belcher
pantaleano
tharps
ward
wagner
sapienza
im sure there are more. no reason has to be given.

Exactly no reason therefore no lawsuit.  Northfield knows how to do it.  Mel Turcotte also comes to mind.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Any1Left on January 14, 2025, 01:00:11 PM
There at least a dozen names that should be on that list--Tony Morgan supplying most or all of them

Maybe Patti Brittingham replacing that nit wit Hensley has some impact on these new suspensions
This is a well kept secret that every person knows about,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Letsgo95 on January 14, 2025, 01:33:20 PM
You don’t need proof of anything. All you have to say is you are not welcome here it’s that simple. As long as you don’t give a reason there is nothing to legally go back on it’s when you give a reason you open yourself up for litigation

What’s he bring to the table besides controlling races and schedule 1 narcotics. False ownership maybe
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Arrive7100 on January 14, 2025, 01:45:06 PM
This is a well kept secret that every person knows about,,,,,,,,

I believe Patti Brittingham and Victor Kirby are a couple.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: JENNY FROM THE BLOCK on January 14, 2025, 01:56:27 PM
What’s he bring to the table besides controlling races and schedule 1 narcotics. False ownership maybe

thats all. nothing much.
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Kirbys Ace on January 14, 2025, 03:19:02 PM
You can "exclude"(By track) but no racing commission can suspend on hearsay. Thus, why no suspension on Morgan. Man knows how to cover his tracks!
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Letsgo95 on January 14, 2025, 04:21:42 PM
I guess Patti is scared of him or it’s only the smaller stables they will pick on. She knows who is guys are while she stands Pat and allows them to still be there. I just wonder if she’s on the take as well
Title: Re: State of Delaware Suspensions
Post by: Grandstand Handicapper on January 14, 2025, 04:36:17 PM
Generally speaking, all racetracks, when considered private property, which they all can elect---even those owned by a state (like the Meadowlands used to be, vis a vis the NJSEA)---have "property rights" and the right to exclude. Yes, appeals, right to one's livelihood, etc., can be argued; but it's going to take a massive amount of litigation. The problem is racetracks either:
1) Turn a blind eye and a deaf ear
2) Sweep it under the rug, for selfish, self-serving, etc., reasons
3) Management is inept and don't know how to properly operate and run the business of a racetrack
4) Rely on others to enforce and govern
5) Are simply stupid.

That said, below are some links regarding exclusion, specifically Jerry Hollendorfer being excluded:

https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/private-property-rights-under-hisa/

https://paulickreport.com/nl-art-1/can-they-do-that-the-legal-precedent-or-not-behind-hollendorfers-exclusion

https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1676884

I don't intimately follow DE racing, but I am not surprised. Simply more like PA.
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