August 1, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-020 Trainer William Andrews is fined $500.00 for being the trainer of record on sample #E536221 taken from MAKO BANNER N in the 7th race on July 7th, 2022 at Ocean Downs, was found to contain the drug Cannabidiol (CBD). Trainer Andrews is fined $500.00, and must forfeit all purse monies. MAKO BANNER N finished 1st and was placed 8th. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling, and all purse monies must be returned within 72 hours of this issuance.
COMAR 09.10.03.04B. 4 multiple medication violation (MMV) points assessed.
August 2022 Standardbred Rulings - Maryland Racing Commission
August 1, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-021 Trainer Ryan Bailey is fined $500.00 for being the trainer of record on sample #E532631 taken from SCHRUTE in the 3rd race on July 3rd, 2022 at Ocean Downs, was found to contain the drug Cannabidiol (CBD). Trainer Bailey is fined $500.00, and must forfeit all purse monies. SCHRUTE finished 2nd and was placed 8th. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling, and all purse monies must be returned within 72 hours of this issuance.
COMAR 09.10.03.04B. 4 multiple medication violation (MMV) points assessed.
August 4, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-022 Driver Jason Thompson is fined $100.00 for talking on the track while scoring down HIDE THE CHEDDAR for the 6th race on August 3rd, 2022 at Ocean Downs. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling or Maryland Racing Commission licensee will be suspended until payment is received.
COMAR 09.10.02.41C
August 4, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-023 Driver Jared Moyer is fined $100.00 for failing to bring ALL LIES up into position at the start of the 9th race on August 4th, 2022 at Ocean Downs. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling or Maryland Racing Commission licensee will be suspended until payment is received.
USTA R.16 S 8(g)
August 7, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-024 Trainer Ryan Bailey is fined $500.00 being the trainer of record on sample #E532631 taken from SCHRUTE in the 3rd race on July 3rd, 2022 at Ocean Downs, was found to contain the drug Cannabidiol (CBD). Trainer Bailey is fined $500.00, and must forfeit all purse monies. SCHRUTE finished 2nd and was placed 8th. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling, and all purse monies must be returned within 72 hours of this issuance.
COMAR 09.10.03.04B. 4 multiple medication violation (MMV) points assessed.
August 10, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-025 Driver John Wagner is fined $100.00 for failing to keep both feet in the stirrups while driving MORGANS ALL IN in the 6th race on August 8th, 2022 at Ocean Downs. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling or Maryland Racing Commission licensee will be suspended until payment is received.
COMAR 09.10.02.33 H(6)
August 10, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-026 Trainer Brian Wright is fined $100.00 for a two late driver changes on the August 10th, 2022 racing program at Ocean Downs. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling or Maryland Racing Commission licensee will be suspended until payment is received.
COMAR 09.10.02.41 C
August 15, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-027 Driver Trae Porter is fined $100.00 for failing to bring GREEN EGGS N CAM up into position at the start of the 6th race on August 10th, 2022 at Ocean Downs. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling or Maryland Racing Commission licensee will be suspended until payment is received.
USTA R.16.02
August 18, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-028 Trainer Teresa Willabus is fined $100.00 for being late for Lasix with TEQUILA N ROSES on August 17th, 2022 at Ocean Downs. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling or Maryland Racing Commission licensee will be suspended until payment is received.
COMAR 09.10.03,08A F(1).(3)(c)
August 24, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-029 Trainer Cole Olsen is fined $100.00 for being late to the paddock with GOOD TO GO for the 11th race on August 17th, 2022 at Ocean Down. According to Ocean Downs general conditions, Mr. Olsen should’ve arrived in the paddock after the 5th race. Mr. Olsen arrived to the paddock during the post parade of the 7th race. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling or Maryland Racing Commission licensee will be suspended until payment is received.
COMAR 09.10.02.26B(1)(a)
Rescinded on 1/25/2023
August 22, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-030 Driver Jared Moyer is fined $200.00 for excessive use of the whip while driving SWEETASCANTAB, causing visible whip marks, in the 2nd race on August 21st, 2022 at Ocean Downs. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling or Maryland Racing Commission licensee will be suspended until payment is received.
COMAR 09.10.3 A (14)
August 24, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-031 Trainer Adrian Wisher is fined $100.00 for warming up DING DING DINGER for the 8th race before the race was cleared for pre-race blood testing on August 23rd, 2022 at Ocean Downs. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling or Maryland Racing Commission licensee will be suspended until payment is received.
09.10.02.24 F
August 28, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-032 Driver Trae Porter is fined $200.00 for excessive use of the whip while driving ALL GOLD, causing visible whip marks, in the 4th race on August 24th, 2022 at Ocean Downs. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling or Maryland Racing Commission licensee will be suspended until payment is received.
COMAR 09.10.3 A (14)
August 31, 2022 - Ocean Downs
OD 22-033 Driver Jared Moyer is fined $100.00 for being late to the paddock with MAKE AMERICA GREAT for the 9th race on August 29th, 2022 at Ocean Down. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling or Maryland Racing Commission licensee will be suspended until payment is received.
COMAR 09.10.02.26B(1)(a)