Four-Year Ban Over Integrity Issues October 31, 2016 It was recently announced that a harness driver has been handed a four-year ban and a $500 fine after having been found guilty of charges relating to racing integrity issues.
BHA Bans Steroids In Racehorses June 26, 2014 The British Horseracing Authority has announced that it will be taking a zero-tolerance approach on the presence of steroids in racehorses.
Sears Can Drive At Gural Tracks June 24, 2014 In a release issued Tuesday, June 24 by the Meadowlands Racetrack, Jeff Gural announced that he has spoken with driver Brian Sears and that ‘The White Knight’ is allowed to drive in any race he wishes...
OHHA On Gural/Sears Situation June 23, 2014 On Monday, June 23, the Ontario Harness Horse Association issued a response to the decision of Meadowlands Racetrack operator Jeff Gural to ban driver Brian Sears from participating in anything but st...
Gural’s Statement On Sears Situation June 20, 2014 On Friday, June 20, Jeff Gural, the chairman of New Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, issued a statement regarding his decision to ban driver Brian Sears from participating in races at the Meado...
Qualifiers Flood Mohawk, Big M June 20, 2014 Two-year-old qualifying action flooded both the Meadowlands Racetrack and Mohawk Racetrack Friday morning, and both raceways hosted the sessions under perfect weather conditions.
Sears' Statement On Restrictions June 19, 2014 Trot Insider has learned that driver Brian Sears will no longer be able to drive in qualifiers or overnight events at Meadowlands Racetrack, Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs.
HRNZ Announces Anabolic Steroid Ban October 10, 2013 Following on from recent decisions by the Australian Racing Board and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, the Board of Harness Racing New Zealand has approved a ban on the use of anabolic steroids for ho...
NZTR Bans Anabolic Steroids October 02, 2013 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has approved a ban on the use of anabolic steroids for horses both in and out of competition.
Eight-Year Ban For Godolphin Trainer April 25, 2013 On Thursday, April 25, Mahmood Al Zarooni, trainer for Godolphin, the powerhouse thoroughbred racing stable which is owned by Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was handed an eight-...
Fusco Ban Upheld In New York State March 29, 2012 The New York State Racing and Wagering Board’s five-year license ban of a harness trainer who repeatedly violated the board’s rules regarding banned substances will be upheld, after the New York State...
Down Under Trainer Handed 10-Year Ban January 31, 2012 It has been reported that trainer Dean Atkinson has been handed a 10-year ban from the sport of standardbred racing. He is the first harness racing licensee that has been penalized in regard to the sw...
NJ Sports Wagering One Step Closer January 18, 2012 On Tuesday, January 17, Governor Chris Christie signed legislation which will pave the way for legalized sports wagering in New Jersey. In order to make expanded gaming a reality in NJ, the state will...
