PENALTY BOX - 2014
Fines and suspensions issued by the licensed judges
of the Maine Harness Racing Commission
Occ - Occurrence
Susp - Suspension
Date Licensee Violation Occ Fine Susp Track Comments
11/10/14 Shawn Thayer Mr. Thayer did not keep his hole closed approaching the 1/4 mark while driving UNCLE BEN in race 6. He let SPEEDY RYAN in and SPEEDY RYAN finished 3rd.   $50   Bang  
11/07/14 Russell Lanpher, Jr. Mr. Lanpher did make a driving move approaching the 3/4 mark that impeded the progress of another horse 1 $50   Bang  
11/07/14 W. Drew Campbell While driving DAYDREAMIN LYNX in race 7 at Bangor on 11/7/14 Mr. Campbell did go inside the euro rail approaching the 7/8s mark. He was lapped on at the wire but the Judges determined that he did not gain sufficient ground to merit a placing.   $25   Bang  
11/07/14 Ron Cushing Mr. Cushing did go inside the euro rail at the 3/8s mark and was lapped on at the wire. The Judges did not feel he gained enough ground for a placing .   $25   Bang  
11/07/14 Heath Campbell Mr. Campbell did go inside the Euro Rail at the 7/8s turn. He finished 2nd by a nose and was not lapped on to another horse   $25   Bang  
10/25/14 Arthur Davignon Mr. Davignon did delay the start of the race 1 $25   Scar  
10/24/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer Jr., did fail to obey the instructions of an official by having his hands out of the hand holders. 1 $25   Bang  
10/24/14 Jon Chenard Mr. Chenard is fined $250, the purse for the 2nd race on 10/24/14 at Scarborough Downs be returned, the purse for the 8th race on 10/26/14 at Scarborough Downs be returned. Mr. Chenard will be suspended for 30 days starting on 3/28/15 and horses FOX VALLEY SHANNON and LADYOFCASTLEBROOK be suspended for 30 days will all days of suspension be suspended for positive test post race of Gualifenesin 1 $250 30 days Scar 3/28/15 - 4/26/15
10/18/14 Louis Gasbarro, III Mr. Gasbarro III did crowd or put a wheel under another at or near the 5/8th pole causing interference and that horse to make a break. Horse placed 6th. 1   4 Days Scar 10-21 - 10/24
10/18/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer Jr., did fail to conform to the rules of racing by talking extensively and often on the racetrack. 1 $25   Scar  
10/17/14 W. Drew Campbell Mr. Campbell did fail to obey the instructions of a racing official by smoking in the paddock area. 3 $50   Scar  
10/17/14 Louis Gasbarro, III Mr. Gasbarro III did fail to keep a line in each hand 2 $50   Scar  
10/14/14 Russell Lanpher, Jr. Mr. Lanpher Jr. did have his foot out the entire backstretch and was touching the horse 1 $50   Bang  
10/11/14 Mark Athearn Mr. Athearn did kick his horse, David The Saint, several times in the stretch 4 $200   Scar  
10/11/14 Kevin Switzer Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a line in each hand in the stretch 2 $100   Scar  
10/10/14 Michael Hitchcock Mr. Hitchcock did delay the post parade 1 $25   Bang  
10/10/14 Stanley Whittemore Mr. Whittemore did make a late driver change 1 $25   Bang  
10/09/14 Ron Cushing Mr. Cushing`s left foot did vanish from the video replay system for an extended period of time when it did appear it was clearly touching the horse. 3 $50   Bang  
10/09/14 Gary Mosher Mr. Mosher did go inside pylons in the stretch of race 1 at Bangor to try to gain an advantage. The horse finished 3rd and not lapped on to any other horse. 2 $25   Bang  
10/07/14 Philip Bo Sowers A hearing was held on 10/07/2014 at Bangor Raceway and it was determined that Mr. Philip Bo Sowers was in violation of ch7/46/1-C. He was IDENTIFIED by the Trainer as the person responsible for the horse NORTHERN SMOKEOUT. The Judges found that it was his negligence that put NORTHEN SMOKEOUT in the condition of UNFIT TO RACE. He did not provide adequate protection in the role of a 3rd party. - OVERTURNED BY COMMISSION 1 $750 65 Days Bang 10/18 - 12/21
10/07/14 Shayne Wright Mr. Wright did enter his horse NORTHERN SMOKEOUT the next day after he was informed by the Presiding Judge that his horse was on the Stewards List for Bleeding from the Jugular Vein in the Bangor Paddock. The Horse was found to be UNFIT TO RACE. He disregarded the judges notification and entered the horse at Scarborough Downs the next day. `1 $250   Bang  
9/27/14 Christopher Nye Mr. Nye did fail to drive as programmed in races 1 & 2 1 $50   Cum  
9/26/14 David McLellan Mr. McLellan did make a late driver change 1 $25   Cum  
9/26/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer did kick his horse 3 $150   Cum  
9/25/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer did kick his horse 2 $100   Cum  
9/24/14 Janet Davis Mrs. Davis did make a late driver change 1 $25   Cum  
9/24/14 Eugene Pratt Mr. Pratt did fail to maintain reasonable control of the horse 1   17 days Cum 9/25 - 10/11
9/23/14 Earlon Eugley Mr. Eugley did sell tor transfer a claimed horse within the specified number of days 1 $250   State  
9/23/14 Steven Nason Mr. Nason did fail to drive when programmed 3 $25   Cum  
9/22/14 Louis Gasbarro, III Mr. Gasbarro did fail to keep a rein in each hand 1 $50   Cum  
9/21/14 Shawn Thayer Mr. Thayer did fail to drive as programmed in races 4 & 9 1 $50   Cum  
9/20/14 Gary Mosher Mr. Mosher did have his foot out of the stirrup at the top of the stretch and it was touching the horse in the hock 4 $75   Farm  
9/20/14 Justin Parker Mr. Parker did have his lines in one hand and swinging the whip for a one handing situation 1 $100   Farm  
9/18/14 Mark Athearn Mr. Athearn's right foot did disappear from the video system for an extended period of time approaching te 3/4 pole 3 $50   Farm  
9/17/14 Heath Campbell Mr. Campbell did have his foot out of the stirrup and was touching the horse 3 $75   Farm  
9/15/14 Heath Campbell Mr. Campbell did have his foot out of the stirrup and approaching the 3/4 pole and was touching the horse 2 $50   Farm  
9/15/14 Dan Deslandes Mr. Deslandes did kick his horse with his right foot approaching the 3/4 pole 3 $125   Farm  
9/15/14 Ryan Hall Mr. Hall did break the plane of his helmet with his whipping arm in the lane 1 $100   Farm  
9/15/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer did whip outside the area between the sulky shafts and outside the confines of the wheels 2 $100   Farm  
9/14/14 L. Alex MacDonald Mr. MacDonald did break the vertical plane of his helmet several times during the race 2 $100   Farm  
9/14/14 Gary Mosher Mr. Mosher did have his foot out of the stirrup and was touching the horse 3 $50   Farm  
9/13/14 Justin Merton Mr. Mertin did fail to keep a rein in each hand 1 $50   Oxfd  
9/13/14 Kevin Switzer Mr. Switzer did fail to keep a rein in each hand 1 $50   Oxfd  
9/13/14 Philip "Bo" Sowers Mr. Sowers did fail to keep a rein in each hand 1 $50   Oxfd  
9/07/14 John Nason Mr. Nason did kick his horse, EAT YOUR ENEMY, thru the stretch drive 1 $100   Scar  
9/01/14 Walter LaFreniere, Jr. Mr. LaFreiniere did fail to keep a rein in each hand 1 $150   Wind  
8/31/14 Mark Athearn Mr. Athearn did fail to keep a rein in each hand 3 $150   Wind  
8/31/14 Ivan Davies Mr. Davies did fail to drive when programmed 1 $25   Scar  
8/30/14 Kenneth Hafford, III Mr. Hafford did make a late driver change 1 $25   Wind  
8/29/14 Philip "Bo" Sowers Mr. Sowers did make a late driver change 1 $25   Wind  
8/26/14 W. Drew Campbell Mr. Campbell did fail to keep a rein in each hand 3 $150   Wind  
8/24/14 Dan Deslandes Mr. Deslandes did kick his horse from the 3/4 pole home 2 $100   Scar  
8/24/14 Stephen Murchison Mr. Murchison did fail to honor his declaration with his horse MARC HALL 1 $100   Scar  
8/23/14 Louis Gasbarro, III Mr. Gasbarro did violate the pylon rule and leave the course in the stretch 1 $50   Scar  
8/19/14 Dan Deslandes Mr. Deslandes did fail to set and maintain a proper pace 1 $50   Union  
8/19/14 Philip "Bo" Sowers Mr. Sowers did fail to keep both feet in the stirrups 1 $50   Union  
8/17/14 Ryan Abel Mr. Abel did use improper language and conduct towards the starter 1 $100   Scar  
8/17/14 Mitchell Cushing Mr. Cushing did fail to keep a line in each hand 1 $50   Union  
8/16/14 James Smallwood Mr. Smallwood must pay a $500 fine, suspended for a period of 90 days, all but 30 days suspended starting on 3/28/2015, and the horse ALITLBITROCKNROLL be SUSPENDED for 30 DAYS with all days of suspension be suspended for positive test post race for Clenbuterol 1 $500 90 days Scar 3/28/15 - 4/26/15
8/15/14 Mark Athearn Mr. Athearn did fail to keep a line in each hand 2 $100   Skow  
8/09/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer, Jr. did have his foot out of the stirrup during the race 3 $75   Scar  
8/09/14 Wallace Watson Mr. Watson did have his foot out of the stirrup in the stretch 1 $50   Scar  
8/06/14 Joseph Douglas Mr. Douglas must pay a fine of $750, Mr. Douglas is suspended for a period of 6 months starting on 3/28/15, with all but 60 days suspended. The purse for the 2nd race on 8/6/14 at Topsham Fair be returned. The horse CHANTEUSE HANOVER be SUSPENDED for 30 days of the horse`s suspension be suspended. 1 $750 6 Mths Tops Suspension Starting 3/28/15
8/06/14 James Whelan Mr Whelan did make a late driver change 1 $25   Tops  
8/03/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer, Jr. did fail to drive when programmed 1 $50   Scar  
7/26/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer did single hand past the 3/4 pole 1 $50   Scar  
7/21/14 Christopher Hitchcock While taking a horse to the testing area in the Bangor Paddock on 7/19/2014 Mr. Hitchcock did display discontent on the procedure outlined by the MSHRC to keep the chain of custody intact. He did use improper language to a race official. 1 $50   Bang  
7/21/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. While entering the Race Track at Bangor in race 3 on 7/21/2014 Mr. Switzer Jr. did have a lit cigarette hanging from his mouth in the post parade for the viewing audience to see. Mr. Switzer Jr. did fail to obey the instructions of the Judges. 2 $50   Bang  
7/19/14 Philip "Bo" Sowers Mr. Sowers was late for the post parade and made no attempt to make the post parade and ruined a perfect alignment. This action hurt the judges feelings 1 $25   Bang  
7/19/14 Onil Bibeau Mr. Bibeau did leave the course at 5/8 by going inside several pylons. He was placed 6th. 1   4 days Scar 7/21 - 7/24
7/19/14 W. Drew Campbell While Driving #3 YOUR SPECIAL Mr. Campbell did put both lines in one hand, and broke the vertical plain of his helmet with the other, causing a one handing effect while driving through the stretch. 1 $100   Bang  
7/19/14 Michael Cushing While driving #5 SHADYTOUCH in race 3 at Bangor on 7/19/14 Mr. Cushing did come out late at the 3/8s mark and caused interference with #6 DANCERS PASS and Driver Watson. He was placed 5th. 1 $50 Bang
7/19/14 Dan Deslandes Mr. Deslandes did have his foot out of the stirrup in the stretch 2 $50   Scar  
7/19/14 Wallace Watson While Driving WESTERN VICTORY in race 11 at Bangor on 7/19/14, Mr. Watson did fail to keep both lines in one hand and broke the vertical plain of his helmet several times down the backstretch and through the stretch drive to the wire. 1 $150   Bang  
7/17/14 Steven Nason Mr. Nason did fail to drive when programmed 2 $25   Scar  
7/14/14 Mark Athearn While driving DAVID THE SAINT in race 4 at Bangor on 7/14/2014 Mr. Athearn did put both lines in one hand at the 7/8s pole and did not break the plain of his vertical helmet. 1 $50   Bang  
7/14/14 Mark Athearn Mr. Athearn did have his foot out in the stretch run while driving #3 DAVID THE SAINT and his foot was touching the horse. 2 $50   Bang  
7/11/14 Robert Blanchard While driving GW MCLINTOCK in race 4 at Bangor Mr. Blanchard did crowd # 1 MARAS WORLD and driver Kenneth Hafford, III after the 3/4 pole. GW MCLINTOCK did finish 5th and placed 6th for the infraction. 1 $50   Bang  
7/11/14 Walter LaFreniere, Jr. While driving # 5 SMACKDOWN BROWN in race 4 at Bangor, Mr. LaFreniere Jr. did put both lines in one hand and broke the vertical plain of the helmet and caused a one handing situation several times in the drive to the wire. 1 $100   Bang  
7/08/14 Chris Johnston Mr. Johnston did make a late driver change 1 $25   Bang  
7/08/14 Robert Nadeau Mr. Nadeau did come out after the 5/8s mark and cause Driver Ron Cushing to move into the 3 path. 1   3 days Bang 7/10 - 7/12
7/07/14 Heath Campbell While driving PEMBROKE PICTURE in race 10 at Bangor Mr. Campbell did go inside 3 pylons at the 3/8s mark. PEMBROKE PICTURE was the winner in a photo by a neck or less and the judges ruled that the finish was close enough to make the placing based on the amount of pylons and distance that PEMBROKE PICTURE gained and the closeness of the finish. PEMBROKE PICTURE was placed 2nd 2 $50   Bang  
7/06/14 W. Drew Campbell Mr. Campbell did fail to obey the instructions of an official by smoking in the paddock. 2 $25   Scar  
7/05/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer Jr., did drive his horse in a careless manner by putting a wheel under another at or near the 5/8 pole. 2 $100   Scar  
7/05/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer Jr., did drive in a careless manner by failing to have control of his horse at or near the 1/4 pole. 1 $50   Scar  
7/03/14 Kevin Switzer Mr. Switzer did have his right foot out of the stirrup at or near the 3/4 pole 1 $50   Scar  
7/01/14 Charlene Cushing Mrs. Cushing did make a late driver change 1 $25   Bang  
7/01/14 Michael Graffam Mr. Graffam did make a late driver change 1 $25   Bang  
7/01/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer, Jr. was found to be smoking in the paddock. This fine is progressive. 1 $100   Bang  
6/30/14 Randy Bickmore Mr. Bickmore is the trainer of OUR GIRLS CHANCE N and is soley responsible for all actions pertaining to this equine. Even though Mr. Bickmore was not present on 6/30/14 at Bangor he had another representative tending to this horse and the horse was not at the LASIX barn by the prescribed time. 1 $50   Bang  
6/30/14 Heath Campbell While driving FAST BEN in race 9 at Bangor on 6/30/14, Mr. Campbell did have his right foot out of the stirrup around the 5/8s turn and 1/2 way up the backside. This penalty is progressive. 2 $75   Bang  
6/29/14 Mark Athearn Mr. Athearn did have his foot out of the stirrup 1 $50   Scar  
6/28/14 Gary Mosher Mr. Mosher did leave the course by going inside pylons during the race 1 $50   Scar  
6/27/14 Heath Campbell Mr. Campbell while driving PEMBROKE POPEYE in race 8 at Bangor did change course in the stretch drive just enough to cause Driver Kim Ireland to make a different racing move. PEMPROKE POPEYE finished 3rd and placed 4th behind # 4 CCC. There was a hearing on 6/30/2014 and the judges found no reason to change their decision. No appeal has been filed. 1 $50   Bang  
6/27/14 Philip "Bo" Sowers While driving HIGH CALIBRE N in race 5 at Bangor on 6/27/30, Mr. Sowers did cross over in front of #4 SUN BEAU SLICK and Driver Randy White just after the 1/4 mark. HIGH CALIBRE finished 1st and placed 5th for the infraction. Mr. Sowers requested a hearing and the judges found on 6/30/14 no reason to change their original ruling. No appeal has been filed. 1 $50   Bang  
6/24/14 Clayton Merrill, Jr. Mr. Merrill did have his horse late to the post parade 1 $25 Bang
6/24/14 Kevin Switzer While driving #2 ISWHATITIS at Bangor Mr. Switzer did open up a hole in the 3 spot approaching the 1/4 pole and allowed Mr. Davis Jr. a seat 3rd after he was parked. Mr. Davis Jr. finished 3rd in this contest. Mr. Switzer finished 6th. 1 $50   Bang  
6/24/14 Shawn Thayer Mr. Thayer did not have his foot out of the stirrup in the conventional way. He did slip his foot up and down from the plate in a manner that the judges believed was giving the horse a slight advantage. For Now finished 4th. Mr. Thayer was fined 25 for the intent of having his foot out. 2 $25 Bang
6/23/14 Mark Athearn While driving WESTERN MOMENT in race 2 at Bangor, Mr. Athearn did cause interference with Driver Richard Bartlett Jr. and IMCHILNONADIRTROAD. While attempting to go into the 2 hole at the 1/8 pole Mr. Athearn crossed into the hole and did not keep pace with the leader and did not give Mr. Bartlett Jr. enough time to adjust to his move. Mr. Athearn`s actions caused the horse to make a break. Was 3rd and place 7th. The fine was 100 and not appeal has been filed. 1 $100   Bang  
6/23/14 Randal Smith Mr. Smith did have his horse late for the post parade 1 $25   Bang  
6/20/14 Randy White Mr. White while driving SUN BEAU SLICK in race 7 at Bangor did impede the progress of # 1 WESTERN RIVAL. Mr. Whittemore filed and objection and the judges filed an inquiry into the same incident. SUN BEAU SLICK finished 5th but placed 7th for the infraction. Mr. White has been suspended from driving for (3) consecutive Maine driving days 6/21 , 6/22 , 6/23. No appeal was filed. 1   3 days Bang 6/21, 6/22, 6/23
6/14/14 Dan Deslandes Mr. Deslandes did whip his horse after the race going back to the paddock 1 $100   Scar  
6/14/14 L. Alex MacDonald An analysis of the human test sample obtained on June 14, 2014 at Scarborough Downs revealed the presence of Benzoylecognine, a metabolite of Cocaine. You must submit to a mandatory drug test until the retesting achieves one "negative" result. 1   10 days State 7/9 - 7/18
6/14/14 Philip "Bo" Sowers Mr. Sowers was late to the medication barn with his horse 1 $50   Scar  
6/13/14 Greg Bowden While driving ALL NATURAL in race 6, Mr. Bowden did cross wheels with # 2 ASHLEE`S COOL GAL heading into the first turn. Both drivers corrected themselves and ASHLEE`S COOL GAL went on to win the race. ALL NATURAL finished 4th therefore there was no placing. 1 $50   Bang  
6/10/14 Joey Mosher While driving TRANSCENDENT in race 4, Mr. Mosher had his foot out of stirrup for a ridiculous amount of time down the entire backstretch. His foot was touching the horse sporadically during this action. 1 $50   Bang  
6/10/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. While heading to the 3/4 mark Mr. Switzer Jr. Had his foot out of the stirrup and touching the horse. The horse finished 1st. This fine is progressive. 2 $75   Bang  
6/09/14 Richard Humphrey Mr. Humphrey did change the driver to himself in race 5. The change was worth it for he won the race. 1 $25   Bang  
6/07/14 Ron Cushing Mr. Cushing while driving SPEEDY RYAN in race 7 at Bangor did drift off the pylons approaching the 3/4 mark.After drifting out the horse would not return to the inside track and did allow for #6 PEMBROKE PRAYER to pass inside of him. The Judges ruled that although Mr. Cushing was not totally at fault for the infraction, he needed to take responsibility for putting the horse in the position he was in. 1 $50   Bang  
6/03/14 David McLellan Mr. McLellan did not have KITKAT DU RUISSEAU in line and ready for the post parade of race 8. This action caused the post parade to be less than perfect. 1 $25   Bang  
6/03/14 Randy White Mr. White did not have SUN BEAU SLICK in line and ready for the post parade of race 1. This action caused the post parade to be less than perfect. 1 $25   Bang  
6/02/14 Brian Blanchard Mr. Blanchard did have his foot out of the stirrup and touching the horse TITAN DE VIE in race 5. He continued this behavior approaching the 3/4 pole and through the stretch drive 2 $75   Bang  
6/02/14 Charlene Cushing While driving FOUR STARZ NUTS in race 3,  Mrs. Cushing used her whip in a manner that clearly did not allow the horse a response time to her commands. She continued to use her whip even when the horse was not in contention and backing up. This drive was not consistent with the Judges idea of being fair to the equine and perception of Harness Racing. 1 $100   Bang  
5/31/14 Ryan Abel Mr. Abel did fail to obey the instructions of a racing official by smoking in the paddock. 1 $25   Scar  
5/31/14 L. Alex MacDonald Mr. MacDonald did fail to obey the instructions of a racing official by smoking in the paddock. 1 $25   Scar  
5/27/14 Brian Blanchard Mr. Blanchard did have his foot out of the stirrup at the 5/8s mark and then again in the stretch drive. He also was making contact with the horse. 1 $50   Bang  
5/26/14 Heath Campbell Mr. Campbell did have his Right Foot out of Stirrup heading to the 3/4 mark and his foot was touching the horse. 1 $50   Bang  
5/26/14 L. Alex MacDonald While driving BOY CRAZY at Bangor on 5/26/14 in race 4 Mr. MacDonald in the judges opinion did use the whip in a manner that did not give BOY CRAZY the chance to respond properly. BOY CRAZY was not in contention and the use of the whip clearly did not do the horse proper justice. BOY CRAZY finished the race 7th. 1 $100   Bang  
5/25/14 Paul Battis Mr. Battis did go inside multiple pylons in the first turn 1 $50   Scar  
5/24/14 Kevin Switzer Mr. Switzer did go inside multiple pylons in the first turn 1 $50   Scar  
5/23/14 Ryan Hall An analysis of the test sample obtained from VICKERS HANOVER following its second place finish in the first race at Bangor Raceway on May 23, 2014 revealed the presence of Methocarbamol, a Class IV Drug. 1   30 days State 7/22 - 8/20
5/20/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer Jr. was in a path that allowed another horse to take an inside route to his own while on the front after the 3/4 mark. He also drifted wide during the race and stretch drive. He has been fined 100 for letting a horse pass inside needlessly. 1 $100   Bang  
5/20/14 Shawn Thayer Mr. Thayer did have both feet out of the stirrups approaching the 3/4 mark while driving #6 FOR NOW in race 8. His feet were making contact with the horse. 1 $50   Bang  
5/19/14 Gary Mosher Mr. Mosher did have his left foot out of stirrup through the stretch drive while driving TOWN FOOL in race 9. Mr. Mosher requested a hearing that was granted and the result was conclusive of the violation. 2 $75   Bang  
5/18/14 Gary Mosher Mr. Mosher did kick his horse during the stretch run 1 $75   Scar  
5/17/14 W. Drew Campbell Mr. Campbell did fail to obey the instructions of an official by smoking in the paddock area. 1 $25   Scar  
5/13/14 Andrew Harrington While driving # 1 JUNGLE WAR at Bangor Mr. Harrington did move out late at the 1/2 mile marker and impeded the progress of # 5 BEAUXARTS HANOVER in race 10. JUNGLE WAR finished 1st but placed 2nd for the infraction. 1 $100   Bang  
5/13/14 Timothy Hudson While driving TABATHA in race 3 Mr. Hudson did cross over and cause #3 ILIKEYOUALATTE and driver Chris Nye to make a different racing move after the start . Mr. Hudson has been suspended from driving on 5/16. No appeal has been filed. 1   1 Day Bang May 16
5/13/14 Ron Cushing Mr. Cushing did have his left foot out of the stirrup in the stretch drive of race 2 while driving PEMBROKE BARONESS. 2 $75   Bang  
5/12/14 Michael Cushing Mr. Cushing did have his right foot out of the stirrup in the stretch drive of race 7 while driving CIRCLE`S SHOGUN at Bangor Raceway. 1 $50   Bang  
5/11/2014 David Miller David V. Miller, the trainer of record of HAWK`S CRY ELECTRA who raced at Scarborough Downs on May 11, 2014, LUSCIOUS LEIGH who raced on May 18, 2014 at Scarborough Downs and RD MISTY who raced at Scarborough Downs on May 11, 2014 admitted that a prohibited level of phenylbutazone (HAWK`S CRY ELECTRA, LUSCIOUS LEIGH) and flunixin (RD MISTY) was present after post-race testing. After a hearing by the MSHRC, it is ordered that David V. Miller be suspended for 30 days with all of the days suspended and be given a $150.00 fine. In addition, it is ordered that the purses won by the aforementioned horses be forfeited and the horses be suspended for a period of 30 days with all days of the suspension suspended. 1 $150   Scar  
5/09/14 Maynard Morrison An analysis of the test sample obtained from UPFRONT GRANT’S GIRL following its second place finish in the fourth race at Bangor Raceway on May 9, 2014 revealed an impermissible level of Lasix, in violation of Commission Rule 11 Section 1. $100.00 fine suspended, the purse for second place be forfeited and the horse UPFRONT GRANT’S GIRL be suspended for a period of 30 days. 1 $100   Bang  
5/09/14 Greg Bowden Mr. Bowden was seen smoking as he was coming out of the confines of the paddock by the Paddock Judge Mr. Frank Hall Jr.. This action is in direct violation of Track Rules at HC Bangor LLC. Mr. Bowden did fail to obey the instructions of the Judges. CH7/53-1B 1 $100   Bang  
5/06/14 Dan Deslandes Mr. Deslandes did have his foot out up the backside after the 5/8ths pole 1 $50   Bang  
5/06/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer Jr. did have his foot out of the stirrup approaching the 3/4 mark. 1 $50   Bang  
5/4/14 Megan Laughlin Ms. Laughlin did fail to obey the instructions of the paddock judge by smoking in the paddock. 1 $25   Scar  
5/03/14 Heath Campbell While driving PEMBROKE PICTURE in race 1 at Bangor Mr. Campbell did go inside 1 pylon and run over another at the 3/8s mark. At the 7/8s mark Mr. Campbell went inside 2 pylons and ran over another.The judges ruled that even though he left the course twice he did not gain sufficent ground to warrant a placing. The horse finished 1st and Mr. Campbell was fined 50.00 for the infraction. 1 $50   Bang  
4/28/14 Ron Cushing While driving # 2 OFFICIALLY CRAZY in race 6 at Bangor Mr. Cushing did have his foot out of Stirrup approaching 3/4s and around the final turn and in the stretch drive. 1 $50   Bang  
4/28/14 Gary Mosher While driving # 6 CAMS RECESS in race 4 at Bangor Mr. Mosher did have his foot out approaching 3/4s and around the final turn. 1 $50   Bang  
4/28/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer Jr. did not honor his driving duties at Bangor on 4/28/2014. He was scheduled to drive #3 ANGEL OF DESIRE in race #3, #6 CAMS RECESS in race #4, and #1 SIGN OF THUNDER in race # 7. 1 $50   Bang  
4/28/14 Shawn Thayer Mr. Thayer did impede the progress of another horse causing interference which resulted in placings - horse placed sixth 1 $50   Bang  
4/26/14 Kevin Switzer, Jr. Mr. Switzer did impede the progress of another horse causing interference which resulted in placings - horse placed third 1 $100   Scar  
4/20/14 Steven Nason Mr. Nason did fail to drive when programmed to do so due to no licenses. 1 $25   Scar  
4/18/14 Philip "Bo" Sowers Mr. Sowers did impede the progress of another horse causing it to break, placed fifth 1 $100   Scar  
4/13/14 Eugene Pratt Mr. Pratt did impede the progress of another horse causing it to break, placed sixth 1 $100   Scar