Burke suspension NOW?

[London]

And still get trainer of the year..

[Generation XYZ]

Trainer of th year sheould be someone that has a clean record for YEARSSSSSS.

[Miguel_Sanchez]

How many total infractions do you think Ron Burke has since 2008 when he took over?  How many postive tests since 2008?  How many positives did the old man get before 2008?  No one will guess these numbers!

[HarnessFan1981]

How many total infractions do you think Ron Burke has since 2008 when he took over?  How many postive tests since 2008?  How many positives did the old man get before 2008?  No one will guess these numbers!

Ron Burke has 101 infractions from Jan 1 2008 till now. I counted 15 positive tests in the timeframe.

[horses first]

Pocono is CLOSED for another month and they wait 5 months to finalize this? This is a blatant example of racing commissions NOT doing their job. Why was this not finalized in October BEFORE the Breeders Crown and then the TVG races? There is NO excuse for ANY medications to be in a horse's system and the people who are caught probably cannot pronounce the name of the very substance they are putting into their horses! ONLY health care PROFESSIONALS are LICENSED to administer drugs............ Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) is a quaternary ammonium salt which serves as a respiratory enhancing drug.

Yep for these big trainers with huge stables along with being owners on many of them never seem to get the days during stake season. They get a stay on the positive and it magically it appears in Dec or Jan that they have in deed have a fine and suspension. This is why this sport never will be mainstream, racing boards are feckless, trainers will do anything to gain a edge, and they get away with all of these because their is no fanfare to call it out. No other real sport with being the top athlete, highest paid coach, or GM, or owner would ha e all these infractions and not be pushed out. The con game is real and in harness racing to big to fail as it needs the FBI and years of investigations to catch some of the filthy fucks.

[Miguel_Sanchez]

Bob Baffert records from 1979-1980 show 22 drug-related positives.  Burke Brigaid from 1986-2023 show 25 drug-related positives.  Let's be clear that Baffert has only 1 Lidocaine to Burkes 7 and Baffert has never been caught or accused of having Hypodermic Needles or Drug Paraphernalia like Burke.

See for you own eyes -

08/12/2023 Y 01/07/2024 IR Positive test- post race

Horse:
SAN DOMINO A

Pharmaceuticals:
Glycopyrrolate (Class 4)

Additional Details:
PA Code 7-203.22, 401.3(a)(b) Sample # 405639 collected from the horse SAN DOMINO A after race #13 on 8/12/2023 at Pocono Downs was found to contain Glycopyrrolate. This is a violation of the PA medication rules. Ron Burke as the trainer of record is fined $2500 and suspended (Full) 30 days starting on 1/19/2024 and continuing through 2/17/2024. SAN DOMINO A finished 1st and is disqualified. There is loss of the purse of $7,250.00 which must be returned for redistribution. During this suspension all horses owned and trained by him are barred from all grounds under the jurisdiction of the SHRC. Any transfer of horses by Mr. Burke must be approved by the judges at Pocono Downs or the SHRC. This ruling may be appealed in writing within 10 days of this decision. The State Horse Racing Commission 2301 N. Cameron St. Room 301, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Attn: Anthony Salerno Phone: 717-787-5196
Fined: $ 2,500
Full suspension - 30 days:
01/19/2024 - 02/17/2024
Horse  Disqualified, Purse Redistribution



07/09/2023 Y 11/01/2023 IR Positive test- post race

Horse:
LATER DUDES

Pharmaceuticals:
Betamethasone (Class 4)

Additional Details:
Blood sample #915585 collected at Northfield Park on 7/9/23 from the horse Later Dudes was found to contain Betamethasone at a concentration of 18+-1 picograms per milliliter of plasma. This exceeds the Regulatory Threshold of 10 picograms per milliliter adopted by the OSRC. Second Class C violation in the last 365 days. Mr. Burke had a telephonic hearing with the judges on 11/1/23. He is hereby fined $1000 and suspended for 15 days. Later Dudes is disqualified, and as a result of the disqualification the purse is ordered to be returned ($10,000.00). The penalty will be reduced to 7 days suspension, $1000 fine and loss of purse if not appealed. O.S.R.C.-3769-18-01(B)(1),(10),(13),(15)&(16) 18-02 18-99 During his suspension Mr. Burke is denied the use and privileges of all grounds sanctioned by the OSRC. Any horses that he wants to transfer to another owner or trainer must be approved by the judges or OSRC. Mr. Burke has 48 hours to appeal this ruling.
Fined: $ 1,000
Full suspension - 7 days:
12/15/2023 - 12/21/2023
Horse  Disqualified, Purse Redistribution


 
06/25/2023 Y 10/19/2023 IR Positive test- post race

Horse:
SAULSBROOK GENESIS

Pharmaceuticals:
Altrenogest (Class 4)

Additional Details:
Blood sample #914213 collected at Northfield Park on 6/25/23 from the gelding Saulsbrook Genesis was found to contain Altrenogest. On 10/18/23 Mr. Burke had a telephonic hearing with the judges. All purse money must be returned for redistribution ($10,000.00). He and is hereby fined $1000. The penalty will be reduced to a fine of $500 if not appealed. O.S.R.C.-3769-18-01(B)(10)&(13) 18-02 18-99 The fine must be paid and purse returned by 10/29/23.
Fined: $ 500
Horse  Disqualified, Purse Redistribution



09/30/2022 Y 02/02/2023 RU Positive test- post race

Horse:
ROCKIN RON

Pharmaceuticals:
Furosemide (Not Classified)

Additional Details:
Mr. Burke did not appeal so his fine has been reduced to $500.The fine must be paid to the OSRC and the purse returned to Dayton Raceway by February 8th. Fined: $ 500


09/11/2021 Y 12/27/2023 RU Positive test- post race

Horse:
DE LOS CIELOS DEO

Pharmaceuticals:
Lidocaine (Class 2)

Additional Details:
By Ruling No. 22MDH7, dated January 26, 2022, trainer Ronald J. Burke was issued a 15 day suspension, $500.00 fine, disqualification of the horse "De Los Cielos Deo," and loss of purse for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.1(a)(b), N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.6(a)(b)(c)(d) and N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.7(a)(b)(c)(d) in connection with a post-race positive test result revealing the presence of Hydroxylidocaine in the horse "De Los Cielos Deo" after the 2nd race on September 11, 2021. Mr. Burke appealed the decision of the Board of Judges and requested a stay of the penalties. By Ruling No. 22TRH15, dated February 11, 2022, a stay was granted and the matter was transmitted to the Office of Administrative Law ("OAL") as a contested case. On September 14, 2023, Administrative Law Judge Margaret M. Monaco ("ALJ") issued an initial decision, which affirmed the determination of the Board of Judges regarding the rules violated and the penalties imposed. At its November 15, 2023 meeting, the New Jersey Racing Commission determined to adopt the initial decision. Having adopted the initial decision, the penalties issued in Ruling No. 22MDH7 are reinstated. Ronald J. Burke is hereby suspended from January 4, 2024 through and including January 18, 2024. Payment of the fine is due on or before January 18, 2024. The Horsemen's Bookkeeper is hereby ordered to redistribute the purse monies from the 2nd race on September 11, 2021 at the Meadowlands Racetrack accordingly. During the period of suspension, Ronald J. Burke is denied access to all grounds that are under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Racing Commission for any and all purposes. Related rulings: 22MDH7, dated January 26, 2022 and 22TRH15, dated February 11, 2022
Fined: $ 500
Full suspension - 15 days:
01/04/2024 - 01/18/2024
Horse  Disqualified, Purse Redistribution


07/30/2021 Y 06/16/2023 RU Positive test- post race

Horse:
FIFTYFOUR K

Pharmaceuticals:
Triamcinolone (Class 4)

Additional Details:
RULING #23016C ORDER AND NOW, this 30th day of May 2023, upon consideration of the testimony and exhibits of record, it is hereby ORDERED that Ruling No. 22024M issued by the Meadows Board of Judges dated February 25, 2022, imposing sanctions upon Appellant Ronald J. Burke, is AFFIRMED in Part, and REVERSED in Part. The imposed fine of $1,500 and loss of purse is AFFIRMED. The 15-day suspension is VACATED.
Fined: $ 1,500
Horse  Disqualified, Placed 8, Purse Redistribution


05/29/2021 Y 07/24/2021 IR Positive test- post race

Horse:
DRUNK ON YOUR LOVE

Pharmaceuticals:
Triamcinolone (Class 4)

Additional Details:
Scioto Downs, Trainer Ron Burke is hereby fined one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and ordered to return the purse of three thousand seven hundred-fifty dollars ($3,750.00) for violation of Ohio State Racing Commission Rule 3769-18-01 B)(1). Blood Sample #893638 taken from the horse DRUNK ON YOUR LOVE and tested by the Analytical Toxicology Laboratory at the Ohio Department of Agriculture on June 1, 2021 showed the presence of Triamcinolone acetonide at a concentration of 121 +/- 1 picograms/milliliter of plasma, which exceeds the O.S.R.C. regulatory threshold of 100 picograms/ml of plasma. If the fine is not paid and purse returned to the judges by 8/10/2021 you may be suspended and or license revoked by the O.S.R.C
Fined: $ 1,000


12/12/2020 Y 11/30/2022 RU Positive test- post race

Horse:
TRU LOU

Pharmaceuticals:
Dextromethorphan (Class 4)

Additional Details:
As a result of an agreed upon disposition of the appeal, trainer Burke is hereby suspended for 10 days, fined $500 dollars and will receive 1/2 Multiple Medication Violation point. Said suspension will be served from December 1, 2022 through and including December 10, 2022. Payment of the $500 dollar fine shall be paid on or before December 10, 2022. The horse TRU LOU is hereby disqualified from sharing in the purse from the 1st race on December 12, 2020. The Horsemen's Bookkeeper is hereby ordered to redistribute the purse monies from the 1st race on December 12, 2020 at the Meadowlands Racetrack accordingly. During the period of suspension, Ronald Burke is denied access to all grounds that are under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Racing Commission for any and all purposes. Related rulings: 211VIDH49, dated Apri127, 2021 and 21 TRH 10, dated May 6, 2021.
Fined: $ 500
Full suspension - 10 days:
12/01/2022 - 12/10/2022
Horse  Disqualified, Purse Redistribution


12/02/2019 Y 01/11/2020 IR Positive test- post race

Horse:
WORKINITONBROADWA Y

Pharmaceuticals:
Flunixin (Class 4)

Additional Details:
Blood sample #879068 collected at Northfield Park on 12/2/19 from the horse Workinitonbroadwa y was found to contain flunixin at a concentration of 35+-4 nanograms per milliliter of plasma. This exceeds the Regulatory Threshold of 20 nanograms per milliliter adopted by the OSRC. O.S.R.C.-3769-18-01(B)(1)(a) 18-01(B)(13) 18-02 18-99 If the fine is not paid to the judges by 1/23/20 you may be suspended and or license revoked by the commission.



07/18/2019 Y 03/03/2020 RU Positive test- post race

Horse:
MCBOOGITTY

Pharmaceuticals:
Gabapentin (Class 3)

Additional Details:
Mr. Burke has agreed to a settlement with the Ohio State Racing Commission regarding Case #2019-23. He agrees to pay a $1,000.00 fine by March 16, 2020 and return the purse ($4,000.00) to Scioto Downs by March 16, 2020. O.S.R.C.-3769-18-01(A)(2) 18-01(B)(1), (10)&(13) 18-02 18-99 If the fine is not paid to the judges by 3/16/20 you may be suspended and or license revoked by the commission. If the purse money is not returned by 3/16/20 the owner shall stand suspended until all purse money has been returned to the permit holder. Horses owned wholly or in part by the owner shall also be suspended and are not transferable until the purse money has been returned.
Fined: $ 1,000
Horse  Disqualified, Purse Redistribution



11/12/2018 Y 03/02/2020 RU Positive test- post race

Horse:
ROCK N TONY

Pharmaceuticals:
Gabapentin (Class 3)

Additional Details:
Mr. Burke has agreed to a settlement with the Ohio State Racing Commission regarding Case #2018-23. He agrees to pay a $1,000.00 fine by March 16, 2020 and return the purse ($5,250.00) to Northfield Park by March 16, 2020. O.S.R.C.-3769-18-01(A)(2) 18-01(B)(1), (10)&(13) 18-02 18-99 If the fine is not paid to the judges by 3/16/20 you may be suspended and or license revoked by the commission. If the purse money is not returned by 3/16/20 the owner shall stand suspended until all purse money has been returned to the permit holder. Horses owned wholly or in part by the owner shall also be suspended and are not transferable until the purse money has been returned.
Fined: $ 1,000
Horse  Disqualified, Purse Redistribution


10/21/2015 Y 11/12/2015 IR Positive test- post race

Horse:
NAMESMUSCLE

Pharmaceuticals:
Methylprednisolon e (Class 4)

Additional Details:
CODE 58-183.352 183.355 183.357 183.336 Sample #294744 collected on 10/21/2015 from the horse Namesmuscle was found to contain Methylprednisolon e. Ronald Burke as trainer is in violation of PHRC medication rules and the trainer responsibility rule. Please note that Mr. Burke has waived his right to a Judges hearing. All purse money earned on 10/21/2015 must be returned within 10 days of ruling and redistributed. Fine must be paid within 10 days of ruling. Please note that you have the right to appeal this decision in writing to the PA Harness Racing Commission within ten (10) days after notice of this decision as set forth in 58 Pa. Code §§ 183.404 (a). The mailing address for an appeal is:Pa Harness Racing Commission 2301 North Cameron Street Room 301 Harrisburg Pa. 17110
Fined: $ 1,000
Horse  Disqualified, Placed 8, Purse Redistribution


01/11/2013 Y 02/07/2013 IR Medication procedure violation

Horse:
DW'S NY YANK

Pharmaceuticals:
Furosemide (Not Classified)

Additional Details:
Vioaltion of N.J.A.C. Rule 13:71-23.8 - Administering medication to respiratory bleeders Warning Issued!


01/10/2011 Y 04/06/2011 IR Positive test- post race

Horse:
HARLEM ROCKTURNE

Pharmaceuticals:
Oxycodone (Class 1)

Additional Details:
PA Code Title 58 - 183.352, 183.355, 183.357, Ron Burke as program trainer of HARLEM ROCTURNE, your horse tested positive for oxycodone after racing at the Meadows on 1/10/11. During a hearing before the Board of Judges, your employee testified under oath that he had purchased oxycodone on the street and was using the drug while in contact with the horse on race day and while in the paddock. HARLEM ROCKTURNE tested positive for Oxycodone at a level of 0.1238 ng/ml in plasma, confirmed by Industrial labs of Colorado. The purse is ordered to be redistributed. HARLEM ROCKTURNE finished first, placed seventh DQ. Horse  Disqualified, Placed 7, Purse Redistribution:  Redistribute Purse
Fined: $ 50
Fined: $ 50
Fined: $ 50

09/22/2010 Y 10/28/2010 AP Positive test- post race

Horse:
ROCK N SOUL

Pharmaceuticals:
Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) (Class 4)

Additional Details:
Appealed
01/17/2003 
Y 07/22/2003 RU Possession of hypodermic needles, syringes and/or injectable and/or other drugs

Additional Details:
Ruling 3047M dated February 10th, 2003 issued by the Judges at Meadows Racetrack is hereby rescinded. Ruling No. 03054C Ruling No. 03007C

07/07/1992 Y 11/09/1992 RU Medication procedure violation

Additional Details:
Having withdrawn his apeal re ruling of 7/7/92 for possession of drug paraphernalia, it is ruled that he pay the $250 fine and serve the 15 day suspension as stated herein.
Fined: $ 250
Full suspension - 15 days:
01/02/1993 - 01/16/1993


Mickey Burke –

03/22/2007 Y 06/15/2009 IR Positive test- post race

Horse:
SMASHINGPRINGIPIS A

Pharmaceuticals:
Lidocaine (Class 2)    

12/09/2006 Y 06/15/2009 RU Positive test- post race

Horse:
DOGGONE INCREDIBLE

Pharmaceuticals:
Lidocaine (Class 2)

Additional Details:
As a result of an agreed disposition of the appeal of the initial hearing, Michael Burke is fined $2,500.00 and receives a full suspension and denied the privileges of any and all grounds subject to the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Racing Commission from July 9, 2009 through November 8, 2009. Purses money to be redistributed. Horses DOGGONE INCREDIBLE and SMASHINGPRINGIPSA .    
Fined: $ 2,500
Full suspension - 123 days:
07/09/2009 - 11/08/2009
Horse  Disqualified, Purse Redistribution



07/25/1990 Y 11/09/1990 RU Positive test- post race

Additional Details:
After withdrawing appeal re positive test, Race 7 on 7/25/90, it is ruled that horse be disqualified and that he pay fine and serve suspension as stated herein for viol of 58 Pa Code SS 183.352(a)(b), 183.355 & 183.357    
Fined: $ 286
Full suspension - 8 days:
11/12/1990 - 11/19/1990






07/21/1990 Y 11/09/1990 RU Positive test- post race

Additional Details:
After withdrawing appeal re positive test, Race 13 on 7/21/90, it is ruled that horse be disqualied and that he pay fine and serve suspension as stated herein for viol of 58 Pa Code SS 183.352(a)(b), 183.355 & 183.357
Fined: $ 286
Full suspension - 8 days:
11/20/1990 - 11/27/1990


07/20/1990 Y 11/09/1990 RU Positive test- post race

Additional Details:
After withdrawing appeal re positive test, race 7 on 7/20/90, it is ruled that horse be disqualified and that he pay fine and serve suspension as stated herein for viol of 58 Pa Code SS 183.352(a)(b), 183.355 & 183.357
Fined: $ 285
Full suspension - 8 days:
11/28/1990 - 12/05/1990



07/13/1990 Y 11/09/1990 RU Positive test- post race

Additional Details:
After withdrawing appeal re positive test, Race 5 on 7/3, it is ruled that horse be disqualified and that he pay fine and serve suspension as stated herein for viol of 58 Pa Code SS 183.352(a)(b), 183.355 & 183.357    
Fined: $ 143
Full suspension - 6 days:
12/06/1990 - 12/11/1990



07/14/1989 Y 07/26/1989 IR Positive test- post race

Additional Details:
Post race positive test of Flunixin on GEZINGA, Race 4 on 7/14, fin 2, disq unplaced and purse ordered redistributed PSHRC Rule 22 183.352(a)(b); 183.353 & 183.357
Fined: $ 250



09/16/1986 Y 09/18/1986 IR Positive test- pre race

Additional Details:
PRE-RACE POSITIVE TEST OF PHENYLBUTAZONE ON RIVER SIDE RODGER RACE 7 HORSE SCRATCHED PSHRC RULE 21 SEC 1(G)
Fined: $ 200

[Mailbox Money]

And still get trainer of the year..

USTA has enough time to set guidelines for all of the end of the year awards! In an age of stipulations there should atleast be infractions to disqualify a candidate! Hot test and for drivers penalties for kicking or abusing the whip comes to mind!

[Whatchutalkinboutwillis]

Terms: Suspension to be served while Pocono and Harrah's are closed, and to encompass the hours between Midnight and 8 a.m.
Crippling development...

[Generation XYZ]

The "Burke Brigade" has become the "Burke Bludgeoning" of fair treat to the little guy, and a total abuse of the system.

[bond]

The "Burke Brigade" has become the "Burke Bludgeoning" of fair treat to the little guy, and a total abuse of the system.

Exactly--and the system is badly broken and needs to be overhauled promptly. I've said it before--Monopolies are never very good in any business.

[shamrock stable]

was Ronnie Boy at the ohha awards banquet? if so how does that look? a trainer accepting awards while serving a suspension. thats one hell of a look! 

[Brown jug]

here's a start and god knows it might even help the perception people have of the sport
a trainer may have one horse entered in a pari-mutuel race , a nw, sires stake, grand circuit, doesn't matter  only one horse

first off it eliminates any perception that drivers of horses trained by the same person might be helping each other

secondly it creates more opportunities for other trainers and owners and  that's a good thing, maybe trainers like burke and other with huge stables are forced to cut back

[Miguel_Sanchez]

here's a start and god knows it might even help the perception people have of the sport
a trainer may have one horse entered in a pari-mutuel race , a nw, sires stake, grand circuit, doesn't matter  only one horse

first off it eliminates any perception that drivers of horses trained by the same person might be helping each other

secondly it creates more opportunities for other trainers and owners and  that's a good thing, maybe trainers like burke and other with huge stables are forced to cut back

I like the idea but what to you do when you want to go buy 10 pacing colts for a sire stake program?  You automatically lose 9?

[shamrock stable]

why dont the governing bodies require that horseman stable at  a facility goverened by the association. they can have 24 hour surveilance. racing horses should be a privelage not a right. if you want to race you sign a waiver to abide by the rules of the governing body. this will never happen because its what needs to happen.

[Mailbox Money]

Pocono is CLOSED for another month and they wait 5 months to finalize this? This is a blatant example of racing commissions NOT doing their job. Why was this not finalized in October BEFORE the Breeders Crown and then the TVG races? There is NO excuse for ANY medications to be in a horse's system and the people who are caught probably cannot pronounce the name of the very substance they are putting into their horses! ONLY health care PROFESSIONALS are LICENSED to administer drugs............ Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) is a quaternary ammonium salt which serves as a respiratory enhancing drug.

They must not have got the memo that states "Any infractions involving the Burke stable must be acted upon prior to his vacation,so the penalty is served while he is on the yearly vacation.