State of Delaware Suspensions

[Locked in with pace]

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.

[bello]

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.

[Kirby's Ace]

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.

[Harness racer]

And the random little guy they feel like messing with.   

[mykids3]

*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.

[Yonkers1A]

*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

[Liberty Bell]

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.

[Dingus]

The others got 6 month suspensions. How’d he get no days?

[Liberty Bell]

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.

[Kirby's Ace]

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!
 

[Liberty Bell]

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.

[Parked]

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. 

[Papillon]

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

[Onthefront11]

These guys can't even win when they cheat that's how bad they are

[Kirby's Ace]

These guys can't even win when they cheat that's how bad they are

No, but they can give 2nd place hell!