Fines and Suspensions

[Harness racer]

Saw this on Mike’s equine advocacy page.  Anyone know what this guy did or if that’s why the Baker guy shoved a gun in his face a few weeks ago? Or are they unrelated?

GRIFFITH, SHANE M HOUSTON, DE YOB 2006
DD on 10/20/2026 FULL - INDEFINITELY AS OF 10/26/2026
CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO THE BEST INTEREST OF HORSE RACING
Per DHRC rule 3.2.3 Disciplinary Actions and 3.2.3.1 alleged misconduct, Cruelty to a
horse. Shane Griffith is indefinitely suspended until the investigation is completed. Shane
Griffith did appeal the DHRC Judges ruling. A hearing was held in the judges office at
Ballys Dover Downs on Oct 26 at 12;00 pm. On Oct 21, 2026 the judges were informed by
DHRC investigator Handley Orr of written statements from witness’s describing what they
had seen Shane Griffith do to a young horse at Dovington training center located in Felton,
De. The judges immediately prepared a notice of hearing to be presented to Shane Griffith,
the notice of hearing was placed with the paddock judge at Harrington Raceway at 4pm on
Oct 21, 2026. The last day of racing of the Harrington meet. Shane Griffith was scheduled
to drive in the 4th race this day. Someone informed Shane Griffith that he was taken off the
drive and was being summarily suspended. Shane Griffith did not arrive to the paddock on
Oct 21, 2026.Efforts to contact Shane Griffith that evening were not successful. On Oct 22 ,
2026 Shene Griffith called Judge Corey at his home at 8;20 am. Judge Corey informed
Shane Griffith of the charges and that a hearing was set for Oct26, 2026 at 12;00 pm in the
judges office at Dover Downs, this was the earliest date and time the judges could hold the
hearing due to the judges office being moved from Harrington Raceway to Ballys Dover
Downs, to be ready for the start of the Ballys Dover Downs meet. This is an ongoing
investigation. Shane Griffith was suspended indefinitely based on the evidence that was
presented. The DHRC board of judges, aided by DHRC investigator Handley Orr, were
convinced that it is in the best interest of racing and for the protection of the well being of
the horses that Shane Griffith could come in contact with. DHRC rules 2.1 , 2.1.2 , 5.1.27.7,
5.1.16, 5.1.16.1

[drawbar]

I read he beat up on a colt he was breaking pretty good

[Kirby's Ace]

Also heard he was a woman abuser as well.

Seems to be a bad egg and needs a new profession.

Shame because he can drive a horse.

[toothman]

Also heard he was a woman abuser as well.

Seems to be a bad egg and needs a new profession.

Shame because he can drive a horse.

Sounds identically like the canadian fellow Frederic Bourgeault

[Harness racer]

Not surprising that someone pulled a gun on him if he likes putting his hands on women and animals. 

[Dingus]

The guy was like 2 for 57 before he hooked up with William Andrews, who also was a nobody before he found the magic formula.