tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post2952172620721373882..comments2024-02-27T17:43:37.207-05:00Comments on View From the Racetrack Grandstand: When Racing Doesn't Get Hands Around MedicationThat Blog Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-15294321396046747392011-09-18T12:16:40.092-04:002011-09-18T12:16:40.092-04:00Thanks for following up.
I can't help but kee...Thanks for following up.<br /><br />I can't help but keep scratching my head over this one...just hope that when she's licensed, etc., that her record gets completely expunged.Jim H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-44142550868241248452011-09-17T17:37:59.206-04:002011-09-17T17:37:59.206-04:00After talking to Heathr, here is the cliff notes ...After talking to Heathr, here is the cliff notes as to what happened.<br /><br />1. Went to commission office on backstretch to get licensed. Told she needed to get fingerprints done at State Police office in the grandstand.<br /><br />2. Went with 9yo son to the State Police office and the person who does the fingerprints was not there at the time and apparently the seven other people in the office didn't know how to do it.<br /><br />3. After twenty minutes, you know what happens when you have young children with you so she left and went back to commission office and told women she would get her prints done in DE. The woman in the commission office seemed to be okay with it. Apparently, the judges had a different view about it and she gets fined and suspended.<br /><br />4. She is paying her fine and getting her license finalized.That Blog Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-63712220342516989862011-09-17T10:04:27.340-04:002011-09-17T10:04:27.340-04:00I need to disclose that Heather is a friend of min...I need to disclose that Heather is a friend of mine. I have not talked to her about this, so rather than address the specific case, let me give a general response.<br /><br />When a trainer enters a horse for an owner who has not raced in the state before, they will accept the entry with the understanding the owner will be licensed before race time; meaning showing up to the commission's office at the track before or on the day the horse is to race; a courtesy offered since an owner may be comming from afar. <br /><br />If the owner has not completed licensing, the horse is scratched. Obviously, at that point the horse will not be accepted for entry in that state until the owner is licensed. <br /><br />Why may the owner not have been licensed in time? Another obligation may come up (something unforeseen), car or plane trouble, etc. Seldom is it just a case of the owner just not wanting to follow through.<br /><br />Why does the racing commission not follow up with the person and remind them to get licensed? They have other things to do and chasing down owners is something they can't do. Remember, racing commissions have budget issues too so having someone around just to make these type of calls is not realistic. The owners know they need to get licensed and it is their responsibility to get it done.<br /><br />As much as you hate to see Heather's name listed with the 'rogues' gallery, I wouldn't worry about it. Paying the fine and completing the licensing requirements will put her in good graces once again.That Blog Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-2461526186000844602011-09-17T09:00:13.917-04:002011-09-17T09:00:13.917-04:00You're right about the slippery slope thing; b...You're right about the slippery slope thing; but I still hate seeing her name close to the blacksmith found with the needles...she deserves better.<br /><br />I have no clue as to what the exact protocol is relative to PA Licensing--could it have been a simple oversight?<br /><br />Could a quick heads-up call avoided this?<br /><br />I hope she pays the $50 and resolves the licensing issue.Jim H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-21317284943448674242011-09-17T07:38:38.900-04:002011-09-17T07:38:38.900-04:00Jim, I agree Heather does a great job representing...Jim, I agree Heather does a great job representing the sport. That being said, a violation occured and it was reported like every other violation. I think the $50 fine shows there was some mitigating circumstances.<br /><br />That being said, if they didn't publicly post the suspension, you go down the proverbial slippery slope. Who doesn't get publicized next?That Blog Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-9881623361585742212011-09-16T13:19:19.742-04:002011-09-16T13:19:19.742-04:00MOFFETT, HEATHER B HARRINGTON, DE YOB 1971
Chst on...MOFFETT, HEATHER B HARRINGTON, DE YOB 1971<br />Chst on 9/8/2011 FINED: $50<br />INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF 9/8/2011<br />FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER LICENSE<br />PA Code 58-183.251 Failed to complete licensing for 2011 in PA.<br /><br /><br />Isn't this a bit over the top?<br /><br />One would like to think that her promotion of the sport (which is way, way beyond most) would mitigate something that I would perceive to be a peccadillo.<br /><br />At the very least, if she had decided not to renew (or whatever the protocol is), is there a need to publicly embarass her by publishing the suspension on a website?<br /><br />Not saying that she's above the reg's but this thing strikes me as an issue that could have been handled differently.Jim H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-26992259926350412492011-09-15T15:16:12.126-04:002011-09-15T15:16:12.126-04:00I don't think he always gets the rail, but bei...I don't think he always gets the rail, but being we know he is a half mile specialist, we know it is a big advantage and remember it.<br /><br />Remember, a horsemen's rep and a judge is at the draw to prevent chicanery.That Blog Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-27172377727247050702011-09-15T11:24:43.630-04:002011-09-15T11:24:43.630-04:00How does Foiled Again always seem to draw the rail...How does Foiled Again always seem to draw the rail in these half mile big money races?riceownz2noreply@blogger.com