Elitlopp Rescinds Invitation to Mr. Muscleman
April 19, 2005,Harness Racing Communications, a division of the USTA
The USTA’s European correspondent, Karsten Bonsdorf, has confirmed that the invitation extended to Mr. Muscleman to compete in the Elitlopp in late May has been withdrawn.
A representative of Solvalla Racetrack, Hans G. Lindskog, withdrew the invitation to compete in the race, which features the top trotters around the world. The withdrawal comes after a recent suspension of Mr. Muscleman’s trainer, Noel Daley, by the NJ Racing Commission. Daley was suspended 180 days for a TCO2 positive test in the horse Night Mystery, who was owned by Adam Victor and Son at the time of his positive test in February of 2005. The Victors also own Mr. Muscleman.
Daley was granted an extension of the start of his suspension by the NJ Racing Commission and it was granted by the Commission on April 19. The suspension was to begin on April 21 and will now begin on April 27.
- Noel Daley Arrested By State Police (Friday, March 04, 2005)
Trainer Noel Daley’s stable at Magical Acres in Chesterfield, NJ was the subject of a state police search on Wednesday, March 2.
- Noel Daley Appears In Court (Wednesday, April 06, 2005)
Trainer Noel Daley, accompanied by his attorney, Tim Donahue of West Orange, NJ, appeared this morning in Chesterfield (NJ) Municipal Court.
- Don Boss Vita wins Su Mac Lad Final in stakes record (Sunday, April 10, 2005)
Don Boss Vita held off the late rally of Mr Muscleman to win the $154,200 Su Mac Lad Final in a stakes record 1:52.1 on Sunday afternoon at the Meadowlands.
- Daley’s horses all face detention starting April 21 (Friday, April 15, 2005)
The Meadowlands Racetrack informed trainer Noel Daley on Friday that all of the horses in his care must race out of a secured stakes barn for 180 consecutive racing dates, starting with those entered to race on Thursday, April 21.
- Daley Suspension Stayed (Friday, April 22, 2005)
The Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey has stayed the 180 day suspension of trainer Noel Daley.