Kevin Bond has agreed to step away from racing and training activities at New York Racing Association tracks through August 13 after reaching a settlement with NYRA. The agreement resolves the administrative proceeding brought against the trainer earlier this year.
The development was announced on Tuesday, June 23, with Thoroughbred Daily News reporting the NYRA statement that confirmed the case had been resolved and discontinued.
What The Settlement Means
Bond had been charged in February in relation to conduct NYRA alleged was detrimental to racing and to its business operations. The case centred on a social media incident, with Bond previously denying responsibility for the comment and saying his account had been compromised.
The practical effect is now clear: Bond will not race or train at NYRA tracks until mid-August. That takes in a significant part of the New York summer programme, including the build-up around Saratoga, where stable access and trainer status carry major sporting and commercial weight for owners, staff and runners. NYRA’s public trainer profile lists Bond with 75 career starts and six winners.
For NYRA, the settlement closes a high-profile disciplinary matter without a continuing hearing process. For Bond, it creates a defined return point, but also leaves the trainer outside the New York circuit during one of the most valuable stretches of the American racing calendar.
