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Licensee: LAURIE M. PATISTAS
Licensed As: TRAINER
Notice Number: BD 1-2008
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Batavia Downs
Notice Date: 01/26/2008
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4120.4; 4120.5; and 4120.13
Ruling Text: As Trainer of Record for #2 (J K Flipfloper) in the 6th Race at Batavia Downs, the horse tested positive for an unacceptable level of TCO2. The horses' TCO2 level at that time exceeded the acceptable level as set forth in the above rules. As Trainer of Record you are the absolute insurer of the horse, and are responsible for the condition and well-being of the horse. This violation constitutes actions by you that are detrimental to the best interests of racing. You are hereby ordered to relinquish any purse money won in that race for re-distribution purposes. During the period of suspension you are denied the privileges of the grounds, and no horses owned, trained, or driven by you or your agents shall be allowed to participate at any track conducting pari-mutuel wagering.
Suspended: 02/15/2008 to 04/14/2008 (60 days)
Fined: $1000.00

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