Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: GREGORY C. DECKER JR |
| Licensed As: TRAINER |
| Notice Number: MR 34-2008 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Monticello Raceway & Mighty M Gaming |
| Notice Date: 04/21/2008 |
| Status: CLOSED |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4120.13 & 4120.4 |
| Ruling Text: As trainer of record of # 3 GOSH BY GOLLY that raced on April 8, 2008 in the 7th race at Monticello Raceway finishing 3rd, your horses TCO-2 level exceeded the acceptable level in violation of the above stated rules. During the period of your suspension you are denied the privilages of the grounds. No horses owned, trained or driven by you shall be allowed to participate at any track conducting pari-mutuel racing. Having appeared before a representative of the New York State Racing & Wagering Board, and having filed an appeal, and having paid your fine, your suspension is hereby stayed pending final determination of the board. Your horse will remain on the pre race detention list. FINDING AND ORDER, GAIL PRONTI, 10/23/2008; ORDERED, that the Decision of the Presiding Judge at Monticello Raceway that respondent Gregory C. Decker, as responsible trainer, violated 9 NYCRR §§ 4120.13 and 4120.4, in that, the horse "Gosh By Golly," trained by him, competed at Monticello Raceway on April 8, 2008 with a pre-race TCO2 level of 39 millimoles per liter or more, is affirmed; ORDERED, that the Decision of the Presiding Judge at Monticello Raceway to impose a fine of one thousand dollars ($1000) and a 60 day license suspension, is affirmed; ORDERED, that this suspension shall be effective immediately (October 25 to December 23, 2008, inclusive); and ORDERED, that during his period of suspension, respondent Gregory C. Decker shall not directly or indirectly participate in New York State pari-mutuel horse racing, he shall be denied the privileges and use of the grounds of New York State racetracks, and he shall be forbidden to participate in any share of purses. In addition, every horse shall be denied the privileges of the grounds and shall not participate in pari-mutuel racing (i) that is owned or trained by respondent Gregory C. Decker during his period of suspension, (ii) that is owned or trained by any individual who continues to serve as his agent or employee during his period of suspension, or (iii) for which he directly or indirectly makes or executes, during his period of suspension, any arrangement with an owner or other person to care for, train, enter in a race, invoice, collect fees or other payments related to, employ workers for, or otherwise handle. |
| Suspended: 10/25/2008 to 12/23/2008 (60 days) |
| Fined: $1000.00 |
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