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Licensee: LOUIS O. PASCIUTI
Licensed As: GROOM
Notice Number: MO 387-2008
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Main Office
Notice Date: 10/24/2008
Status: CLOSED
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4104.10(a)(3), 4116.11 and/or 4119.9
Ruling Text: YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE before the New York State Racing and Wagering Board (the "Board") at the Board office located at One Broadway Center, Suite 600, Schenectady, New York, on Wednesday and Thursday, November 5 and 6, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., why you should not be fined and your license to participate in pari-mutuel harness racing in New York State be suspended or revoked pursuant to Section 309(2) of the New York State Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law ("Racing Law") and the applicable Board Rules at 9(E) NYCRR because; whether intentionally or without just cause or excuse; as the groom for and/or employee of Michael A. Rashkin, the responsible and designated trainer of the horse “Silver Flash” for trainer Paul W. Slazay, Jr., who was absent beyond one day at Tioga Downs, on August 10, 2008: STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT, 01/12/2009, Rick Goodell; 1. Louis O. Pasciuti hereby agrees that his actions and/or omissions constituted a violation of 9 NYCRR §§ 4116.11 and 4119.9(a) for, as groom, having raced “Always Lucky K” instead of the programmed horse, “Silver Flash, in the 11th race at Tioga Downs on August 10, 2008; 2. Louis O. Pasciuti hereby withdraws his appeal of Ruling TD 64/08 of the Tioga Downs Presiding Judge, and the Board agrees that his admission and withdrawal of his appeal shall constitute a full and final resolution of all charges pending against him in proceedings known as TD 64/08 or MO 386/08. 3. The Board withdraws and discontinues its allegations added by Order to Show Cause dated October 24, 2008, all of which rest upon the same underlying conduct as his alleged violation of 9 NYCRR §§ 4116.11 and 4119.9(a) for having raced “Always Lucky K” instead of the programmed horse, “Silver Flash, in the 11th race at Tioga Downs on August 10, 2008; 4. Louis O. Pasciuti understands that his license to participate in pari-mutuel racing is being penalized, as a result of the foregoing rule violation, with a suspension for a period of 15 calendar days, from January 15 to January 29, 2009 (inclusive); 5. Louis O. Pasciuti agrees that during the period of suspension, he shall not directly or indirectly participate in New York State pari-mutuel horse racing and is denied the privileges and use of the grounds of all racetracks; 6. Louis O. Pasciuti waives his right to bring any judicial challenge to any of the actions of the Board, its members, agents, or employees, with respect to these matters, in any state or federal court or other forum, and to any further administrative proceeding. 7. Louis O. Pasciuti has read all of the above conditions and understands and agrees to comply with these conditions. He understands that his future participation in racing is conditioned upon his compliance with this agreement. 8. This Stipulation of Settlement represents the full, final and complete resolution of this matter, and may be individually executed and read collectively as though each party had signed the same original.
Suspended: 01/15/2009 to 01/29/2009 (15 days)

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