Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: MICHELLE M. GRAMZA |
| Licensed As: TRAINER-GROOM |
| Notice Number: BD 1-2009 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Batavia Downs |
| Notice Date: 02/13/2009 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4120.4 & 4120.5 |
| Ruling Text: The horse "Year Of The Dragon" trained by you, competed in the 10th Race at Batavia Downs on November 15, 2008, while the drug "Propantheline" was present in its system. "Year Of The Dragon" was disqualified from the 10th Race, and the purse money has been re-distributed. ORDERED, that during this period of suspension, Michelle M. Gramza shall not directly or indirectly participate in New York State pari-mutuel horse racing, she shall be denied the privileges and use of the grounds of New York State racetracks, and she 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 Michelle M. Gramza during her period of suspension, (ii) that is owned or trained by any individual who continues to serve as her agent or employee during her period of suspension, or (iii) for which she directly or indirectly makes or executes during her 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 works for, or otherwise handle. |
| Suspended: 01/10/2009 to 02/08/2009 (30 days) |
| Fined: $500.00 |
Note that the above data is current as of 9:37 AM EDT, Friday, April 19, 2024 and subject to change as more information becomes available.
The New York State Gaming Commission takes reasonable measures to ensure that the data and information on this website is accurate and current. However, the Commission makes no express or implied warranty regarding this information or data and expressly disclaims all legal liability and responsibility to persons or entities who use or access this website and its content.