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Licensee: JOSEPH L. SIGNORE JR
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER
Notice Number: AQ 28-2009
Racing Type: Thoroughbred
Track: Aqueduct Racetrack (NYRA)
Notice Date: 04/17/2009
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4043.2 4043.4 4043.5 4022.12 4022.13
Ruling Text: For the finding of the drug Flunixin in the post race sample of horse Rampant who finished 9th in the 5th race at Aqueduct Racetrack on March 1, 2009. This drug was administered in violation of New York State Racing and Wagering Board rules 4043.2 and 4043.4. Said horse is hereby disqualified and unplaced in the order of finish. Ordered, that during period of your suspension, you shall not directly or indirectly participate in New York State pari-mutuel racing, you are denied the privileges and use of the grounds of all racetracks, and you are forbidden to participate in any share of purses or other payments. Every horse is denied the privileges of the grounds and shall not participate in pari-mutuel racing in New York, further, that is (a) owned or trained by you, or any individual who serves as your agent or employee during your suspension; or (b) for which you during your suspension are involved directly or indirectly with training including any arrangements made to care for, train, enter, race, invoice, collect fees or payments, manage funds, employ or insure workers, provide advice or information, or otherwise assist with any aspect of the training of the horse. The New Order Of Finish Is. 1. Goodson 2. Smokin Warrior 3. Cielo Song 4. Izzie's Halo 5. Straitfromtheheart 6. Mister Alimony 7. Forward Pass 8. Akebono
Suspended: 04/18/2009 to 04/24/2009 (7 days)
Fined: $1000.00

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