Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: JAMES K. WHISMAN |
| Licensed As: TRAINER |
| Notice Number: BR 72-2009 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Buffalo Raceway |
| Notice Date: 08/12/2009 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4120.2 (D) (1) and 4120.4 |
| Ruling Text: The horse "West Teen" trained by you, competed in the 2nd Race at Buffalo Raceway on July 15, 2009, while the drug "Flunixin" was present in its system. "West Teen" has been disqualified from the 2nd Race, and the purse money has been re-distributed. ORDERED, that during his period of suspension, James K. Whisman 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 James K. Whisman 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 for, or otherwise handle. |
| Suspended: 08/06/2009 to 08/12/2009 (7 days) |
| Fined: $250.00 |
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