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Licensee: JAMES F. DOHERTY JR
Licensed As: TRAINER
Notice Number: MR 113-2009
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Monticello Raceway & Mighty M Gaming
Notice Date: 10/22/2009
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4120.4
Ruling Text: As trainer of record of #1, "MARQUEE T," who finished 1st in the 4th race while the drug flunixin was present in its system in violation of the above-stated rule. Full suspension. ORDERED, that during his period of suspension, respondent James Doherty 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 James Doherty 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: 11/03/2009 to 11/09/2009 (7 days)
Fined: $250.00

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