Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: LAURIE M. PATISTAS |
| Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER |
| Notice Number: BR 75-2010 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Buffalo Raceway |
| Notice Date: 08/03/2010 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4120.2,4120.4,4120.5 |
| Ruling Text: As trainer of record of the horse "Cousin Mikey" who finished 2nd in the 5th race on 6/30/2010 at Buffalo Raceway, your horse post-race test was positive for Ergonivine in the above rules stated. ORDERED, that Laurie Patistas, 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 by respondent, Laurie Patistas, during his 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, or enter in a race, invoice, collect fees or payments related to, employ workers for, or otherwise handle. |
| Suspended: 08/16/2010 to 09/14/2010 (30 days) |
| Fined: $1000.00 |
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