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Licensee: MICHAEL G. MAREINA
Licensed As: TRAINER
Notice Number: BL 86-2012
Racing Type: Thoroughbred
Track: Belmont Park (NYRA)
Notice Date: 10/25/2012
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4043.2 4043.4 4043.5 4022.12 4022.13
Ruling Text: This for the finding of the drug Flunixin in the post race samples of horse Distorted Dream who finished 1st in the 2nd race at Belmont Park on September 12, 2012. This drug was administered in violation of New York State Racing and Wagering Board rule 4043.2 and 4043.4. Said horse is hereby disqualified and unplaced in the order of finish. Ordered that during 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 for all racetracks, you are forbidden to participate in any share of the 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 to care for, train, enter, race, invoice, collect fees or other payments, manage funds, employ workers, provide advise or information, or otherwise assist with any aspect of the training of the horse. The New Order of Finish Is 1. Slash Five 2. Curve Ball 3. Demon's Deputy 4. Lake Superior 5. rapacious 6. Bernie's Best
Suspended: 11/11/2012 to 11/17/2012 (7 days)
Fined: $1000.00

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