Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: STEPHEN A. FLANIGEN |
| Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER |
| Notice Number: TD 60-2012 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Tioga Downs |
| Notice Date: 12/03/2012 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4120.2, 4120.4, 4120.5 |
| Ruling Text: As the trainer of record on the #4 "PEMBROKE CRANKCALL", who raced in the 2nd race at Tioga Downs on 7/8/2012 and finished in 1st place, was found to have tested positive from a post race sample. This horse tested positive for Levamisole and Pemoline, which is in violation of the above stated rule. Your horse was disqualified and the purse was redistributed. After a finding of Levamisole with its Metabolite Pemoline, which is a Metabolite of Levamisole. The penalty for the administration of Levamisole has been reduced to 30 days and a $1,000.00 fine. The penalty for the presence of Pemoline is a one-year suspension, which is hereby stayed under the condition that no further Pemoline positives in any of its forms are found for a period of one year to be in horses that you train. Your suspension will begin on 12/9/2012 and continue through 1/7/13, you will be eligible to participate on 1/8/2013 after the completion of your suspension and payment of your fine. |
| Suspended: 12/09/2012 to 01/07/2013 (30 days) |
| Fined: $1000.00 |
Note that the above data is current as of 4:04 AM EDT, Friday, April 19, 2024 and subject to change as more information becomes available.
The New York State Gaming Commission takes reasonable measures to ensure that the data and information on this website is accurate and current. However, the Commission makes no express or implied warranty regarding this information or data and expressly disclaims all legal liability and responsibility to persons or entities who use or access this website and its content.