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Licensee: JAMES L. SHIELDS
Licensed As: TRAINER
Notice Number: MR 65-2013
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Monticello Raceway & Mighty M Gaming
Notice Date: 07/31/2013
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4120.4, 4120.5, 4120.13 (A) (E)
Ruling Text:
As trainer of record of the horse "MYRA'S HIHO" that raced in the 6th race, at Monticello Raceway on 05/14/2013, you are responsible for the fact that the horses pre race blood sample tested high for TCO2. The level is in violation of the above stated rules. This violation has resulted in the horse being disqualified, purse money forfeited and redistributed and pre race detention has been imposed for six (6) months. The horse is also ineligible to race until it tests in compliance with this rule and tests negative for drugs ordered. During the period of suspension, you shall not directly or indirectly participate in New York State pari-mutuel horse racing, you shall be denied the privileges and use of the grounds of New York State racetracks, and you 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 (1) that is owned or trained by you during your period of suspension, (2) that is owned or trained by any individual who continues to serve as your agent or employee during your period of suspension, or (3) for which you directly or indirectly make or execute, during your period of suspension, any arrangements 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; this shall not preclude your pre-suspension agents or employees who are not serving as such during your suspension period, from participating in pari-mutuel racing as owners or trainers provided they are duly licensed and perform their duties in compliance with the rules and regulations of the State of New York.
Suspended: 08/01/2013 to 09/29/2013 (60 days)
Fined: $1000.00

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