Gaming Commission

As trainer of record for #4 MAC MR NOTORIO, who finished 2nd in the thirteenth race at Vernon Downs on November 09, 2013 with the drug, Flunixin present in his system is in violation of the above stated rules, your horse was disqualified and purse was redistributed.  After reviewing previous history and having waived your right of appeal, your fine and suspension is reduced from $2500.00 and 45 days to $1000.00 and 30 days starting on 01/10/14 and ending 02/08/14.  You are eligible to participate on 02/09/14 pending payment of your fine.  ORDERED, that during his period of suspension, respondent Nicholas Sodano, Jr 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 Nicholas Sodano, Jr 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.