Gaming Commission

As trainer of record for #6 Nifty Prescott who raced in the 6th race on December 06, 2014 at Batavia Downs with the drug STANOZOLOL present in its system, you are in violation of the above stated rules.  The horse, Nifty Prescott, is disqualified and the purse money earned has been returned for purse redistribution.  Having reviewed previous penalties, having waived your right of appeal and, considering the circumstances, your full suspension has been reduced from 30 days to 15 days and your fine has been reduced from $1000.00 to $500.00.  You are eligible to participate on 02/02/15.  ORDERED, that during his period of suspension, respondent Gerald Sarama 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 Gerald Sarama 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.