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Licensee: DAVID P. MCNEIGHT JR
Licensed As: TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: BR 26-2015
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Buffalo Raceway
Notice Date: 04/07/2015
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4102.1, 4120.2, 4120.4
Ruling Text:
As trainer of record for #5 (Beachfront) who raced in the 3rd race on March 14, 2015 with the drug Boldenone present in its system, you are in violation of the above stated rules.  The horse, Beachfront, is disqualified and the purse money earned must be 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 04/24/2015.  ORDERED, that during his period of suspension, respondent David McNeight 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 David McNeight 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.
 
 
Suspended: 04/09/2015 to 04/23/2015 (15 days)
Fined: $500.00

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