Gaming Commission

4120.2(h) 4120.4 As trainer of record of the horse (Lightning Strike)  which raced at Yonkers Raceway 3/16/15 in the 4th Race, with Caffeine present in its system, in violation of the above stated rules. The horse finished 1st and has been disqualified and placed 8th, with purse monies to be returned for redsitribution. As you have signed a Waiver of Appeal, your penalty of 60 days is reduced to 30 days, the fine of $1000.00 hereby reduced to $500.00, suspension to begin 4/27/15 through 5/26/15, you are eligible to participate 5/27/15 upon payment of fine.During the period of suspension you shall not directly or indirectly participate in the New York State pari-mutuel horse racing, you shall be denied the privileges and use of the grounds of NewYork 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, collecdt 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 that they are duly licensed and perform their duties in compliance with the rules and regulations of the State of New York.