Gaming Commission

During a barn search at Vernon Downs on 07/12/15, you were found to be in possession of hypodermic injection equipment.  This is a violation of the above stated rule.  Having reviewed previous penalties and having waived your right of appeal, your 60 day full suspension is reduced to 30 days, 08/14/15 - 09/12/15 inclusive; and your fine of $1000.00 is reduced to $500.00.  Having paid your fine, you are eligible to participate on 09/13/15.  ORDERED, that during his period of suspension, respondent Justin Huckabone 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 Justin Huckabone 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.