Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: NICHOLAS GIBIDES |
| Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER |
| Notice Number: VD 18-2016 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Vernon Downs |
| Notice Date: 07/23/2016 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4120.2 (d) |
| Ruling Text: As trainer of record of horse #5 (Dragon's Breath), who finished first in the 11th race at Vernon Downs on Saturday, June 25, 2016 and whose post race test was positive for Flunixin, you are in violation of the above stated rules. Having waived your right to appeal, your fine has been reduced from $2,000 to $1,000 and your suspension has been reduced from 30 days to 15 days. In addition, the horse Dragon's Breath has been disqualified from 1st place and the purse money won must be returned for redistribution. Dragon's Breath must also be retested and cleared before racing again. Violations of this nature again may result in higher fines and/or longer suspensions.
ORDERED, that during his period of suspension, Nicholas Gibides 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 Nicholas Gibides 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.
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| Suspended: 07/23/2016 to 08/06/2016 (15 days) |
| Fined: $1000.00 |
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