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Licensee: MICHAEL A. FORTE
Licensed As: TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: YR 124-2016
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Yonkers Raceway
Notice Date: 11/09/2016
Status: CLOSED
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4120.4 4120.13
Ruling Text:
As Trainer of record of #1 (Lilmisstalksalot) that raced in the 2nd race at Yonkers Raceway on 10/24/2016,the horses TCO2 level at the time exceeded the acceptable level as set forth in the above rules. Your horse finished  8th in that race. For the first violation your license is suspened for 60 days, and you are ordered to pay One Thousand Dollar ($1,000) fine and be denied the privileges of all grounds subject to the jurisdiction of the NYSGaming Commission during the suspension period. Having withdrawn his appeal, Trainer Michael Forte is suspended for 60 calendar days effective 12/14/16 through 2/11/17, Inclusive.
Suspended: 12/14/2016 to 02/11/2017 (60 days)
Fined: $1000.00

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