Gaming Commission

As trainer of record for #3 Wendy's Girl, who raced at Vernon Downs on 09/17/2016, with the drug Ambroxol present in its system, you are in violation of the above stated rules.  Another test on a split sample, from an independent lab confirmed these results.  Having reviewed previous penalties, having waived your right to a hearing and, considering the circumstances, your 45 day full suspension and fine of $1000.00 has been reduced to a 30 day full suspension, 02/06/17 through 03/07/2017, inclusive and a fine of $500.00.  Having returned the purse and, upon payment of your fine, you will be eligible to participate on 03/08/2017.  ORDERED, that during his period of suspension, respondent Tracy Brainard 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 Tracy Brainard 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.