Gaming Commission

As trainer of record of #6, "MR HEAVEN, that finished 2nd in Race 6 at Monticello on 10/17/2019 while the drug clenbuterol was present in its system, you are in violation of the above-stated rules. Having returned the purse, which was redistributed, and having appeared and considering circumstances, your penalty is reduced to $500.00 and 15 days, starting 12/22/2019 through 1/5/2020. You will be eligible to participate on 1/6/2020 and payment of fine.

During his period of suspension, Michael Watson 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 th privileges of the grounds and shall not participate in pari-mutuel racing (i) that is owned or trained by Michael Watson 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.