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Licensee: PHILLIP "BO" A. SOWERS
Licensed As: TRAINER
Notice Number: MR 27-2021
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Monticello Raceway & Mighty M Gaming
Notice Date: 04/26/2021
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4120.6
Ruling Text:
Mr. Sowers is a  licensed trainer of the NYSGC and has been found to be in violation of Rule # 4120.6 which states no person shall be in possession of any equipment which may be used for hypodermic injection or other infusion into a horse or any vial , bottle , or cartridge designed for such purposes. State Investigators conducted a random barn search on 2/24/21 and this was the result of that search. Mr. Sowers has waived his right to an appeal therefore , he has been suspended from participation for (30) days, beginning 5/3/21, reduced to (15) and been fined $1000.00 reduced to $500.00.
 
 
Suspended: 05/03/2021 to 05/17/2021 (15 days)
Fined: $500.00

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