Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: THOMAS G. MILICI |
| Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER |
| Notice Number: MR 70-2021 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Monticello Raceway & Mighty M Gaming |
| Notice Date: 10/20/2021 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4102.1, 4102.3, 4120.4(a), 4120.5, 4120.12(3)(i) |
| Ruling Text: Thomas Milici as trainer of record for the horse “BETTERUP’ winner of the 8th Race on September 21, 2021 at Monticello Raceway is hereby suspended 30 days and fined $1000. Post-race analysis of the sample submitted resulted in a positive finding of TESTOSTERONE at a level higher than the allowable threshold of 100 pg/ml. “BETTER UP” finished 1st is hereby disqualified and placed 6th. All purse monies paid must be returned and redistributed. Having appeared before a representative of the New York State Gaming commission and waiving the right to a formal hearing and appeal the suspension is hereby reduced to 15 days and the fine is reduced to $500. Having subsequently won and tested negative for the above-mentioned substance the horse will not be required to re-test before participating.
During the term of suspension Mr Milici will be denied the priviledge and access of all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by Mr Milici shall be denied the priviledge of participating in any racing in New York State during the term of suspension. |
| Suspended: 11/13/2021 to 11/27/2021 (15 days) |
| Fined: $500.00 |
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