Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: ALAN S. SCHWARTZ |
| Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER |
| Notice Number: MR 76-2021 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Monticello Raceway & Mighty M Gaming |
| Notice Date: 11/17/2021 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4102.1, 4102.3(19), 4120.3(19), 4120.4( A), 4120.5, 4120.8(b) |
| Ruling Text: Alan Schwartz as trainer of record for the horse "RACEACE" winner of the 4th race on October 27, 2021 is hereby suspended for 7 days and fined $1000. Post-race analysis of the sample submitted resulted in a positive finding of METHOCARBAMOL at a higher level than the allowable threshold of 1 Ng/ml. "RACEACE" finished 1st is hereby disqualified and placed 8th. All purse monies paid must be returned and redistributed. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waiving the right to formal hearing and appeal the suspension is hereby reduced to 3 days and the fine is reduced to $500. The horse "RACEACE' will be required to submit a negative sample for the above mentioned substance before being allowed to participate in further racing in the State of New York. During the term of suspension Mr. Schwartz will be denied the priviledge of and access to all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by Mr. Schwartz shall be denied the priviledge of participating in any racing in New York State during the term of suspension. |
| Suspended: 12/13/2021 to 12/15/2021 (3 days) |
| Fined: $500.00 |
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