Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: TRAVIS M. ALEXANDER |
| Licensed As: TRAINER |
| Notice Number: MO 63-2021 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Main Office |
| Notice Date: 11/22/2021 |
| Status: HEARING REQUESTED |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4120.12(a)(3)(i); 4102.1; 4102.3; 4120.5 |
| Ruling Text: You were the trainer of record for “PLEASELETMEKNOW”, the horse that placed 5th in the 4th race on September 10, 2021 at Yonkers Raceway. Analysis of the blood sample from “PLEASELETMEKNOW” resulted in a positive finding of TESTOSTERONE at a level higher than the allowable threshold of less than 100 pg/ml for geldings. See 9 NYCRR § 4120.12(a)(3)(i). As a result,
1. your licenses to participate in pari-mutuel racing in New York State are hereby suspended for 30 days and you are fined the sum of $1,000. See 9 NYCRR §§ 4102.1 and 4102.3;
2. “PLEASELETMEKNOW” is hereby disqualified and placed as finishing 8th in the 4th race; and
3. all purse monies paid based on the 5th place finish of “PLEASELETMEKNOW” on September 10, 2021, must be returned for redistribution. See 9 NYCRR § 4120.5.
The New York State Gaming Commission (“Commission”), under Section 310 of the New York Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, is authorized to impose penalties upon any licensee for a violation of any provision of this law or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars for each violation. As a licensed trainer, you are responsible at all times for the condition of all horses you train and are obligated to ensure that no horse in your custody, care, or control shall start or be started if such horse has received any drug or other restricted substance that could result in a positive test. See 9 NYCRR §§ 4120.4(a) and 4120.12(a)(3)(i).
During the term of suspension, you will be denied the privilege and access of all grounds under the jurisdiction of the Commission. All horses owned or trained by you shall be denied the privilege of participating in any racing in New York State during the term of suspension.
You were the trainer of record for “PLEASELETMEKNOW”, the horse that placed 5th in the 4th race on September 10, 2021 at Yonkers Raceway. Analysis of the blood sample from “PLEASELETMEKNOW” resulted in a positive finding of TESTOSTERONE at a level higher than the allowable threshold of less than 100 pg/ml for geldings. See 9 NYCRR § 4120.12(a)(3)(i). As a result,
2. “PLEASELETMEKNOW” is hereby disqualified and placed as finishing 8th in the 4th race; and
Having waived the right to a formal hearing and appeal, the suspension is hereby reduced to 15 days and the fine is reduced to $500.
The New York State Gaming Commission (“Commission”), under Section 310 of the New York Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, is authorized to impose penalties upon any licensee for a violation of any provision of this law or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars for each violation. As a licensed trainer, you are responsible at all times for the condition of all horses you train and are obligated to ensure that no horse in your custody, care, or control shall start or be started if such horse has received any drug or other restricted substance that could result in a positive test. See 9 NYCRR §§ 4120.4(a) and 4120.12(a)(3)(i).
During the term of suspension, you will be denied the privilege and access of all grounds under the jurisdiction of the Commission. All horses owned or trained by you shall be denied the privilege of participating in any racing in New York State during the term of suspension.
Suspended: 05/12/2021 to 05/26/2021 (15 days)
Fined: $500.00 |
| Suspended: 05/12/2021 to 05/26/2021 (15 days) |
| Fined: $500.00 |
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