Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: AUSTIN M. GILBERT |
| Licensed As: TRAINER |
| Notice Number: MR 79-2021 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Monticello Raceway & Mighty M Gaming |
| Notice Date: 12/01/2021 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4102.1, 4102.3, 4120.4(a), 4120.5, 4120.12(3)(i) |
| Ruling Text: Austin Gilbert as trainer of record for the horse “CHICO ESTRELLA” winner of the 8th Race on October 14, 2021 at Monticello Raceway is hereby suspended 60 days and fined $2000. Post-race analysis of the sample submitted resulted in a positive finding for TESTOSTERONE at a level higher than the allowable threshold of 100 pg/ml. “CHICO ESTRELLA” finished 1st is hereby disqualified and placed 7th. All purse monies payed must be returned and redistributed. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waiving the right to a formal hearing and appeal the suspension is hereby reduced to 30 days and the fine is reduced to $1000. Having subsequently tested negative for the above mentioned substance the horse will not be required to re-test before participating.
During the term of suspension Mr. Gilbert will be denied the priviledge of and access to all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by Mr. Gilbert shall be denied the priviledge of participating in racing in New York State during the term of suspension.
(Second offense in this category during a 365 day period) |
| Suspended: 12/17/2021 to 01/15/2022 (30 days) |
| Fined: $1000.00 |
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