Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: KENNETH F. KOCH |
| Licensed As: TRAINER |
| Notice Number: YR 143-2021 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Yonkers Raceway |
| Notice Date: 12/09/2021 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4102.1, 4102.3, 4120.4(A), 4120.5, 4120.12(3)(I) |
| Ruling Text: Ken Koch as trainer of recordfor the horse (Knocking Around) second place of the 12th race on November 15th, 2021 at Yonkers raceway is herby suspended 15 days and fined $500. Post race analysis of the sample submitted resulted in a positive finding of caffine at a level higher than the allowable threshold of 100 pg/ml. Knocking Around finished second is hereby disqualified and placed 8th. 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 7 days and the fine reduced to $250. Having subsequently finished second and tested positive for the above mentioned substance, the horse will be required to re-test before participating. During the term of suspension Mr. Ken Koch will be denied the priviledge and access of all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by Ken Koch shall be denied the privilage of participating in any racing in New York State during the term of suspension. |
| Suspended: 12/11/2021 to 12/17/2021 (7 days) |
| Fined: $250.00 |
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