Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: MARGARET E. SPAGNOLA |
| Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-GROOM |
| Notice Number: SR 2-2022 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway |
| Notice Date: 02/27/2022 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4102.1,4102.3,4120.3{16},4120.4{A},4120.5,4120.8{B} |
| Ruling Text: Ms. Spagnola was the trainer of record for YAMAKA in the 10th Race at Saratoga Harness on February 5, 2022. Post race analysis of sample 3242959 showed the presence of METHOCARBAMOL above the level permitted by the Commission. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and having waived her right to a formal hearing, split sample, and all rights to appeal, Ms. Spagnola is issued a 7 (reduced to 3) day full suspension of her occupational license and issued a $1,000 (reduced to $500) fine. The suspension will be served beginning March 7, 2022 through and including March 9, 2022. During the term of suspension, Ms. Spagnola is deemed a disqualified person and ruled off all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC, and barred from all racing activities. No trainer transfers for horses under the care of Ms. Spagnola will be permitted during the term of suspension. YAMAKA finished 1st is hereby disqualified and placed 6th. All purse monies earned in the above mentioned race are ordered to be returned and redistributed (purse has been returned). The horse YAMAKA is required to submit a negative test for the above mentioned substance prior to being permitted to enter to race. |
| Suspended: 03/07/2022 to 03/09/2022 (3 days) |
| Fined: $500.00 |
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