Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: JODY B. WEIDMAN |
| Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER |
| Notice Number: SR 33-2022 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway |
| Notice Date: 06/01/2022 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4102.1, 4102.3, 4120.4(A), 4120.5, 4120.12(3)(i) |
| Ruling Text: Mr. Weidman was the trainer of record for MR FRENCH in the 4th Race at Saratoga Harness on April 24, 2022. Post race analysis of sample 3244318 showed the presence of TESTOSTERONE above the level permitted in geldings by the Commission. MR FRENCH finished 4th and is hereby disqualified. All purse money earned in the above mentioned race must be returned and redistributed (purse has been returned). Mr. Weidman is hereby issued a 30 day full suspension of his license and fined $1,000. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waiving his right to a formal hearing and all rights to appeal, Mr. Weidman's penalty is reduced to a 15 day full suspension to be served June 6, 2022 through and including June 20, 2022, and a $500 fine. During the term of suspension, Mr. Weidman is deemed a disqualified person and ruled off all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC, and is barred from all racing activities. No trainer or owner transfers of horses in his care will be permitted during the term of suspension. The horse MR FRENCH shall be required to submit a negative test for the above mentioned substance prior to being permitted to race or qualify. |
| Suspended: 06/06/2022 to 06/20/2022 (15 days) |
| Fined: $500.00 |
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