Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: MICHAEL D. DETERS |
| Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER |
| Notice Number: TD 34-2022 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Tioga Downs |
| Notice Date: 09/17/2022 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4102.1, 4102.3, 4120.3(19), 4120.4(a), 4120.5, 4120.8(b) |
| Ruling Text: The horse "Anchors Away" winner of the 2nd race on July 30, 2022 at Tioga Downs had a positive finding of METHOCARBAMOL at a higher level than the allowable threshold of 1 Ng/ml in the post-race analysis. Michael Deters, as trainer of record of the horse, is fined $1,000 and suspended for seven days. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and having waived the right to formal hearing and appeal, the suspension is herhhy reduced to 3 days and the fine is reduced to $500. "Anchors Away" is disqualified from his first place finish. All purse monies paid must be returned and redistributed. The horse "Anchors Away' was required and did submit a negative sample for the above mentioned substance and was allowed to race in the State of New York. During the term of suspension Mr. Deters will be denied the priviledge of and access to all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by Mr. Deters shall be denied the priviledge of participating in any racing in New York State during the term of suspension. |
| Suspended: 10/02/2022 to 10/04/2022 (3 days) |
| Fined: $500.00 |
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