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Licensee: GARY L. MESSENGER
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: MR 11-2023
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Monticello Raceway & Mighty M Gaming
Notice Date: 02/06/2023
Ruling Type: Fine
Rule(s): 4102.1 4102.3 4105.6 4120.4 4120.2 (b)
Ruling Text:
Gary Messenger as trainer of record for the horse "KJ Hunter" winner of the 8th race on December 29, 2022 is hereby fined the sum of $1000.00 Post-race analysis of the sample submitted resulted in a positive finding for FUROSEMIDE. "KJ Hunter" not being on the bleeders list or entered as such was not eligible for administration of this race day medication. "KJ Hunter" is hereby disqualfied and placed un-placed. All purse monies must be returned and redistributed. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waived the right to a formal hearing and appeal the fine is hereby reduced to $500. "KJ Hunter" will be required to submit a negative sample for the above mentioned substance before being allowed to participate in further racing in the State of New York. (First offense in this category in a 365-day period.)
Fined: $500.00

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