Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: WILLIAM L. PARKER JR |
| Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER |
| Notice Number: MR 29-2023 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Monticello Raceway & Mighty M Gaming |
| Notice Date: 05/15/2023 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4102.1, 4102.3(19), 4120.3(19), 4120.4(A), 4120.5, 4120.8(B) |
| Ruling Text: William Parker Jr., as trainer of record for the horse “Gimme Some Lovin,” winner of the 4th Race on April 11, 2023, at Monticello Raceway, is hereby fined the sum of $1,000 and suspended for a period of 7 days. Post-race analysis of the sample submitted resulted in a positive finding of Methocarbamol at a higher level than the allowable threshold of 1 ng/ml. “Gimme Some Lovin” finished 1st is hereby disqualified and placed 8th. All purse monies paid must be returned and redistributed. Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waiving the right to a formal hearing and appeal, the suspension is hereby reduced to 3 days and the fine is reduced to $500. The horse “Gimme Some Lovin” will be required to submit a negative sample for the above-mentioned substance before being allowed to participate in further racing in New York. During the term of suspension, Mr. Parker will be denied the privilege of and access to all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by Mr. Parker shall be denied the privilege of participating in any racing in New York during the term of suspension. (1st offense in this category in a 365 day period.) |
| Suspended: 05/14/2023 to 05/16/2023 (3 days) |
| Fined: $500.00 |
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