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Licensee: LISA M. MARIACHER
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER
Notice Number: BR 27-2023
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Buffalo Raceway
Notice Date: 06/17/2023
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4102.1,4102.3,4120.4(A),4120.5,4120.8(B)
Ruling Text:
Lisa Mariacher, as trainer of record for the horse “ANURKA,” winner of the 10th Race on May 17th , 2023, at Buffalo 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. “ANURKA” finished 1st is hereby disqualified and Unplaced . All purse monies paid must be returned and redistributed(Purse Money Returned). 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 “ANURKA” will be required to submit a negative sample for the above-mentioned substance before being allowed to participate in further racing in New York.(Negative Sample submitted) During the term of suspension, Ms Mariacher will be denied the privilege of and access to all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by Ms Mariacher 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: 06/17/2023 to 06/19/2023 (3 days)Fined: $500.00
 
Suspended: 06/17/2023 to 06/19/2023 (3 days)
Fined: $500.00

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