Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: SAMUEL S. SMITH |
| Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-GROOM |
| Notice Number: BD 12-2023 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Batavia Downs |
| Notice Date: 08/17/2023 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4102.1,4102.3,4120.4(a),4120.5 |
| Ruling Text: As trainer of record for the horse “SPORTSKEEPER,” winner of the 3rd Race on July 15th , 2023, at Buffalo Raceway, is hereby fined the sum of $1,000 and suspended for a period of 15 days. Post-race analysis of the sample tag #2202629 submitted resulted in a positive finding of Altrenogest .SPORTSKEEPER finished 1st is hereby disqualified and Placed 8th . 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 7 days and the fine is reduced to $500. The horse “SPORTSKEEPER" 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, Mr Smith will be denied the privilege of and access to all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC. Any and all transfers of horses under the care of Mr Smith must be approved by the Presiding Judge at BATAVIA DOWNS. Mr Smith 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: 08/19/2023 to 08/25/2023 (7 days)Fined: $500.00
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| Suspended: 08/19/2023 to 08/25/2023 (7 days) |
| Fined: $500.00 |
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