Gaming Commission

Ralph Silvestri III as trainer of record for the horses "Foo Fighter N" winner of the 8th race on 08/08/23 and "Raise the Rent" winner of the 4th race on 08/15/2023 at Monticello Raceway is hereby fined the sum of $2,000 and suspended for a period of 14 days. Post-race analysis of the samples submitted for both horses resulted in a positive finding for METHOCARBAMOL at a level higher than the allowable threshold of 1ng/ml. Both horses finished 1st are hereby disqualified and placed last. All purse monies paid must be returned and redistributed.   Both horses will be required to submit a negative sample for the above-mentioned substance before being allowed to participate in further racing activities in New York. 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 $1,000.00. During the term of suspension Mr. Silvestri will be denied the privilege of and access to all grounds under the supervision of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by Mr. Silvestri shall be denied the privilege of participating in any racing activities during the term of suspension. (1st offense in this category in a 365-day period.)