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Licensee: RICHARD CAMPOLONG
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: MR 55-2023
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Monticello Raceway & Mighty M Gaming
Notice Date: 09/15/2023
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4102.1 4102.3(19) 4120.3(19) 4120.4 (A) 4120.5 4120.8(B)
Ruling Text:
Richard Campolong as trainer of record for the horse "Little Admiral" winner of the 2nd race on August 17, 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 for METHOCARBAMOL at a level higher than the allowable threshold of 1ng/ml. "Little Admiral" finished 1st is hereby disqualified and placed 7th. 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 "Little Admiral" 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. Campolong will be denied the privilege of and access to all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by Mr. Campolong 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: 09/23/2023 to 09/25/2023 (3 days)
Fined: $500.00

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