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Licensee: ANTHONY M. URBANOWICZ
Licensed As: TRAINER
Notice Number: MR 62-2023
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Monticello Raceway & Mighty M Gaming
Notice Date: 11/02/2023
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4102.1, 4102,3 (6), 4120.4, 4120.8
Ruling Text:
Anthony  Urbanowicz, as trainer of record for the horse "Lookintomyeyes" 3rd place finisher in the 7th race on 10/9/23, is hereby  fined the sum of $1,000 and suspended 30 days. Pre-race analysis of the sample submitted resulted in a positive finding for COBALT at a level higher than the allowable threshold. "LOOKINTOMYEYES" finished 3rd 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 15 days and the fine is reduced to $500. The horse "LOOKINTOMYEYES," having subsequently submitted a negative sample for the above-mentioned substance will not be required to retest.
During the term of suspension, Mr. Urbanowicz will be denied the privilege of and access to all grounds under the jurisdiction of the NYSGC.  All horses owned or trained by Mr. Urbanowicz will 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: 11/08/2023 to 11/22/2023 (15 days)
Fined: $500.00

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