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Licensee: WILLIAM L. PARKER JR
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER
Notice Number: MR 13-2024
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Monticello Raceway & Mighty M Gaming
Notice Date: 03/26/2024
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4105.6 4120.4 4120.5 4120.14
Ruling Text:
William Parker Jr. as trainer of record for the horse HIGHBORN 2nd place finisher in the 2nd race on March 12, 2024 at Monticello Raceway is hereby assessed a penalty of $1,000.00 and suspended for a period of 60 days. Pre-race analysis of the sample submitted indicated that the TCO2 level exceeded the allowable level permitted in the above-stated rules. HIGHBORN finished 2nd is hereby disqualified and placed last. All purse monies paid must be returned and redistributed. The horse HIGHBORN must test in compliance with the above stated rules and must submit to a 6 hour pre-race detention each time raced for a period of 6 months, 03/13/2024 through 09/13/2024 without regard to whether the horse is transferred to a new owner or trainer. During the term of suspension William Parker Jr. will be denied the privilege of and access to all grounds under the supervision of the NYSGC. All horses owned or trained by William Parker Jr. shall be denied the privilege of participating in racing during the term of suspension without transfer to other licensee(s) approved by the Judges. (1st offense in this category)
Suspended: 03/29/2024 to 05/27/2024 (60 days)
Fined: $1000.00

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