New Jersey Racing Commission v. Elliot

The opinion of the court was delivered by

KESTIN, J.A.D.

Four trainers licensed by the New Jersey Racing Commission appeal from a decision of the Commission imposing fines and suspending their licenses and privileges for extended periods ranging from thirty months to sixty-six months. We affirm.

The orders were based upon findings that horses under the care of each trainer had tested positive for the drug “fenspiride”, thereby establishing violations of N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.6, the “trainer responsibility” rule, and N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.1, the “no medication” rule. The sanctions in each case included…