MATTER OF MOSHER v. New York State Racing & Wagering Bd.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The judgment of the Appellate Division should be reversed, with costs, respondent’s determination reinstated and the petition dismissed.

Petitioner was the trainer of Ryan’s Choice, a standardbred horse that competed in the third race at Monticello Raceway on the evening of December 22, 1984. A postrace urinalysis performed upon the horse revealed the presence of the drug prednisolone, the administration of which is prohibited within 48 hours of race time (see, 9 NYCRR 4120.2 [c]). As a result of such finding, respondent New York State Racing & Wagering Board…