Mosher v. New York State Racing & Wagering Board

OPINION OF THE COURT

Kupferman, J. P.

Petitioner was the trainer of Ryan’s Choice, a standardbred horse which competed in the third race at Monticello Raceway on the evening of December 22, 1984. The horse finished last in an eight-horse field. A postrace urinalysis revealed the presence of the drug prednisolone.*

As a result of such finding, petitioner, by notice dated March 15, 1985, was notified by respondent New York State Racing and Wagering Board that his license to participate in racing was suspended for 60 days. When he appealed such ruling, his suspension was stayed and a hearing was…