Positive test- post race
Horse:
SOUTHWIND CHROME
Pharmaceuticals:
Phenylbutazone (Class 4)
Additional Details:
The New Jersey Racing Commission is in receipt of a notice of appeal and request for a stay from Joseph A. Deer, Esq. on behalf of his client Jeffrey Cullipher in connection with the 15-day suspension, $500 fine, disqualification of the horse, loss of purse and 1/2 Multiple Medication Violation ("MMV") point imposed by the Board of Judges at the Meadowlands Racetrack for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.1(a)(b)(14); N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.6(a)(b)(c)(d); N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.7(a)(b)(c)(d); and N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.8(f)1 and (g)1 in connection with the post-race positive test for phenylbutazone, which exceeded the allowable limits in the horse "SOUTHWIND CHROME" following the 9th race on June 12, 2020. On January 26, 2022, the New Jersey Racing Commission determined to adopt the initial decision, dated November 19, 2021, of Administrative Law Judge ("ALJ") William Courtney. The ALJ found that Mr. Cullipher violated N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.1(a)(b)(14) and N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.6(a)(b)(c)(d) and that the penalties imposed, including those pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.7(a)(b)(c)(d) and N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.8(f)1 and (g)1 were appropriate. As a result, the ALJ imposed a 15-day suspension, $500 fine, disqualification of the horse, loss of purse and 1/2 MMV point. By Ruling No. 22TRH7, dated February 10, 2022, the NJRC reinstated the penalties and fines imposed by the Board of Judges in Ruling No. 20MDH43, dated August 5, 2020. The trainer appealed. By Ruling No. 22TRH26, dated February 22, 2022, the Executive Director granted a stay of the penalties pending a final determination by the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. On September 1, 2023, the Appellate Division issued a decision affirming the New Jersey Racing Commission's adoption of the initial decision. As a result, the New Jersey Racing Commission hereby suspends Jeffrey Cullipher for 15 days and imposes a $500 fine and 1/2 MMV point. Said suspension shall be served from January 4, 2024 through and including January 1
Fined: $ 500
Full suspension - 15 days:
01/04/2024 - 01/18/2024
Horse Disqualified, Purse Redistribution
Positive test- post race
Horse:
RESITA
Pharmaceuticals:
Phenylbutazone (Class 4)
Additional Details:
The New Jersey Racing Commission is in receipt of a notice of appeal and request for a stay from Joseph A. Deer, Esq. on behalf of his client Jeffrey Cullipher in connection with the 15-day suspension, $500 fine, disqualification of the horse, loss of purse and 1/2 Multiple Medication Violation ("MMV") point imposed by the Board of Judges at the Meadowlands Racetrack for violation of N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.1(a)(b)(14); N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.6(a)(b)(c)(d); N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.7(a)(b)(c)(d); and N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.8(f)1 and (g)1 in connection with the post-race positive test for phenylbutazone, which exceeded the allowable limits in the horse "RESITA" following the 7th race on June 5, 2020. On January 26, 2022, the New Jersey Racing Commission determined to adopt the initial decision, dated November 19, 2021, of Administrative Law Judge ("ALJ") William Courtney. The ALJ found that Mr. Cullipher violated N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.1(a)(b)(14) and N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.6(a)(b)(c)(d) and that the penalties imposed, including those pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.7(a)(b)(c)(d) and N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.8(f)1 and (g)1 were appropriate. As a result, the ALJ imposed a 15-day suspension, $500 fine, disqualification of the horse, loss of purse and 1/2 MMV point. By Ruling No. 22TRH8, dated February 10, 2022, the NJRC reinstated the penalties and fines imposed by the Board of Judges in Ruling No. 20MDH37, dated July 21, 2020. The trainer appealed. By Ruling No. 22TRH25, dated February 22, 2022, the Executive Director granted a stay of the penalties pending a final determination by the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. On September 1, 2023, the Appellate Division issued a decision affirming the New Jersey Racing Commission's adoption of the initial decision. As a result, the New Jersey Racing Commission hereby suspends Jeffrey Cullipher for 15 days and imposes a $500 fine and 1/2 MMV point. Said suspension shall be served from January 19, 2024 through and including February 2, 2024. Th
Fined: $ 500
Full suspension - 15 days:
01/19/2024 - 02/02/2024
Horse Disqualified, Purse Redistribut
