Really, cause Jim McNeight , the trainer got nailed about 2 months ago in a stall, at Buffalo raceway with the needle shoved in the horses neck ! Has been barred , taken off as trainer until further notice , and thats if he ever gets his training license back. Been M.I.A ! Sold his house and everything. Guess you really don’t know him. They have had Jeff Martin down as trainer since he got busted !
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the valid receipt of James P. McNeight, Sr (“Respondent”) that permits Respondent to participate in pari-mutuel racing as a Trainer is hereby SUSPENDED IMMEDIATELY pending the disposition by the New York State Gaming Commission (“Commission”) of the scheduled hearing before the Commission, or if Respondent refuses such hearing or defaults in appearing, then such valid receipt and all rights to participate in harness racing in New York are SUSPENDED until such time as the Commission in its discretion takes further action, including, but not limited to, denial of Respondent’s license application and withdrawal of such valid receipt. A hearing on this matter will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this action is taken pursuant to Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law ("Racing Law") §§ 309, 310 and 321, 9 NYCRR §§ 4119.7(a)(5); 4119.7(b), 4119.8, 4119.9(a), and 4120.6(a)(1), and State Administrative Procedure Act § 401, upon a finding of the Commission that the public health, safety, and welfare imperatively requires this emergency action because Respondent’s conduct related to the possession and use of a hypodermic needle and syringe to inject a substance into an equine athlete at Buffalo Raceway was so egregious that (1) such conduct calls into question Respondent’s ability to properly care for horses for which Respondent is responsible pursuant to the valid receipt held with the Commission, (2) Respondent’s actions and continued participation in racing are potential dangers to the public health, safety, and welfare, including that of equine athletes, (3) Respondent’s actions are inconsistent with the experience, character, or general fitness required for participation by Respondent in harness racing or related activities; and (4) Respondent’s continued participation in pari-mutuel racing is presently inconsistent with the publi
