Jim McNeight Sr Buffalo

[titans1127]

What a scumbag.  Wonder who in the family will be the beard?

NEW YORK STATE GAMING COMMISSION    IN THE MATTER OF JAMES P. McNEIGHT  SR    NOTICE OF SUMMARY SUSPENSION    AND HEARING    MO 13-2025        To: JAMES P. McNEIGHT  SR        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 Respondents 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 Respondents 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 Respondents ability to properly care for horses for which Respondent is responsible pursuant to the valid receipt held with the Commission  (2)    Respondents actions and continued participation in racing are potential dangers to the public health  safety  and welfare  including that of equine athletes  (3) Respondents actions are inconsistent with the experience  character  or general fitness required for participation by Respondent in harness racing or related activities; and (4) Respondents continued participation in pari-mutuel racing is presently inconsistent with the public interest  convenience  or necessity and/or is inconsistent with the best interests of racing generally  based upon these circumstances and charges:        1. On or about May 1  2025  Respondent was observed    possessing a hypodermic needle and syringe on the grounds of Buffalo    Raceway;        2. On or about May 1  2025  Respondent was observed using a    hypodermic needle and syringe to inject a substance into the horse    Herecomesdasherif f on the grounds of Buffalo Raceway;        3. Respondent is neither a Commission veterinarian  a track veterinarian  or a practicing veterinarian or veterinary technician licensed by the Commission  and therefore is not permitted to have or possess in or upon the premises of a licensed harness race track any equipment that may be used for hypodermic injection or other infusion into a horse or any vial  bottle or cartridge designed and usable for such purposes  pursuant to 9 NYCRR  4120.6(a);        4. The foregoing misconduct demonstrates that Respondents    continued participation in pari-mutuel racing is presently inconsistent with    the public interest  convenience  or necessity  and is inconsistent with the    best interests of racing generally  pursuant to Racing Law  309(2); and        5. The refusal of Respondents license application and suspension and/or revocation of Respondents valid receipt and all rights to participate in harness racing in New York are necessary to protect the public health  safety  and welfare.        PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Respondent may be represented by counsel  cross examine witnesses  and present evidence and arguments on Respondents own behalf. Interpreter services will be made available to deaf persons and people who are not English language proficient at no charge but should be requested in writing at least one week before the hearing date. Respondent is responsible to deliver this Notice of Hearing to Respondents attorney  if Respondent has or retains one. This hearing shall be a de novo hearing that may result in the imposition of any legally available penalty including a license    refusal and/or suspension or revocation of Respondents valid receipt; Respondents exclusion from all racetracks in New York State whether as a holder of a valid receipt  a licensee  participant  or patron; and a fine not to exceed $25 000 for each violation pursuant to Racing Law  116.         PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Commission typically conducts hearings by    videoconference. Under this procedure  the hearing officer may preside by    videoconference. Please note  Respondent must contact the Commission to arrange for Respondent  including Respondents attorney and witnesses  to videoconference from Respondents own location(s). To participate in Respondents hearing by videoconferencing from Respondents own physical location Respondent must  at least three days before the scheduled hearing date  telephone the Commission at (518) 388-3706 to establish Respondents videoconference location(s) and to verify that Respondent will appear on Respondents scheduled hearing date. To participate in Respondents hearing in person  rather than by videoconference  Respondent (or Respondents counsel     if any) must telephone the Commission at (518) 388-3706 at least three days before the scheduled hearing date  to arrange for Respondent  Respondents counsel  or any of Respondents witnesses to appear in person at the Commissions headquarters located at 354 Broadway  Schenectady  New York.         PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commission requests that if Respondent wishes to use  mark or introduce demonstrative evidence (e.g.  documents) at the hearing  then Respondent must provide a copy of such evidence in advance of the hearing date to the Commissions assigned counsel and the hearing officer. Any demonstrative evidence not possessed by all parties and the hearing officer at the time of the hearing may be barred from use.         PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the hearing may be adjourned at the discretion of the hearing officer for good cause shown upon the request of any party. Requests for adjournments must be submitted at least two business days before the date of the scheduled hearing. Absent a serious emergency matter  no requests for adjournments will be granted within two business days of the scheduled hearing date. To request an adjournment  Respondent must contact the hearing officer  William Chen  at bill@lo-wchen.com  with concurrent notice to the Commission's assigned counsel  Jessica Desany  at jessica.desany@gaming.ny.gov as soon as possible. After the opposing party has had the opportunity to be heard regarding the request for adjournment  such request must be approved by the hearing officer to take effect. If Respondent fails to appear at the hearing without an approved adjournment  Respondent will be in default  the Commission may proceed in Respondent's absence with the hearing  and Respondent's appeal or request for a hearing may be deemed withdrawn.         DATED: SCHENECTADY  NEW YORK     MAY 2  2025         KRISTEN M. BUCKLEY    ACTING SECRETARY

[talkstohisself]

I understand  this was pretty bad  but Sammy Smith gets popped every  year should have repeat offender status

[Raging pace]

Not good at all for Jim McNeight but yes, 450 lb Sam smith is king of juicing. He wins top trainer every meet and top trainer for most positives every meet,  now  thats a SCUMBAG !

[talkstohisself]

 raging pace  I going to put a list together of the trainers that I think are honest  can you spare few seconds

[Raging pace]

Boy are you right talkstohisself !

[Inside The Track]

How stupid are these guys. There are 100 places within a mile of the racetrack to inject. To get caught at the racetrack is really a new level of stupid. You just can't fix stupid.

[talkstohisself]

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[talkstohisself]

maybe 15 to 20  on that list are legit

[Brkn Headpole]

Didn't this guy get barred from The Meadows for EPO?

[White Rabbit]

I understand  this was pretty bad  but Sammy Smith gets popped every  year should have repeat offender status

Is that the same Smith that just got positive for the Baffert meds too on Us Trott this week

[jupiter]

No that was Dave

[Dingus]

No that was Dave

Are they related?

[jupiter]

All the McNeight's are related, Fathers, brothers, cousins. Eddie was the only one that left the nest, Then David showed up at the Meadows and got the boot.

[Harness Racing Revolution]

Caught by the PJ. CRIED. And I mean CRIED like a little bitch begging him for a break. Well done to the PJ for doing his job. 

[longshotlobell]

guy who sells programs still telling everyone              '' water  main break''            ..   mango  very bad gm............... . truly is............... surrounds himself with         further clowns....