Just one ruling so far.
On October 19 2026 the New York Drug Testing and Research Program reported to the New York State Gaming Commission the blood sample CV3700167 obtained pre-race from the horse SAVAGE LP 1st place finisher in race 5 on October 12 2026 at Monticello Raceway revealed a TCO2 level of 42.1+/-1.3millimoles per liter which exceeds the permitted threshold for a Lasix horse. On October 29 2026 trainer Jim Doherty Jr. appeared before a representative of the NYSGC. After consideration it is determined that Jim Doherty Jr. as trainer of record of SAVAGE LP on October 12 2026 is in violation of NYSGC rules 4120.2; 4120.4; 4120.13(A). Pursuant to NYSGC rule 4120.13(D)(1) trainer Jim Doherty Jr. is hereby suspended for a period of 60 days  Novemberr 13 2026 through and including January 11 2027 and fined the sum of $1 000.00. During the term of this suspension trainer Jim Doherty Jr. is denied access to all course and grounds under the jurisdiction of the New York State Gaming Commission and trainer transfers from his stable must receive Judges approval. Further pursuant NYSGC rules 4120.13(E) SAVAGE LP is declared disqualified from said race and all purse earnings shall be returned and redistributed to appropriate finishers and must re-test at a permissible TCO2 level prior to being declared eligible to race. SAVAGE LP regardless of trainer shall be subject to 6-hour pre-race detention for the period of 6 months beginning November 13 2026 through and including May 13 2027 irrespective of any trainer or owner transfers.
