Thoroughbred Trainer Dutrow’s License Revoked for 10 Years

Regulators cite a pattern of rules violations–including numerous equine drug infractions–in revocation.
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New York regulators revoked Thoroughbred trainer Rick Dutrow’s license for at least 10 years and fined him $50,000 for what they said has been a pattern of rules violations–including numerous equine drug infractions–by the controversial trainer.

The three-member State Racing and Wagering Board reduced a far more serious penalty as proposed by the hearing officer in the case: lifetime revocation of his license.

Dutrow, who one board member said has been cited for violating various racing rules in nine states and 15 different tracks, is also barred from being on the grounds of any racetrack in New York during the 10-year period.

"Let this be a lesson to other people in the business," said board chairman John Sabini

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Tom Precious also writes for The Blood-Horse, sister magazine to The Horse.

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