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October 2020 Standardbred Rulings - Maryland Racing Commission

October 7, 2020 - Rosecroft Raceway
RCR 20-012 Kevin Fitzgerald, for being trainer of record on sample #36755 taken from "ALWAYS PERSEVERE"
on September 23, 2020 at Rosecroft Raceway was found to contain Total Carbon Dioxide (TC02) concentration of 40.15 +/- 0.89 mmol/L. Mr. Fitzgerald is fined $1,000 and suspended from training for 30 days (10/8/20 - 11/6/20). Horse " ALWAYS PERSEVERE" is disqualified and suspended from racing privileges for 30 days (10/8/20 - 11/6/20) After the suspension is complete, horse must requalify. All purse monies to be returned within 72 hours of this issuance. Purse to be redistributed.
COMAR: 09.10.02 Addendum A-11
January 20, 2021
Per Maryland Racing Commission de novo Committee Hearing Case No: 20-MRCH-02 regarding “ALWAYS PERSEVERE” and trainer Kevin Fitzgerald; the penalty of $1,000.00 fine, 30-day suspension from racing for trainer Kevin Fitzgerald and mare “Always Persevere” (1/21/2021 – 2/19/2021) and 4 Multiple Medication Violation (“MMV”) points assessed is upheld. It is further ordered that trainer Kevin Fitzgerald is fined an additional $500.00 for a frivolous appeal pursuant to COMAR 09.10.04.04D. All fines due at end of suspension and made payable to M.S.H.A.F (Maryland Standardbred Horsemen's Assistance Fund).

October 14, 2020 - Rosecroft Raceway
RCR 20-013 Driver Declan Donoway is fined $150
for interference with Ardyne Sportstar in the stretch while driving Rock N Row in the 7th race on 10/11/20. Rock N Row finished 2nd and was placed 4th. All fines must be paid within 10 days of ruling.
COMAR:09.10.02.33 H(1)(a)

October 28, 2020 - Rosecroft Raceway
RCR 20-014 Driver Luke Hanners is fined $100.00
for excessive use of the whip while driving ME PROPER DUDE in the 13th race at Rosecroft Raceway on October 25th, 2020. All fines are due within 10 days of ruling.
COMAR: 09.10.02.33 H (9)