NEW YORK (AP) — New York racing authorities have ordered Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. to show why he should not be suspended, lose his license and be kicked off state tracks for various infractions.
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board suspended Dutrow twice last month. The suspensions totaled 90 days for hypodermic needles in his barn and for a winning horse’s positive test for a banned painkiller at Aqueduct last year.
The board Thursday also questioned the conduct and character of the trainer who won the 2008 Derby and Preakness with Big Brown.
Dutrow has appealed and the board scheduled hearings for March 30-31.
