AGENDA

MAINE STATE HARNESS RACING COMMISSION

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

CONFERENCE ROOM, GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

45 COMMERCE DRIVE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

Starting Time 12:30 PM

Call the Meeting to Order: George McHale, Chairman

Approve Minutes: July 19, 2007 Meeting

Adjudicatory Hearings:

1. In re: Richard Robertson, Jr. (License No. 11561) – It is alleged that the analysis of blood sample #3032 taken from the horse, Da Bone Man, at Scarborough Downs on December 10, 2006 prior to the second races disclosed an elevated blood gas level (TCO2) which is a positive test pursuant to Chapter 11 in the Commission’s Rules. Da Bone Man finished first in the second race. Mr. Robertson is the trainer of record for Da Bone Man. The owners of Da Bone Man are Richard Robertson, Jr. and Richard Loubier. This matter was continued from July 19, 2007.

Unfinished Business:

1.

New Business:

1. Appoint members to the Sire Stakes Advisory Committee for 2007-2008 racing year.

2. Establish time frame for the 2008 pari mutual licensing year.

3. Establsih a date to review the 2007 Capital Improvements for Bangor Raceway and Scarborough Down. Staff recommends October meeting date.

4. Establsih time frame for rule making proposals. Staff recommends December and January.

5. Approve revised pari mutual license application.

Reports:

1. Update from the Executive Director relative to handle figures and other events and issues.

Other Business:
            1. None

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Adjourn:

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