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Commission upholds revocation, $100,000 fine and 15‑year ban for trainer after four horses test positive
Summary
The Nevada Gaming Commission sustained the Gaming Control Board’s modified ruling in the case of trainer Ricardo Castillo after four horses tested positive for methamphetamine (two also for tramadol). The commission revoked Castillo’s license, imposed a $100,000 fine and barred him from racing in Nevada for 15 years.
The Nevada Gaming Commission on Nov. 20 sustained disciplinary action against trainer Ricardo Castillo after four horses under his care tested positive for methamphetamine and two also tested positive for tramadol following races at the Elko County Fairgrounds.
The Board of Stewards initially disqualified the horses and recommended a fine and suspension. On appeal the Gaming Control Board modified the stewards’ ruling and imposed more severe…
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