Gregory John Tracy Banned for Life subject to Appeal, James Anthony Tracy Indefinitely Suspended

Gregory John Tracy

Ruling Text from April 17, 2023 hearing before the Louisiana Racing Commission:

Heard by the Louisiana State Racing Commission (“LSRC”) on 04/17/23; stewards’ ruling upheld; suspension amended from 6 months to lifetime ban from licensure; in 6 months, Mr. Tracy may request reconsideration of his lifetime ban, which will be dependent on his cooperation with Louisiana State Police, Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office investigations; denied access to all racetracks, off-track wagering facilities and recognized training tracks under the jurisdiction of the LSRC.

Name: GREGORY JOHN TRACY Ruling Date: 3/1/2023 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: Delta Downs Ruling Number: 25251 Ruling Type: Possession of Medication/Drugs/Contraband/Injectable(s)/Needle/Syringe Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: 4/17/2023 Suspension End: Ruling Text: On 02/04/23, following a search of Barn 9, Tack Room E at Delta Downs, the Louisiana State Police found 59 bottles of injectable medications, 352 hypodermic needles, 256 syringes, and 75 packs of Albuterol Sulfate inhalation solution; 9 syringes with clear liquid were inventoried; the syringes with clear liquid were sent to LSU-EMSL for testing; on 02/10/23, Trainer Greg Tracy was notified via telephone of the violation and was made aware of the penalties; Asst. Trainer James “Jim” Tracy was notified in person; a hearing was scheduled on 02/22/23 and continued.A stewards’ hearing was held on 03/01/23; three stewards, Asst. Trainer James “Jim” Tracy and Sgt. Dallas Brasseaux attended the hearing in person, and Trainer Greg Tracy and attorney Stacey Moak attended by telephone; Moak objected to the stewards hearing and advised his clients not to answer any of the stewards’ questions; the stewards introduced the State Police report into evidence; the stewards concluded that the contraband found in Barn 9, Tack Room E (which was assigned to Trainer Gregory Tracy and occupied by Asst. Trainer James “Jim” Tracy) by the State Police was in a barn and tack room assigned to Trainer Greg Tracy; Tracy is suspended for 6 months, 03/05/23 to 09/04/23, and referred to the Louisiana State Racing Commission for further review.

Name: GREGORY JOHN TRACY Ruling Date: 3/9/2023 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: Delta Downs Ruling Number: 25251-ASC Ruling Type: Possession of Medication/Drugs/Contraband/Injectable(s)/Needle/Syringe Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: 4/17/2023 Suspension End: Ruling Text: appeal granted.

Name: GREGORY JOHN TRACY Ruling Date: 4/17/2023 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: Delta Downs Ruling Number: 25251-MODPEN Ruling Type: Possession of Medication/Drugs/Contraband/Injectable(s)/Needle/Syringe Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: 4/17/2023 Suspension End: Ruling Text: Heard by the Louisiana State Racing Commission (“LSRC”) on 04/17/23; stewards’ ruling upheld; suspension amended from 6 months to lifetime ban from licensure; in 6 months, Mr. Tracy may request reconsideration of his lifetime ban, which will be dependent on his cooperation with Louisiana State Police, Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office investigations; denied access to all racetracks, off-track wagering facilities and recognized training tracks under the jurisdiction of the LSRC.

James Anthony Tracy

Ruling Text from April 17, 2023 hearing before the Louisiana Racing Commission:

Heard by the Louisiana State Racing Commission (“LSRC”) on 04/17/23; stewards’ ruling upheld; Mr. Tracy not present for hearing; suspension amended from 6 months to indefinite suspension starting on 04/17/23; Mr. Tracy may request reconsideration of his indefinite suspension, which will be dependent on his cooperation with Louisiana State Police, Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office investigations; denied access to all racetracks, off-track wagering facilities and recognized training tracks under the jurisdiction of the LSRC.

Name: JAMES ANTHONY TRACY Ruling Date: 3/1/2023 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: Delta Downs Ruling Number: 25250 Ruling Type: Possession of Medication/Drugs/Contraband/Injectable(s)/Needle/Syringe Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: 4/17/2023 Suspension End: Ruling Text: On 02/04/23, following a search of Barn 9, Tack Room E at Delta Downs, the Louisiana State Police found 59 bottles of injectable medications, 352 hypodermic needles, 256 syringes, and 75 packs of Albuterol Sulfate inhalation solution; 9 syringes with clear liquid were inventoried; the syringes with clear liquid were sent to LSU-EMSL for testing; on 02/10/23, Trainer Greg Tracy was notified via telephone of the violation and was made aware of the penalties; Asst. Trainer James “Jim” Tracy was notified in person; a hearing was scheduled on 02/22/23 then continued.A stewards’ hearing was held on 03/01/23; three stewards, Asst. Trainer James “Jim” Tracy and Sgt. Dallas Brasseaux attended the hearing in person, and Trainer Greg Tracy and attorney Stacey Moak attended by telephone; Moak objected to the stewards hearing and advised his clients not to answer any of the stewards’ questions; the stewards introduced the State Police report into evidence; the stewards concluded that the above-listed contraband was found in Barn 9, Tack Room E, which was assigned to Trainer Gregory Tracy; Asst. Trainer James “Jim” Tracy occupied Tack Room E in Barn 9 and was in possession of the above-listed contraband; Asst. Trainer James “Jim” Tracy is suspended for 6 months, 03/05/23 to 09/04/23, and referred to the Louisiana State Racing Commission for further review.

Name: JAMES ANTHONY TRACY Ruling Date: 3/9/2023 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: Delta Downs Ruling Number: 25250-ASC Ruling Type: Possession of Medication/Drugs/Contraband/Injectable(s)/Needle/Syringe Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: 4/17/2023 Suspension End: Ruling Text: appeal granted.

Name: JAMES ANTHONY TRACY Ruling Date: 4/17/2023 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: Delta Downs Ruling Number: 25250-MODPEN Ruling Type: Possession of Medication/Drugs/Contraband/Injectable(s)/Needle/Syringe Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: 4/17/2023 Suspension End: Ruling Text: Heard by the Louisiana State Racing Commission (“LSRC”) on 04/17/23; stewards’ ruling upheld; Mr. Tracy not present for hearing; suspension amended from 6 months to indefinite suspension starting on 04/17/23; Mr. Tracy may request reconsideration of his indefinite suspension, which will be dependent on his cooperation with Louisiana State Police, Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office investigations; denied access to all racetracks, off-track wagering facilities and recognized training tracks under the jurisdiction of the LSRC.

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