Dutrow Appeal Rejected

{Albany, New York}…Tuesday, the Court of Appeals in New York refused to hear an appeal by Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. on his 10 year ban from the sport for drug violations. The state Racing and Wagering Board's 2011 decision to ban him from New York's thoroughbred tracks had been stayed pending appeals. Dutrow faced brief New York suspensions for drug violations in 2003, 2004 and 2008. Dutrow trained Big Brown to Derby and Preakness wins in 2008.