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Cerin Fined by CHRB for Violations

Southern California trainer Vladimir Cerin was handed a $7,500 fine and a 15-day suspension by stewards at Hollywood Park after two horses in his care tested positive in post-race urine samples for substances that are considered Class 3 medication violations.

 Thursday, December 06, 2007

Contessa Waits on Results of Ephedra Positives

Aqueduct-based trainer Gary Contessa is awaiting his fate on a slew of ephedra positives that have sidetracked his operation.

 Tuesday, February 18, 2003

Trainer Contessa Awaits Word on Ephedra Positives

Top New York trainer Gary Contessa is awaiting word on a ruling after at least five of his horses tested positive for the banned substance, ephedra.

 Monday, February 10, 2003

Positive Tests Lead CHRB to Warn Trainers About Herbal Products

An undisclosed number of positive tests for the Class 3 drugs phenylpropanoloamine and norpseudoephedrine has prompted the California Horse Racing Board to urge trainers to scrutinize any herbal products or food supplements they feed their horses. Fifteen trainers were notified on Aug. 9 by the board, asking them to avoid a specific herbal product.

 Monday, August 13, 2001