https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/225222/ellis-suspended-fined-for-masochistic-bc-drug-positive
Frank:
Sometimes it is better when time is taken and an airtight case is presented
against the offender. Many people are hoping this is what is going on with some of
your Clifton Park neighbors, especially cult leader Keith Raniere (a combination
of Bernie Madoff and the late Charles Manson) and his heirheaded benefactor, Clare
Bronfman.
But I digress. One of the more interesting aspects of the Ellis affair, as was
pointed out in one of the comments to the article, is that it appears that Mr.
Ellis has been ousted from the grounds of Cal tracks, and any work he does for TVG
will have to be done from the TVG studios.
Not allowing his horses to go to family members (Paul McGee) or any of his assistants is a pretty serious penalty. This penalty seems to have some meat to it. Considering the event and the stage this occurred if there was any doubt he should have pre race scratched. Hate to see a Man lose his job but he rolled the dice and now he pays a hefty price....