HORSE RACING

Dutrow’s appeal denied New York’s top court refused Tuesday to hear another appeal by Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. on his 10-year ban from the sport for drug violations. The Court of Appeals, without comment, denied Dutrow’s request that the judges consider another appeal of the state Racing and Wagering Board’s 2011 decision to ban him. Tuesday’s decision appears to end the state appeals process for Dutrow. His ban from New York’s thoroughbred tracks had been stayed pending appeals. Dutrow recently tied for the training title with 110 victories at Aqueduct, his fourth title at the New York track where his stable is based. Dutrow trained Big Brown to Derby and Preakness wins in 2008.