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Licensee: ANDREW J. GARDNER *
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER
Notice Number: BR 14-2015
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Buffalo Raceway
Notice Date: 02/27/2015
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4119.1, 4119.2, 4104.10
Ruling Text:
As trainer of record for #4 Clubber Lang who raced in the 5th race at Buffalo on 02/20/15, you did fail to conduct yourself in a gentlemanly manner while in the paddock office by using profanity toward a racing official and causing a disturbance after a phone conversation with the Presiding Judge.  Considering past history and the circumstances, you are fined $500.00 and are suspended from entering the paddock for 7 days beginning on 03/11/15.  Having waived your right of appeal, your fine is reduced to $250.00 and your paddock suspension will remain at 7 days beginning on 03/11/15.  You are eligible to participate on 03/18/15 with payment of the fine.  Any future violations of this kind will result in significantly increased penalties.
Suspended: 03/11/2015 to 03/17/2015 (7 days)
Fined: $250.00

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