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Licensee: CHRISTOPHER H. LONG
Licensed As: DRIVER
Notice Number: SR 122-2018
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway
Notice Date: 12/09/2018
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4102.1, 4102.3, 4117.4 (a)(d)(f)(k)
Ruling Text:
While driving #4 (Oh Whata Nightjohn) on 12/7/18, you swerved to the inside near the top of the stretch finishing and impeded the progress of #7 (Miracle Ace).  The horse (Oh Whata Nightjohn) was disqualified from her 2nd place finish and was placed 5th due to the infraction(s).  Having appeared telephonically before a representative of the NYS Gaming Commission, and waived your right to a hearing, and the Commission considering the circumstances, your driving suspension of 8 (Eight) days is reduced to 4 (Four) days.  THIS IS A DRIVING SUSPENSION ONLY.  THIS IS A DRIVING SUSPENSION ONLY.
Suspended: 12/09/2018 to 12/12/2018 (4 days)

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