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Licensee: ROBERT S. MESSINA
Licensed As: JOCKEY
Notice Number: FL 68-2007
Racing Type: Thoroughbred
Track: Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
Notice Date: 10/24/2007
Status: REQUEST WITHDRAWN
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4035.2,4022.21,4022.11,4022.12
Ruling Text: Jockey Robert Messina is Suspended for 10 calendar days effective Monday October 29, 2007 through Wednesday November 7, 2007 for interfering with the #4 horse, "Red's Red" on the back stretch during the running of the 8th race on October 22, 2007. This suspension is stayed pending the outcome of Jockey Messina appeal filed Tuesday October 23, 2007. Jockey Robert Messina is suspended 10 calendar days effective Saturday April 19 through Monday April 28, 2008 inclusive as was agreed upon in the settlement of his appeal of the Stewards ruling concerning the running of the 8th race on October 22, 2007
Suspended: 04/19/2008 to 04/28/2008 (10 days)

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