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Licensee: MICHAEL J. MERTON
Licensed As: DRIVER
Notice Number: TD 42-2014
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Tioga Downs
Notice Date: 08/20/2014
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.4 (b)
Ruling Text:
As driver of #2 (Dirty Girty) in race 9 at Tioga Downs on Saturday, August 9, 2014, you interfered with #5 (Southwind Trini) in the stretch causing that horse and your horse not to finish and subsequently interfering with other horses as well.  Having waived your right to appeal, your driving suspension has been reduced from eight days to three days.  Your suspension will begin on Friday, August 22, 2014 and continue through Sunday, August 24.  This is a DRIVING suspension only.
Suspended: 08/22/2014 to 08/24/2014 (3 days)

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