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Licensee: DENNIS (JIMMY) J. WHITTEMORE JR
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: VD 12-2016
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Vernon Downs
Notice Date: 06/09/2016
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.4b, 4117.4K, 4116.9 D
Ruling Text:
While driving #7 CR AMIGO in the 1st race at Vernon Downs on 05/19/16, you did fail to move to the outside while on a break and hooked wheels with #2 Camp Speedy, causing interference.  This occurred in the stretch.  Having reviewed previous penalties, having waived your right of appeal and considering the circumstances, your 10 day driving suspension is reduced to 5 days, 06/10/16 - 06/14/16.  Having been scheduled to drive in an early closing event on 06/10/16, your suspension will be extended by one day to 06/15/16. You are eligible to participate on 06/16/15.
Suspended: 06/10/2016 to 06/15/2016 (6 days)

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