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Licensee: RICHARD A. VIOLETTE JR
Licensed As: TRAINER, EXERCISE RIDER
Notice Number: BL 12-2018
Racing Type: Thoroughbred
Track: Belmont Park (NYRA)
Notice Date: 06/22/2018
Ruling Type: Fine
Rule(s): 4043.14 4022.13
Ruling Text:
Mr. Richard Violette Jr. is hereby fined $1000.00 for having breezed horse Honey Graeme at Belmont Racetrack on  May 31, 2018. This in violation of NYCRR rule 4043.14 (d)  Restrictions on shock or pulse wave therapy. Having waived his right of appeal $500.00 will be stayed pending no further violation of rule 4043.14 from180 days from the date of this ruling. This penalty if reflective of information obtained in the investigation into this incident.
Fined: $500.00

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