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Licensee: WALTER J. HENNESSEY
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: SR 84-2018
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway
Notice Date: 09/08/2018
Status: CLOSED
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4102.1, 4102.3, 4117.4(a)(d)(k)(l)4117.17(a)(3)
Ruling Text:
While driving #8 (Northeaster) in the 3rd race on 8/22/18, you had the lead position entering the homestretch and went into the inner lane.  This action caused #5 (Socks Will Dew) to alter his course, impeding his progress, which in turn, crowded and impeded the progress of #3 (Southwind Blizzard).   After said suspension has begun such driver may drive horses in early closing events, stakes and featured overnight events but the suspension shall be extended one day for each date such driver drives such races. THIS IS A DRIVING SUSPENSION ONLY.      
Suspended: 10/17/2018 to 10/24/2018 (8 days)

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