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Licensee: HOMER J. HOCHSTETLER
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: VD 24-2019
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Vernon Downs
Notice Date: 07/05/2019
Ruling Type: Fine
Rule(s): 4117.8{C}
Ruling Text:
Mr. Hochstetler did use his whip in a manner that was not in the best intrest of harness racing on his horse # 4 SIMONE at Vernon Downs on 7/4/19. He finished last and did repeat strikes with a horse that was never in contention. He has been fined $ 100.00 for this act. Any furthur violations in this area will result in a higher penalty.
Fined: $100.00

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