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Licensee: GREGORY MERTON
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: SR 3-2020
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway
Notice Date: 03/04/2020
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4102.1, 4102.3, 4117.4(b)
Ruling Text:
While driving #6 (Star Commander N) in the 6th race on 2/29/20, you struck the wheel of #4 (Ronnies Rocket) causing interference coming off the final turn into the stretch.  #6 (Star Commander N) finished 5th placed 6th due to the interference.  Having appeared before a representative of the NYS Gaming Commission, and waived your right to a hearing, and the Commission considering the circumstances, your driving suspension of 8 (Eight) days is reduced to 3 (Three) days.  THIS IS A DRIVING SUSPENSION ONLY.
Suspended: 03/04/2020 to 03/06/2020 (3 days)

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