Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: PETER J. MELE |
| Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER |
| Notice Number: SR 43-2020 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway |
| Notice Date: 09/30/2020 |
| Ruling Type: Fine |
| Rule(s): 4117.8 {c} |
| Ruling Text: While driving # 9 PRETTY BOY B at Saratoga Gaming on 9/29/20 in race # 1 Mr. Mele did use his whip in an unnecessary manner in the stretch drive. His horse was last in the stretch and he continued to strike when clearly the horse was going to finish last. He has been fined $ 100.00 for this infraction. Any further violations in this area will result in a higher penalty or suspension. |
| Fined: $100.00 |
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