Gaming Commission

Gaming Commission Rulings Database

Licensee: ROBERT J. WITTCOP
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: BR 55-2021
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Buffalo Raceway
Notice Date: 07/21/2021
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.4 {E}
Ruling Text:
On Saturday, July 17, 2021, while driving the 1 horse, Rock N Roll Moment, in the 8th race at Buffalo Raceway, your actions while driving your horse caused interference to trailing horses. As a result, you were disqualified and taken down from 1st and placed in 7th place. For this violation of § 4117.4 {E} you are hereby suspended 8 days from July 20, 2021 until July 27, 2021. However, having appeared before a NYS Gaming Commission Official and having waived your right of appeal, your suspension has been reduced to 4 days from July 20, 2021 until July 23, 2021.
Suspended: 07/20/2021 to 07/23/2021 (4 days)

Note that the above data is current as of 8:30 PM EDT, Tuesday, May 07, 2024 and subject to change as more information becomes available.

The New York State Gaming Commission takes reasonable measures to ensure that the data and information on this website is accurate and current. However, the Commission makes no express or implied warranty regarding this information or data and expressly disclaims all legal liability and responsibility to persons or entities who use or access this website and its content.