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Licensee: SHAWN M. MCDONOUGH
Licensed As: TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: BD 5-2021
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Batavia Downs
Notice Date: 08/01/2021
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.4 {B}
Ruling Text:
On Saturday, July 31, 2021, while driving the 6 horse, Rock The Dream, in the 5th race, you hooked wheels with the 8 horse, Hardts or Bettor, causing the driver to be dislodged. As a result of this interference, the 8 horse did not finish. You are hearby suspended 10 days from August 2, 2021 to August 11, 2021. Having appeared before a representative of the NYS Gaming Commission and having waived your right to appeal, your suspension is reduced to 5 days from August 2, 2021 to August 6, 2021.  
Suspended: 08/02/2021 to 08/06/2021 (5 days)

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