Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: CHRISTOPHER H. LONG |
| Licensed As: DRIVER |
| Notice Number: SR 39-2021 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway |
| Notice Date: 10/08/2021 |
| Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4117.8[c] |
| Ruling Text: Mr. Long while driving #1 ALWAYS MINDY in the 6th Race at Saratoga Harness on October 5, 2021, did use his whip in an inappropriate manner in the stretch. This is Mr. Long's fifth whipping violation in New York State in 2021. Having appeared before a representative of the New York State Gaming Commission and waiving his right to a formal hearing and right to appeal, Mr. Long is hereby suspended 8 days (reduced to 5 days without appeal) and fined $750 (reduced to $500 without appeal). The term of his suspension will be October 19, 2021 through and including October 23, 2021. This is a DRIVING suspension only. Further violations of this nature will result in a more severe penalty. |
| Suspended: 10/19/2021 to 10/23/2021 (5 days) |
| Fined: $500.00 |
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