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Licensee: CHRISTOPHER H. LONG
Licensed As: DRIVER
Notice Number: SR 50-2021
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway
Notice Date: 12/01/2021
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.4[A, L]
Ruling Text:
Mr. Long while driving #4 NEWYORKBLUEBLOOD in the 12th Race at Saratoga Harness on November 29, 2021, did change course in the stretch by bearing in and caused interference to #1 JUST FOR LUCK.  NEWYORKBLUEBLOOD finished 5th and was placed 7th for interference.  Mr. Long is hereby suspended for 8 days, December 20, 2021 through and including December 27, 2021.  Having appeared before a representative of the New York State Gaming Commission and waiving his right to a formal hearing and any and all rights to appeal, Mr. Long's suspension is reduced to a 5 day DRIVING suspension beginning December 20, 2021 through and including December 24, 2021. This is a driving suspension only.  Further violations of this nature may result in greater penalties.
Suspended: 12/20/2021 to 12/24/2021 (5 days)

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