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Licensee: JOEL CRUZ
Licensed As: JOCKEY
Notice Number: FL 8-2022
Racing Type: Thoroughbred
Track: Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
Notice Date: 06/01/2022
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4035.2(b), 4022.12
Ruling Text:
Jockey Joel Cruz, rider of "It Can" (#3), was disqualified from 1st position and placed 3rd for interfering with "Betty's Smile" (#2) in the stretch, during the running of the 6th race on May 24, 2022.  Having waived his right to an appeal, Jockey Joel Cruz is suspended for 3 racing days effective Wednesday, June 8, 2022, Monday, June 13, 2022, and Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Suspended: 06/08/2022 to 06/14/2022 (3 days)

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