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Licensee: JOHN W. STARK JR
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: SR 42-2022
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway
Notice Date: 06/27/2022
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.4 [L]
Ruling Text:
Mr. Stark while driving #1 BOURBON ON ICE in the 7th Race at Saratoga Harness on June 20, 2022 did change course in the stretch, and caused interference to #7 GIGI HANOVER.  BOURBON ON ICE finsihed 2nd and was disqualified and placed 4th for interference.  Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waiving his right to a formal hearing and right to appeal, Mr. Stark's 8 day driving suspension is hereby reduced to a 3 day DRIVING suspension to be served June 27, 2022 through and including June 29, 2022.  This is a DRIVING suspension only.
Suspended: 06/27/2022 to 06/29/2022 (3 days)

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