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Licensee: JAMES J. DEVAUX
Licensed As: TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: SR 59-2022
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway
Notice Date: 09/06/2022
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.4(k), 4117.8[c]
Ruling Text:
Mr. Devaux while driving #3 ER SOPHIA in the 6th Race at Saratoga Harness on September 2, 2022, did interfere with #1 OH SO PINE at the top of the stretch, causing the horse to go off stride.  ER SOPHIA finished 3rd, was disqualified and placed 6th for interference.  Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waiving his right to a formal hearing and right to appeal, Mr. Devaux's 8 day driving suspension has been reduced to a 3 day DRIVNG suspension to be served September 12, 2022 through and including September 14, 2022.  This is a DRIVING suspension only.
Suspended: 09/12/2022 to 09/14/2022 (3 days)

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