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Licensee: WALTER J. HENNESSEY
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: SR 71-2022
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway
Notice Date: 10/10/2022
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.8[c]
Ruling Text:
Mr. Hennessey while driving #5 FILTHY MCNASTY in the 4th Race at Saratoga Harness on October 3, 2022, was in violation of the whipping rule in the stretch.  This is Mr. Hennessey's 2nd whipping violation in New York State within 365 days.  Mr. Hennessey is hereby issued a $250 fine and a 1 day driving suspension to be served October 15, 2022.  This is a driving suspension only.  Further violations of this nature will result in greater penalties.
Suspended: 10/15/2022 to 10/15/2022 (1 days)
Fined: $250.00

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