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Licensee: JOHN W. STARK JR
Licensed As: OWNER-TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: SR 75-2022
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway
Notice Date: 11/01/2022
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.8[c]
Ruling Text:
Mr. Stark while driving #7 WHY U BUGGING in the 13th Race at Saratoga Harness on October 31, 2022, was in violation of the whipping rule in the stretch.  This is Mr. Stark's 2nd whipping violation within a 365 day period.  Mr. Stark is hereby issued a $250 fine and a 1 day driving suspension to be served November 5, 2022.  This is a driving suspension only.  Further whipping violations will result in greater penalties.
Suspended: 11/05/2022 to 11/05/2022 (1 days)
Fined: $250.00

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