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Licensee: CHRISTOPHER H. LONG
Licensed As: DRIVER
Notice Number: SR 18-2023
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway
Notice Date: 04/03/2023
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.4[a]
Ruling Text:
Mr. Long while driving #2 BROADWAY ROLE in the 7th Race at Saratoga Harness on March 28, 2023, did move to his right after the 1/2 causing #7 RELENTLESS DANCER to go off stride.  BROADWAY ROLE 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. Long's 8 day driving suspension is hereby reduced to a 3 day driving suspension to be served April 4, 2023 through and including April 6, 2023.  Further violations of this nature may result in greater penalties.
Suspended: 04/04/2023 to 04/06/2023 (3 days)

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