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Licensee: CHRISTOPHER H. LONG
Licensed As: DRIVER
Notice Number: SR 35-2023
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway
Notice Date: 05/10/2023
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.8[c]
Ruling Text:
Mr. Long while driving #3 HENRY IAM IAM in the 6th Race at Saratoga Harness on May 8, 2023, did whip his horse in an excessive manner in the stretch.  Mr. Long is hereby fined $250 and issued a 1 day DRIVING suspension to be served May 14, 2023 (2nd offense within 365 days).  Further whipping violations will result in greater penalties.  This is a driving suspension only.
Suspended: 05/14/2023 to 05/14/2023 (1 days)
Fined: $250.00

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