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Licensee: FRANK A. AFFRUNTI
Licensed As: DRIVER
Notice Number: VD 8-2023
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Vernon Downs
Notice Date: 06/10/2023
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.4[a]
Ruling Text:
Mr. Affrunti while driving #4 NEED AROCKET in the 6th Race at Vernon Downs on June 9, 2023, did cross over without proper clearance before the 3/4 pole, causing #8 ATTENTION PLEASE to go off the course.  NEED AROCKET finished 3rd, was disqualified and placed 8th for interference.  Having appeared before a representative of the NYSGC and waiving his right to a formal hearing and right to appeal, Mr. Affrunti's 8 day driving suspension is hereby reduced to a 3 day driving suspension to be served June 14, 2023 through and including June 16, 2023.  This is a driving suspension only.
Suspended: 06/14/2023 to 06/16/2023 (3 days)

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