Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: THOMAS L. MERTON |
| Licensed As: DRIVER |
| Notice Number: TD 13-2023 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Tioga Downs |
| Notice Date: 07/04/2023 |
| Ruling Type: Suspension |
| Rule(s): 4117.4(a) |
| Ruling Text: As driver of #4 (Random Hanover) in race four at Tioga Downs on Sunday, June 18, 2023 you bore in and interfered with #1 (Western Tyrant) on the first turn, and this action forced others to alter course as well. Your horse finished 8th, was disqualified, and placed 9th. Having appeared before a representative of the Gaming Commission, and you having waived your right of appeal, your driving suspension has been reduced from eight days to three days. Your suspension begins on Saturday, July 8. You MAY drive in stakes races only on Sunday, July 9 and your suspension will carry through Tuesday, July 11. This is a DRIVING suspension only. |
| Suspended: 07/08/2023 to 07/11/2023 (4 days) |
Note that the above data is current as of 11:23 AM EDT, Monday, May 06, 2024 and subject to change as more information becomes available.
The New York State Gaming Commission takes reasonable measures to ensure that the data and information on this website is accurate and current. However, the Commission makes no express or implied warranty regarding this information or data and expressly disclaims all legal liability and responsibility to persons or entities who use or access this website and its content.