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Licensee: DENNIS (JIMMY) J. WHITTEMORE JR
Licensed As: OWNER-DRIVER
Notice Number: VD 20-2023
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Vernon Downs
Notice Date: 08/29/2023
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.4 {a}
Ruling Text:
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, while driving the 6 horse Sunshine's Finest, in the 6th race at Vernon Downs, you crossed over in front of the 8 horse, Classy Hill, in the stretch causing interference. For this violation, you were disqualified from 1st and placed 4th. You are hereby suspended 8 days from August 30, 2023 until September 6, 2023. However, having appeared before representatives of the New York State Gaming Commission and having waived your right to appeal your suspension has been reduced to 4 days, from August 30, 2023 until September 2, 2023. THIS IS A DRIVING SUSPENSION ONLY.
Suspended: 08/30/2023 to 09/02/2023 (4 days)

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