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Licensee: LEON B. BAILEY
Licensed As: DRIVER
Notice Number: VD 85-2023
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Vernon Downs
Notice Date: 09/05/2023
Ruling Type: Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.4(B)(K)
Ruling Text:
While driving #1 STONE WALL in the 5th race at Vernon Downs on September 4, 2023, you moved to the outside before the 3/4 pole when proper clearance didn't exist causing interference to #6 GAYLE'S ARSENAL.  There was no placing because your horse finished behind the offended horse.  Having appeared before a representative of the NYS Gaming Commission and waiving your right to a formal hearing and right to appeal, your 8 day driving suspension is reduced to a 3 day driving suspension to be served September 6, 2023 through and including September 8, 2023.  This is a driving suspension only.  
Suspended: 09/06/2023 to 09/08/2023 (3 days)

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