FOUR whipping violations this meet must have been just enough for the state commission to say "have a seat over there!" And KICKING?! WOW!
DATE: 07/24/2018
RULING #:R18050
LICENSEE: ROLAND, NICK
PENALTY/FINE: SUMMARY SUSPENSION
FULL RULING: PDF LINK
https://www.mrc.state.mn.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/R18050-Roland-Nick.pdfDESCRIPTION: SUMMARY SUSPENSION PENDING OUTCOME OF INVESTIGATION.
NARRATIVE:
Driver Nick Roland is hereby summarily suspended, Pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation, In order to protect public safety, Health and welfare as his conduct may be in violation of statute and I or rules of the Minnesota Racing Commission and may adversely affect the integrity of horses racing.
Within 72 hours after completion of the present ongoing investigation, The subject licensee will be cited to a formal hearing before the Board of Judges at Running Aces Racetrack.
During the summary suspension, Driver Nick Roland is denied privileges of driving of all racetracks under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Racing Commission.
Minnesota Rules:
7879.0200 Judges authority and duties Subpart 1 (A)(G) - General Authority of Judges
7887.0155 Subpart A -Abide by rules
7897 .0100 Subpart 6 (A) - Hostile acts
7884.0260 Subpart 5 - Kicking
7884.0260 Subpart 7 - stirrups
7887.0260 Subpart 2 - whipping under the shaft
7884.0260 Subpart 2 - More than wrist action whipping