Appeal of $1,000 fine dismissed; trainer cannot debate safety instructions with track official during training.
The appellant, a thoroughbred owner and trainer, appealed a Stewards' ruling fining him $1,000 for disregarding the directions of an association official on the training track.
The appellant argued he refused the official's order to remove his horses because he believed the directed route was unsafe.
The Ontario Racing Commission dismissed the appeal, holding that a trainer cannot debate safety instructions with the official controlling track traffic during training hours.
The $1,000 fine was upheld to deter disrespect toward association officials.
ORCOntario Racing CommissionJun 2, 2006
