Bernard F. Brennan — Commissioner

William Elliott v. Ontario Racing Commission, 2009 CanLII 91198

Licensee's appeal denied; 10-year suspension confirmed and fine increased to $60,000.

ORCOct 13, 2009

Simon Husbands, 2009 CanLII 91235

Jockey's one-year suspension for unsatisfactory ride quashed as unconventional tactics were instructed by trainer.

The appellant jockey appealed a one-year suspension imposed by the Stewards for an unsatisfactory ride, alleging he failed to persevere with his mount or demonstrate an effort to win.

The jockey had ridden the horse without using the whip, keeping it on the bit, which contrasted with conventional riding methods.

The Commission found that the jockey was following the trainer's specific instructions not to whip the horse, as previous aggressive whipping had caused the horse to stop running.

The Commission concluded that the jockey's ride was a genuine effort to achieve the best possible result and quashed the suspension.

ORCApr 20, 2009

for Elliott

Larry ToddCounsel
1 appearance

for Husbands

Dan McMahonCounsel
1 appearance

for the Administration

Brendan Van NiejenhuisCounsel
1 appearance
Jennifer FriedmanCounsel
1 appearance

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Decisions

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Years active

1

Tribunals

2009–2009

Active range

ORC2(100%)

Decision types

appeal

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