John Macdonald, Q.C. — Commissioner

Macranald Enterprises Inc. (Sudbury Downs) v. Deputy Director of the Ontario Racing Commission, 2010 CanLII 100492

Appeal of decision denying revised 2010 live race date application dismissed due to non-compliance with moratorium criteria.

Macranald Enterprises Inc. (Sudbury Downs) appealed a decision of the Deputy Director of the Ontario Racing Commission denying its revised 2010 live race date application.

The track sought to compress its 67 race dates into a shorter season, vacating an 8-week period.

The Commission had previously issued a moratorium on race dates for 2010 to prevent substantial changes that could impact the industry.

The Commission found that the Deputy Director's ruling was reasonable, as the application lacked industry support, failed to adequately address horse supply issues, and did not demonstrate how the compressed season would impact the broader industry.

The appeal was denied.

ORCJan 12, 2010

for Sudbury Downs

Andrew MacIsaacAgent
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for the Administration of the ORC

Maureen HarquailCounsel
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for the Northern Horsemen's Association

Bob BodkinAgent
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