Standardbred licensee suspended for 5 years for false statements on applications and attempting to race unfit horse.
The appellant, a standardbred licensee, appealed a Notice of Proposed Order issued by the Director of the Ontario Racing Commission suspending his licence for 5 years and imposing a $10,000 fine.
The suspension was based on the appellant making false statements on licence applications regarding pending charges and past suspensions, as well as attempting to race a horse that was unfit and on the long-term veterinarian's list.
The Commission confirmed the Director's decision to suspend the appellant for 5 years, finding his actions demonstrated willful blindness and a lack of integrity, but reduced the fine to $5,000 on compassionate grounds.
ORCOntario Racing CommissionNov 8, 2011
