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Appeals granted and original order of finish restored as video evidence disproved jockey interference.
The appellants, a horse owner and a jockey, appealed the Stewards' rulings disqualifying their horse from first place and suspending the jockey for three days for alleged interference during a race.
The Ontario Racing Commission heard the appeal de novo.
Based on new video evidence and expert testimony, the Panel found that the jockey did not interfere with, intimidate, or impede any other horse, but merely moved into unoccupied space.
The Panel granted both appeals and restored the original order of finish.
No co-appearing lawyers found.
No judges found.
