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Racetrack date allocation appeals dismissed as the Executive Director properly followed the applicable policy directive.
The appellant harness horse association appealed the Executive Director's allocation of 2008 race dates for two raceways.
The administration challenged the panel's jurisdiction, arguing the appellant missed the 48-hour deadline to file a notice of appeal.
The panel found it had jurisdiction to hear the appeals to ensure transparency in the new race date allocation process, despite the missed deadline.
On the merits, the panel dismissed the appeals, finding the Executive Director properly followed the policy directive in allocating the race dates.
Appeal by Sudbury Downs Raceway to avoid rescheduling cancelled race dates dismissed.
Sudbury Downs Raceway appealed an order by the Executive Director requiring it to reschedule three race dates that were lost due to a labour dispute with unionized employees.
The Ontario Racing Commission Panel heard submissions from various stakeholders and dismissed the appeal, upholding the Executive Director's order.
Written reasons were to follow.
