The Deputy Director of Racing issued a Notice of Proposed Order to Revoke the owner, trainer, and driver's licenses of the respondent on the grounds that he was involved in fixing a horse race in British Columbia.
The respondent requested a hearing before the Ontario Racing Commission.
The Commission determined that it had the jurisdiction to substitute its opinion for that of the Director, but that denial of a license should be based on clear and cogent evidence.
The majority of the Commission found the testimony of a co-conspirator credible despite inconsistencies, and confirmed the proposed order to revoke the licenses.
One commissioner dissented, finding the evidence lacked the necessary clarity and cogency.
