IN THE MATTER OF THE RACING COMMISSION ACT, [S.O. 2000, c.20](https://www.canlii.org/en/on/laws/stat/so-2000-c-20/latest/so-2000-c-20.html);
AND IN THE MATTER OF MIKE MACNEILL
The licences of Mike MacNeill (038A82) were suspended until he provided a negative urine sample and pending his appearance before the Ontario Racing Commission pursuant to Rule 6.38(e)(iii) of the Rules of Standardbred Racing.
On February 20, 2004, Chair Lynda Tanaka convened to hear Mr. MacNeill's request for reinstatement of his licences.
Mr. MacNeill appeared on his own behalf and Don Bourgeois appeared on behalf of the Administration.
On hearing from Mr. MacNeill, on reading the exhibits and on hearing the submissions on behalf of Mr. MacNeill and the Administration, the Ontario Racing Commission decided:
Mr. MacNeill's licences shall remain suspended until he has successfully completed a substance abuse program acceptable to the Administration.
Mr. MacNeill shall, upon reinstatement of his licences, present himself to the ORC Drug Testing Unit whenever the Unit is at a track where he is competing.
Mr. MacNeill shall be on probation for a period of 12 months after his reinstatement.
The Commission gave oral reasons for its decision which are part of the transcript.
DATED this 24th day of February 2004.
BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION
Jean Major
Executive Director