ORC 2012

The appellant appealed a ruling by the Deputy Director granting him a conditional groom's licence.

Prior to the scheduled hearing, the appellant submitted a written request to withdraw his appeal.

The Ontario Racing Commission convened a panel, and with the consent of the Administration, confirmed the withdrawal of the appeal.

The appellant, a standardbred licensee, appealed a Judges' Ruling that fined him $200 and suspended him from driving for 3 days for striking the shaft of the race bike with his whip, contrary to Rule 22.23.03(d) of the Rules of Standardbred Racing.

The Ontario Racing Commission found that the appellant did hit the shaft of the bike, but accepted his strict liability defence regarding penalty, noting his lack of intent, previous good record, and exemplary driving.

The appeal was dismissed, but the penalty was varied to a $500 fine with no driving suspension.

The appellant, a standardbred licensee, appealed three rulings regarding violations of the Rules of Standardbred Racing.

After multiple adjournments due to the appellant's medical condition, a peremptory hearing was scheduled.

The appellant did not attend but was represented by an agent.

The appeal regarding the first violation was withdrawn on consent, and the penalty of a $2,000 fine and a 90-day consecutive suspension was confirmed.

The panel reluctantly granted a further adjournment for the remaining two appeals, setting a peremptory date and ordering $1,000 in costs against the appellant for the delay.

The appellant appealed a ten-day driving suspension imposed for bearing in and causing an accident during a standardbred race.

The appeal was limited to the severity of the penalty.

The Ontario Racing Commission panel reviewed the video evidence and testimony, finding that the appellant moved off the rail and came back in, causing another driver to be unseated.

Based on penalty guidelines, the panel varied the penalty to a seven-day driving suspension.

The applicant, a standardbred groom, applied for the reinstatement of his license following a suspension for a missed appointment under a Post Violation Agreement.

The Ontario Racing Commission granted the reinstatement subject to conditions recommended by the Administration, including extending the Post Violation Agreement to two years, paying the cost of the missed appointment prior to reinstatement, and providing evidence of continued involvement in an aftercare program.