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Stay of suspension granted for horse trainer pending appeal of positive drug test.
The appellant, a horse trainer, appealed the Director's decision denying a stay of a suspension related to a positive drug test for a Class II drug.
The Commission heard evidence that the appellant's veterinarian followed CPMA guidelines, administered half the recommended dosage, and allowed extra time for metabolization.
Finding that the appellant had a good record and committed no wrongdoing, the Commission granted the stay with standard conditions pending the full appeal hearing.
Trainer's appeal of fine and suspension for horse's positive furosemide test dismissed.
The appellant, a standardbred racehorse trainer, appealed a ruling imposing a $500 fine and a 7-day suspension after his horse tested positive for furosemide above the permitted limit.
The appellant argued the testing process was unreliable, the horse was an outlier, he exercised due diligence, and the penalty was too severe.
The Ontario Racing Commission dismissed the appeal, finding the testing process reliable and insufficient evidence to prove the horse was an outlier.
The panel also found the appellant failed to establish a due diligence defence, as no acceptable explanation for the positive test was provided.
The penalty was confirmed as fair and proportionate.
Appeal of exemption refusal denied where appellant missed extended deadline without extenuating circumstances.
The appellant appealed the decision of the Ontario Sires Stakes Program Administrator refusing his application for an exemption due to a missed deadline.
The appellant had been granted an extension but still failed to file within the extended timeframe.
The Ontario Racing Commission denied the appeal, finding no extenuating circumstances to justify the delay and noting that granting an exemption would create an unlevel playing field for other compliant participants.
