2019 Don Byrne Finish Order Restored April 30, 2021 Trot Insider has learned that the finish order of the 2019 Don Byrne Memorial has been changed after an appeal from the connections of the disqualified winner Rockin Mystery.
Appeal Panel Rules On Purse Money July 28, 2018 The Horse Racing Appeal Panel of Ontario has ruled on the appeal of three horse owners and a matter of purse money received after a positive test was overturned.
Second Hambo Appeal Pending August 23, 2017 After the connections of What The Hill appealed the finish and ruling of the 2017 Hambletonian, reports indicate that a second appeal is in the works.
Ruling On Revenue Allocation June 14, 2017 On Thursday, June 8, the final decision of a panel of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) was released regarding an appeal by the Ontario Harness Horse Association against an earlier decision of the O...
Cramps’ Appeals Denied April 10, 2017 On Friday, April 7, Ian Proctor, a senior member of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal down under, denied the appeals of Shayne and Greg Cramp, who were handed 12-year bans from the indus...
Another Legal Victory For Pena April 10, 2017 It has been announced that Standardbred trainer Lou Pena secured another legal victory last week in an appellate division of the Supreme Court.
Cobalt Positives Upheld In Maine April 02, 2017 A superior court judge in Maine recently denied appeals from horsemen Drew Campbell, Randy Bickmore and Stephen Vafiades in regard to cobalt positives that were announced last summer.
Svanstedt Drops Resolve Appeal December 22, 2016 According to the New Jersey Racing Commission, trainer Ake Svanstedt has withdrawn his appeal of the penalties imposed as a result of positive tests on two of his horses in early August at the Meadowl...
Appellate Court Rules In Favour Of Pena November 08, 2016 Last week, an appellate division of the New York State Supreme Court ruled in favour of suspended trainer Lou Pena in his legal fight against the New York State Gaming Commission. In its ruling, the a...
Notice On Appeal Panel Procedure October 21, 2016 On April 1, 2016, legislation came into effect establishing the Horse Racing Appeal Panel (HRAP or Panel) as the new adjudicative body responsible for hearing appeals of decisions made under the Rules...
Mid-Summer Classic Day Set August 06, 2016 This year’s Mid-Summer Classic day features a stakes-filled program set for Sunday, August 7 at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.
Trainer’s Two-Year Ban Quashed July 27, 2016 A Supreme Court has ruled that a two-year ban that was recently handed to a Standardbred trainer has been reversed due to a lack of impartiality of an official with a high rank in the racing commissio...
Information On Requesting A Stay June 25, 2016 On April 1, 2016, legislation came into effect changing the way appeals of horse racing decisions are adjudicated in Ontario. Most importantly, a new adjudicative body -- the Horse Racing Appeal Panel...
