Appeal

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According to the New Jersey Racing Commission, trainer Ake Svanstedt has withdrawn his appeal of the penalties imposed as a result of positive tests on two of his horses in early August at the Meadowl...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

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

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...

Suspensions, Fines Over Cobalt

It has been reported that seven different horsepeople have been handed suspensions and fines in relation to cobalt.

Groundwater Mystery At Allerage PA

According to an article, Jeff Gural’s lawyers have appealed to the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board. The lawyers are pressing the organization to force state regulators to conduct a more thoro...

Appeal Panel Members Appointed

On Wednesday (April 6) the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced a number of individuals that have been appointed to the newly-created Horse Racing Appeal Panel.

Changes To Ont. Appeals Process

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has issued a notice to industry participants regarding changes to the adjudication of horse racing appeals. The changes will come into effect this Friday (...

Robinson Appeal Denied

On Thursday, March 3, the Ontario Racing Commission released its notice of decision in regard to an appeal and request for hearing from Callum Robinson.

Longer Deal For Ontario Racing?

February 25, 2016

The 2016 Ontario Budget released on Thursday (February 25) by Finance Minister Charles Sousa would give the province's horse racing industry two more years of government partnership and support.