On Friday, July 8, the Ontario Racing Commission released its decision regarding an appeal by driver Mike Saftic

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Saftic was appealing a ruling in which he was fined $200 for 'failure to come up and remain on the starting gate' during a race at Mohawk Racetrack on June 7.

The ORC panel which was hearing Saftic's appeal denied it.

To view an official copy of the ORC's ruling, which includes the panel's oral decision, click here.

(With files from the ORC)