The Ontario Racing Commission has released its ruling on its November 30 reinstatement hearing regarding owner-trainer-driver Rick Shakes

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Upon hearing the testimony of ORC Investigator Pamela Bray, reading the exhibits filed, and considering the submissions of Shakes and counsel for the administration, the commission ordered as follows:

1. $500 fine (the stay that was granted to Shakes in accordance with Ruling Number SB 85/2010 was lifted for failure to successfully complete the Post-Violation Agreement);
2. Prior to reinstatement of his licences, Shakes must enter into a Post-Violation Agreement for a period of two years;
3. Shakes must pay the outstanding monies owing to the ORC in the amount of $834;
4. Shakes must provide evidence to the ORC that he has completed the recommendations of a Substance Abuse Professional (“SAP”);
5. Shakes must provide evidence to the ORC that he is attending a suitable after-care program.

To read the transcript of the ORC Panel’s oral decision on the matter, click here.

(With files from the ORC)