On Friday, the Ontario Racing Commission ruled on the appeal of trainer Leslie Joyce.

The hearing was held on November 5, 2013. The ORC allowed Joyce's appeal for a stay on the following condition. The stay is conditional upon this matter being dealt with on or before January 15. If not heard by that date then the stay will be rescinded and the suspension will continue.

A transcript with the Panel’s oral Reasons for Decision is available here in PDF format.