On Friday, April 29, the Ontario Racing Commission released rulings in regard to licensees Randy Marriage and Mike Wassilyn
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Randy Marriage
Standardbred Licensee Randy Marriage, appealed Ruling SB 43529, dated March 18, 2011, wherein he was suspended from March 27, 2011 to March 26, 2012, and fined the sum of $5,000 for violation of Rules 9.09(b), 26.02.01, 26.02.02 and 26.02.03(c) of the Rules of Standardbred Racing.
The appeal was heard on April 27, 2011, by a Panel of the Ontario Racing Commission consisting of Chair Rod Seiling.
Angela Holland appeared as counsel for the Administration. Marriage appeared in person and was self-represented.
Upon reviewing the exhibits filed, and upon hearing the submissions of counsel for the Administration, and of Marriage, the Panel allowed the appeal and varied the penalty as follows:
- The suspension is reduced to 2 months (March 27, 2011 – May 26, 2011), with the remaining 10 months stayed;
- The fine is reduced to $2,500
The transcript of the panel’s reasons for decision can be read by clicking here.
Mike Wassilyn
On January 28, 2011, standardbred, Driver Mike Wassilyn, appealed Judges’ Ruling SB43177, dated February 9th, 2011, wherein the horse Dream Waves finished 4th and was placed 7th for causing interference while off stride in the 6th race, on January 28, 2011, at Flamboro Downs, in violation of Rule 22.09, of the Rules of Standardbred Racing.
On April 13, 2011, a Panel of the Ontario Racing Commission consisting of Commissioner Brenda Walker as Chair, was convened to hear the appeal.
Rick Rier appeared as agent for the Administration. Wassilyn attended the hearing in person and was unrepresented.
Upon hearing the testimony of Judge Peter Gillies, upon reviewing the exhibits filed and upon hearing the submissions of Rier and Wassilyn, the Panel disallowed the appeal and the placing stands.
(ORC)