from the Ontario Racing Commission
Toronto, ON — On September 2, 2010, the Director of the Ontario Racing Commission ordered an Immediate Suspension and issued a Notice of Proposed Order to revoke and suspend the licence of Standardbred licensee Brad Forward for a period of five years.
Standardbred licensee Brad Forward requested a hearing to be held pursuant to section 22 of the Racing Commission Act, 2000.
A Commission Panel consisting of Commissioner Brenda Walker was convened to conduct the hearing on January 9, 2012. Brendan van Niejenhuis appeared as counsel to the Administration, and Michael Crystal appeared as counsel to Brad Forward.
On being advised that no evidence will be called in this matter and that the Administration does not intend to proceed further and consents to this Ruling, the Panel ordered that the Order of Immediate Suspension and Notice of Proposed Order dated September 2, 2010, be set aside, and directed that Mr. Forward is eligible to apply to be re-licensed in accordance with the requirements of section 17 of the Racing Commission Act, 2000.
The transcript of the Panel’s Oral Decision can be read by clicking on this link.