from the Ontario Racing Commission

Toronto, ON — Standardbred licensees David M. Prushnok and Andray Farm appealed the decision of a Panel of Standardbred Judges, made on Thursday, August 30, 2007 to scratch their race horse Vysoke Tatry from the Breeders Crown Open Mare Pace, scheduled for Saturday, September 1, 2007, at Mohawk Raceway in Campbellville, Ontario.

On Tuesday, July 29, 2008, a Panel of the Ontario Racing Commission consisting of Chair Rod Seiling, was convened to hear the matter. David M. Prushnok appeared in person and was represented by Jean Marc MacKenzie as counsel. Anthony Williams appeared as counsel for the Administration.

Upon hearing the evidence of Patricia Webb, Senior Standardbred Judge, Ontario Racing Commission, David M. Prushnok, owner, and Robert B. Young, driver/trainer/owner/authorized agent and on reading the Factums, Books of Documents and upon hearing the submissions of both counsel for the appellants and counsel for the Administration, the Commission found as follows:

• The Judges acted appropriately in their decision to scratch Vysoke Tatry from the Breeders Crown Final.
• The appeal is dismissed.

The Panel gave written Reasons for Decision on Wednesday August 6, 2008, which can be read be clicking on this link.