Important Notice

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Horse Racing Appeal Panel (HRAP) is taking necessary precautionary measures to safeguard the health and well-being of front line staff, parties and Ontarians.

Effective immediately, pursuant to Rule 12.1 of the Panel's Rules of Procedure, the HRAP is adjourning all in-person hearings scheduled for hearing on or before May 22, 2020, to be re-scheduled at a later date.

Please be advised that in all other respects, the HRAP will be maintaining its services as usual.

Service of summonses, in accordance with Rule 3.11 of the Panel's Rules of Procedure, is waived during this period, to allow service other than in-person, such as electronic or courier.

The safety, health, and well-being of our stakeholders and the public continues to be our top priority.

Please take note that appellants and participants are to monitor the HRAP website for further updates and information on the scheduling of new hearing dates.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact the HRAP office at 416-326-8700 or info@hrappealpanel.ca .

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En réponse à la pandémie de coronavirus (COVID-19), le Horse Racing Appeal Panel (HRAP) prend les mesures de précaution nécessaires pour protéger la santé et le bien-être du personnel de première ligne, des parties et des Ontariens.

Avec effet immédiat, conformément à l'article 12.1 du Règlement intérieur du Groupe spécial, le HRAP ajourne toutes les audiences en personne dont l'audience est prévue pour le 22 mai 2020 ou avant, pour être reportée à une date ultérieure.

Veuillez noter qu'à tous autres égards, le HRAP maintiendra ses services comme d'habitude.

La signification des assignations, conformément à la règle 3.11 du Règlement intérieur du Groupe spécial, est supprimée pendant cette période, pour permettre une signification autre qu'en personne, par exemple électronique ou par messagerie.

La sécurité, la santé et le bien-être de nos parties prenantes et du public continuent d'être notre priorité absolute.

Veuillez prendre note que les appelants et les participants doivent surveiller le site Web du HRAP pour obtenir des mises à jour et des informations supplémentaires sur le calendrier des nouvelles dates d'audience.

Si vous avez des questions ou des préoccupations supplémentaires, veuillez contacter le bureau du HRAP au 416-326-8700 ou info@hrappealpanel.ca.

HRAP Proceedings

Hearings

Hearings are generally open to the public, unless otherwise ordered by the Horse Racing Appeal Panel.

Hearings are held at:

Address:

10 Carlson Court
4th Floor - Suite 400
Toronto, ON
M9W 6L2

Current Appeals

The following appeals have been filed and are currently before the Panel.

Case Name	Case Description	Stay in Effect?	Start Time	Hearing Date	Hearing type
Bourgault, Frederick	Other Racing Violation:	Yes	11:00 AM	05/26/2020	Appeal
Romanelli, Anthony	Interference	No	9:00 AM	05/26/2020	Appeal
Bourgault, Frederick	Other Racing Violation:	Yes	9:00 AM	05/27/2020	Appeal
Bourgault, Frederick	Other Racing Violation:	Yes	9:00 AM	05/28/2020	Appeal
Bourgault, Frederick	Other Racing Violation:	Yes	9:00 AM	06/02/2020	Appeal
Bourgault, Frederick	Other Racing Violation:	Yes	9:00 AM	06/03/2020	Appeal
Bourgault, Frederick	Other Racing Violation:	Yes	9:00 AM	06/04/2020	Appeal

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For further details about an appeal, including confirmation that it is proceeding on the scheduled date, you may contact the HRAP Office at 416-326-8700, or by e-mail at info@hrappealpanel.ca.

NOTE: This information is provided as a courtesy. The HRAP cannot guarantee the accuracy of the above as it may be updated or changed at any time. It is recommended that you verify all information prior to the specified hearing date.

Decisions and Orders

Following a hearing, the HRAP may confirm or vary the decision being appealed or set it aside. The HRAP issues its official decisions in writing. Published decisions are available free of charge on the Canadian Legal Information Institute website (CanLII). – links to specific decisions will be posted below once available.

Decisions and Orders List (last 6 months)

Liste des décisions et des ordonnances dans les 6 derniers mois

Case Name	Case Description	Hearing Date	Decision / Order Type	Decision / Order
Healey, Michael	Interference	03/17/2020	Decision on Motion	SB HRAP 05022 2020
Lalonde, Leonard	Equine Drug or Medication - Trainer	03/17/2020	Decision on Motion	SB HRAP 05025 2020
Nixon, Dean	Equine Drug or Medication - Trainer and Horse	03/17/2020	Decision on Motion	SB HRAP 05024 2020
Copley, Jamie	Equine Drug or Medication - Trainer and Horse	03/17/2020	Decision on Motion	SB HRAP 05026 2020
St. Louis Jr., Marc and Leon, Andrea	Interference	03/17/2020	Decision on Motion	SB HRAP 05021 2020

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HRAP Proceedings

Hearings

Current Appeals

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Decisions and Orders

Decisions and Orders List (last 6 months)

Liste des décisions et des ordonnances dans les 6 derniers mois

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