Belcher v. State Harness Racing Commission

FRIEDMAN, Judge.

Robert E. Belcher (Belcher) appeals from an order of the State Harness Racing Commission (Commission) reversing the denial of Belcher’s application for a license under section 213(d)(4) of the Race Horse Industry Reform Act (Act) 1 but, instead of granting a license to Belcher, merely declaring that Bel-cher is eligible to re-apply to the Commission for licensure.

Belcher, a resident of Ohio, applied for an owner/trainer license from the Commission on February 3, 1998. At the time, Belcher was licensed in Ohio. On his application, Bel-cher admitted to several instances where he…