Heft v. Maryland Racing Commission

ELDRIDGE, Judge.

This case arose out of a thoroughbred horse race at the Laurel Race Course; it concerns the plaintiffs claim that the horse finishing first in the race should have been disqualified because he interfered with two other horses during the running of the race. The principal issue on appeal is whether, under the Maryland Racing Commission’s rules applicable at the time of the race here involved, COMAR 09.10.01.01 to 09.10.01.78, or under due process principles, the Racing Commission was required to conduct a hearing to review the decision of the stewards when no timely objection…