Adams v. Delaware Harness Racing Commission

BERGER, Justice:

In this appeal we consider whether the Delaware Harness Racing Commission (DHRC or Commission) improperly sanctioned a horse trainer after his horses tested positive for a prohibited drug. Appellant contends that his appeal to the Commission should have been dismissed; that his hearing was not fair and impartial; and that the Commission failed to consider mitigating circumstances. We find no merit to these claims, and AFFIRM.

Factual and Procedural Background

In November 2008, horses trained by Brewer Adams tested positive three times for Buprenorphine, a prohibited Class 2…