Imprescia v. State Racing Commission

1. In deciding whether the commission’s conclusion that the plaintiff* had violated Rules of Horse Racing numbered 519 and 524 was supported by "substantial evidence” (G. L. c. 30A, §§ 1[6], 14), we must not only consider the laboratory reports and other evidence presented to the commission, as well as the reasonable inferences which could be drawn therefrom, but must also give due weight to the *840commission’s own experience, technical competence and specialized knowledge in the field of horse racing. G. L. c. 30A, § 14. Bournewood Hosp. Inc. v. Massachusetts Commn. Against Discrimination, 371…