Berry v. Michigan Racing Commissioner

Plaintiff, an owner and licensed trainer of harness race horses, appeals as of right from the circuit court’s May 22, 1981, order affirming a two-year suspension of plaintiffs trainer’s license based on a finding that plaintiff entered to race two horses determined to have apomorphine in their bodies, in violation of the general rules promulgated by the racing commissioner, 1979 ÁC, R 431.62(b). 1

Plaintiff was the trainer of record of two horses, namely, "Quick Ideal” and "Miracle Blend”. These horses ran in separate races at Northville Downs on February 7, 1981, and February 14, 1981,…