Feliciano v. Illinois Racing Board

Benny R. Feliciano, plaintiff, a professional jockey, filed a complaint for administrative review asking the circuit court to reverse a decision of the Illinois Racing Board (Board). The circuit court affirmed the decision of the Board, which found that plaintiff was in knowing possession of an illegal device in violation of the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 (Act). (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 8, par. 37— 37(a)(3).) Plaintiff appeals the circuit court’s affirmation of the Board’s decision and the penalty imposed.

Plaintiff’s license was suspended for life after the Board found that…