Preszcator and Houghton had both appealed their initial fines and suspensions.

Preszcator had been issued a $1,500 fine and a 60-day suspension for the positive Torsemide test on the horse Simply Marvellous. As a result of Preszcator's appeal, the fine of $1,500 was upheld, but the initial 60-day suspension had been reduced to 13 days. Preszcator's days were already served from April 4 to April 16, inclusively.

Houghton had been issued a $4,000 fine and one-year suspension resulting from Torsemide positives on horses Davey My Boy, Elanas Earl, Classic Commotion and Handy Dandy. As a result of Houghton's appeal, the fine of $4,000 was reduced to $3,000 and the one-year suspension reduced to nine months. Also, the purse distribution and the driver and trainer fees were to remain as stated in the original judges' ruling.

To view the reasons for the Preszcator ruling, click here.

To view the reasons for the Houghton ruling, click here.

Courtesy of Standardbred Canada