On Feb. 14, the Horse Racing Appeal Panel issued its reasons for decision in granting an appeal from trainer Anthony Beaton. On Dec. 6, 2023, the Deputy Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Standardbred Ruling Number 2458469, wherein Beaton was issued a two-year full suspension to be served from Oct. 13,
The opening night of Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots semi-finals on Thursday, Sept. 21 at Woodbine Mohawk Park featured the province's two-year-olds vying for spots in next weekend's lucrative finals, and the photo finish camera was put to work often with a number of close and tight finishes.