An appeal from a decision of the stewards or judges may be made to the Commission by submitting a written statement setting forth the relevant facts of the appeal to an authorized representative of the Commission or to one of the Commission offices. An appeal may be made by: An owner, trainer, driver, or jockey participating in a race from a decision of the stewards or judges involving an incident in that race not later than 48 hours after the decision has been rendered; A licensee affected by a decision of the stewards or judges involving the claim of a horse not later than 48 hours after the decision has been rendered; and A licensee affected by a decision of the stewards or judges in regard to a matter not covered by §B(1) or (2) of this regulation not later than 7 days after the decision has been rendered. The Commission, in its discretion, may: Modify any sanction appealed; Assess all costs of the appeal to the appellant; and Impose additional sanctions in regard to an appellant who fails to: Pursue an appeal, or Appear at the hearing on the appeal after proper notice and without good cause. An appellant who appeals to the Commission from a decision of the stewards or judges for the sole purpose of obtaining a stay of the penalty imposed, or for any other reason that is considered to be frivolous, may be: Fined and suspended; and Assessed the costs of the appeal.