Determinations and hearings

Determinations made by the Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal.

Hearings

Hearings are held at the State Administrative Tribunal, Perth.

Determinations

Determinations made by the Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal.

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Appeal no. Racing type Date of determination Applicant Result Decision Determination document
862 Harness 25 January 2023
Gary Hall Junior
Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 862.pdf (184 KB)
  • 860 Harness 14 December 2022
    Stuart Alexander McDonald
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 860.pdf (1717 KB)
  • 857 Greyhound 20 January 2023
    Maxwell Julian
    Appeal against conviction and penalty dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 857.pdf (1923 KB)
  • 856 Thoroughbred 3 February 2023
    Darren Robert Lee Taylor
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied. Appeal upheld in part. Disqualification period varied to 8 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 856.pdf (2433 KB)
  • 855 Harness 23 August 2022
    Malcolm Hancock
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 855.pdf (368 KB)
  • 854 Greyhound 11 November 2022
    Derek Coldstream
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 854.pdf (288 KB)
  • 853 Thoroughbred 22 July 2022
    Julie Mitchell
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 853.pdf (796 KB)
  • 852 Harness 24 February 2022
    Gary Edward Hall Jnr
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 852.pdf (131 KB)
  • 851 Harness 21 December 2021
    Christopher Voak
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 851.pdf (96 KB)
  • 850 Harness 12 November 2021
    Sharron Howie
    Appeals dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 850.pdf (1619 KB)
  • 848 Harness 12 October 2021
    Mitchell Pateman
    Appeal against penalty allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 848.pdf (2669 KB)
  • 847 Greyhound 23 December 2021
    Kyle Goodwin
    Appeal against conviction dismissed. Appeal against penalty upheld in part. Appeal against conviction dismissed on 14/9/2021. Appeal against penalty upheld in part on 23/12/2021, with disqualification period reduced to 9 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 847.pdf (4209 KB)
  • 846 Harness 12 October 2021
    Gary Hall Junior
    Appeal against penalty allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 846.pdf (4485 KB)
  • 845 Greyhound 10 September 2021
    Francis Lowry
    Appeal against penalty allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 845.pdf (4101 KB)
  • 844 Harness 12 October 2021
    Christine O'Driscoll
    Appeal against penalty allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 844.pdf (4093 KB)
  • 843 Harness 15 October 2021
    Terrence John Ferguson
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 843.pdf (6208 KB)
  • 842 Harness 30 June 2021
    Brian Colin Ferguson
    Appeal against penalty allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 842.pdf (2906 KB)
  • 841 Thoroughbred 28 April 2021
    Paul James Harvey
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 841.pdf (196 KB)
  • 840 Harness 15 October 2020
    Kyle J Harper
    Appeal against penalty allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 840.pdf (1706 KB)
  • 839 Harness 12 April 2021
    Dennis Charles Wych
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 839.pdf (5748 KB)
  • 838 Thoroughbred 26 October 2020
    Clint Johnston-Porter
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 838.pdf (177 KB)
  • 837 Harness 21 August 2020
    Peter Leslie Anderson
    Appeal against conviction dismissed. Appeal against penalty allowed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 837.pdf (7285 KB)
  • 836 Harness 2 June 2020
    Gary Hall Junior
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 836.pdf (44 KB)
  • 835 Harness 14 May 2020
    Jocelyn Anne Young
    Appeal against determination dismissed, appeal against penalty upheld
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 835.pdf (182 KB)
  • 834 Greyhound 12 March 2020
    David Hobby
    Leave to appeal refused
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 834.pdf (228 KB)
  • 833 Greyhound 23 March 2020
    Timothy Gummow
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 833.pdf (186 KB)
  • 832 Greyhound 15 May 2020
    Robert Alan Westworth
    By a unanimous decision, the appeal against conviction is dismissed. By a majority decision, the appeal against penalty is dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 832.pdf (706 KB)
  • 831 Greyhound 4 May 2020
    Cosi Dagostino
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 831.pdf (920 KB)
  • 830 Harness 12 March 2020
    Sytka Pty Ltd
    KJ Jeavons
    HS King
    Leave to appeal refused
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 830.pdf (4676 KB)
  • 829 Thoroughbred 4 March 2020
    Julie Clements
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 829.pdf (316 KB)
  • 828 Harness 19 September 2019
    Mark Reed
    Matter referred to RWWA Stewards
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 828.pdf (269 KB)
  • 827 Harness 3 August 2020
    Matthew Henwood
    Appeal against penalty allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 827.pdf (8298 KB)
  • 826-Costs Thoroughbred 18 October 2019
    Christopher Parnham (Costs Application)
    Appeal fee refunded
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 826-Costs.pdf (1543 KB)
  • 826 Thoroughbred 23 September 2019
    Christopher Parnham (Costs Application)
    Appeal allowed,  penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 826.pdf (1543 KB)
  • 825 Thoroughbred 26 June 2019
    Christopher Parnham (Costs Application)
    Matter referred to RWWA Stewards
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 825.pdf (172 KB)
  • 824 Harness 21 March 2019
    Asha Vanmaris
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 824.pdf (223 KB)
  • 823 Thoroughbred 6 September 2019
    Frank Maynard
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 823.pdf (5602 KB)
  • 821 Harness 29 January 2019
    Gary Elson
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 821.pdf (975 KB)
  • 820 Thoroughbred 29 November 2018
    Graham Jordan
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 820.pdf (54 KB)
  • 819 Greyhound 14 November 2018
    Amanda MacLean
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 819.pdf (516 KB)
  • 818 Harness 26 July 2018
    Aiden De Campo
    Appeal upheld in part
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 818.pdf (367 KB)
  • 817 Thoroughbred 21 November 2018
    Darryl Stone
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 817.pdf (3082 KB)
  • 816 Harness 20 September 2018
    Kim Neville Prentice
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 816.pdf (7112 KB)
  • 815 Harness 8 June 2018
    Garry Maxwell Johnson
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 815.pdf (1575 KB)
  • 814 Harness 31 May 2018
    Madeleine Claire Young
    Appeal allowed. Conviction of the appellant is quashed and the matter referred back to the Stewards for rehearing.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 814.pdf (2016 KB)
  • 813 Greyhound 28 May 2018
    David Hobby
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 813.pdf (230 KB)
  • 812 Thoroughbred 29 June 2018
    Jason Cavallaro
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 812.pdf (1824 KB)
  • 811 Harness 8 June 2018
    Dylan Quadrio
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 811.pdf (3808 KB)
  • 810 Greyhound 29 June 2018
    Ben Abercrombie
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 810.pdf (3531 KB)
  • 809 Greyhound 27 February 2018
    Jodie Lakin
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 809.pdf (4597 KB)
  • 808 Harness 5 January 2018
    Gary Hall Junior
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 808.pdf (884 KB)
  • 807 Harness 22 December 2017
    Mark Purdon
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 807.pdf (2073 KB)
  • 806 Harness 25 January 2018
    Gary Leslie Elson
    Discontinued
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 806.pdf (211 KB)
  • 805 Greyhound 16 November 2017
    John Paikos
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 805.pdf (291 KB)
  • 804 Thoroughbred 31 January 2018
    Neil Biggs
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 804.pdf (4596 KB)
  • 803 Harness 8 September 2017
    Christopher Voak
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 803.pdf (2024 KB)
  • 802 Harness 7 February 2018
    Gregory Bond v RWWA Stewards of Harness Racing
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 802.pdf (7068 KB)
  • 801 Harness 25 July 2017
    Morgan Lee Woodley
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 801.pdf (1915 KB)
  • 800 Thoroughbred 23 February 2018
    Brayden Gaerth v RWWA stewards of Thoroughbred Racing
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 800.pdf (2797 KB)
  • 799 Harness 20 April 2017
    Aiden Francis DeCampo
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 799.pdf (1963 KB)
  • 797 and 798 Harness 6 July 2017
    B Lynn
    M Paris
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 797 and 798.pdf (4216 KB)
  • 796 Greyhound 2 February 2017
    Christopher William Halse
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 796.pdf (554 KB)
  • 795 Greyhound 6 July 2017
    Phillip Worthington
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 795.pdf (4196 KB)
  • 794 Greyhound 5 January 2017
    Brian Jacobsen
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 794.pdf (2612 KB)
  • 792 Greyhound 19 September 2017
    Peter Hepple
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 792.pdf (16120 KB)
  • 791 Harness 13 April 2017
    Michael Young
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 791.pdf (16120 KB)
  • 790 Harness 7 June 2016
    Ryan Warwick
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 790.pdf (166 KB)
  • 789 Thoroughbred 28 June 2016
    Alan Kennedy
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 789.pdf (392 KB)
  • 788 Harness 25 August 2016
    Ross Miller
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 788.pdf (387 KB)
  • 787 Harness 21 April 2016
    Allen Christopher Lewis
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 787.pdf (1402 KB)
  • 786 Thoroughbred 19 May 2016
    Benjamin Owen
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 786.pdf (5760 KB)
  • 785 Harness 24 February 2016
    Peter O'Neill
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 785.pdf (2916 KB)
  • 784 Thoroughbred 24 February 2016
    Anthony John Yujnovich
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 784.pdf (3883 KB)
  • 782 Greyhound 21 September 2015
    Barry McPherson
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 782.pdf (1080 KB)
  • 781 Harness 29 July 2015
    Ryan Warwick
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 781.pdf (463 KB)
  • 780 Harness 3 July 2015
    David Young
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 780.pdf (1345 KB)
  • 779 Harness 13 July 2015
    Kiara Davies
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 779.pdf (166 KB)
  • 778 Greyhound 30 September 2015
    Anthony Glenny
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 778.pdf (4257 KB)
  • 777 Harness 13 April 2015
    Gary Hall Junior
    Appeal allowed, fee refunded
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 777.pdf (585 KB)
  • 776 Harness 28 July 2016
    Bruce Stanley
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 776.pdf (5223 KB)
  • .doc Determination of appeal 776.doc (93 KB)
  • 775 Greyhound 20 August 2015
    Linda Joy Britton
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 775.pdf (5715 KB)
  • 774 Harness 26 March 2015
    Terrence Rolfe
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 774.pdf (2944 KB)
  • 773 Thoroughbred 27 July 2015
    Clint Harvey
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 773.pdf (4918 KB)
  • 772 Greyhound 11 February 2015
    Linda Hulsinga
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 772.pdf (3087 KB)
  • 770 Thoroughbred 30 June 2015
    Shane Allen Edwards
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 770.pdf (18024 KB)
  • 769 Thoroughbred 17 September 2014
    Ben Robert Wright
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 769.pdf (266 KB)
  • 768 Greyhound 8 April 2014
    Martin Stone
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 768.pdf (3840 KB)
  • 765 and 766 Harness 24 February 2014
    Shane Loone
    Maria Petricevich
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 765 and 766.pdf (4473 KB)
  • 762 Greyhound 29 January 2014
    Wayne Jacobson
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 762.pdf (1142 KB)
  • 760 Thoroughbred 8 August 2013
    Alexander Hearn
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 760.pdf (2278 KB)
  • 759 Thoroughbred 22 July 2013
    Daniel Ganderton
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 759.pdf (1325 KB)
  • 758 Harness 18 February 2014
    Kevin Nolan
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 758.pdf (2596 KB)
  • 757 Harness 3 July 2013
    Callan Suvaljko
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 757.pdf (2596 KB)
  • 755 Greyhound 13 June 2013
    David Menaglio
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 755.pdf (2679 KB)
  • 753 Thoroughbred 4 July 2013
    William Pike
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 753.pdf (549 KB)
  • 752 Thoroughbred 3 July 2013
    Clint Harvey
    Leave to appeal, application dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 752.pdf (549 KB)
  • 751 Harness 19 December 2012
    Bruce Stanley
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 751.pdf (200 KB)
  • 750 Thoroughbred 24 April 2013
    Gavin Slater
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 750.pdf (1047 KB)
  • 748 Thoroughbred 6 November 2012
    Peter Hall
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 748.pdf (1279 KB)
  • 747 Harness 28 August 2012
    Kyle J Harper
    Appeal dismissed against conviction. Appeal allowed against penalty.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 747.pdf (1279 KB)
  • 746 Greyhound 5 February 2013
    Bradley Cook
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 746.pdf (1516 KB)
  • 745 Thoroughbred 13 June 2012
    Andrew Heffernan
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 745.pdf (377 KB)
  • 744 Greyhound 9 May 2012
    Graham Berry
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 744.pdf (551 KB)
  • 743 Thoroughbred 13 March 2012
    Ryan Hill
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 743.pdf (107 KB)
  • 742 Greyhound 21 May 2012
    Derek Coldstream
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 742.pdf (136 KB)
  • 741 Thoroughbred 24 July 2012
    Malcolm Byas
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 741.pdf (1206 KB)
  • 740 Thoroughbred 10 February 2012
    Tracey Peta Knotts
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 740.pdf (31 KB)
  • 739 Thoroughbred 30 January 2012
    Aaron Paul Rogers
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 739.pdf (369 KB)
  • 738 Harness 11 January 2012
    Shane Anthony Loone
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 738.pdf (24 KB)
  • 737 Thoroughbred 11 July 2012
    Gerard Peterson
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 737.pdf (897 KB)
  • 736 Harness 22 December 2011
    Ross Albert Olivieri
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 736.pdf (1386 KB)
  • 735 Thoroughbred 16 December 2011
    David Powrie
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 735.pdf (1386 KB)
  • 734 Thoroughbred 7 October 2011
    Damian Winn
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 734.pdf (27 KB)
  • 733 Thoroughbred 27 April 2011
    Clint Kenneth Harvey
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 733.pdf (454 KB)
  • 732 Harness 22 June 2010
    Aiden Francis DeCampo
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 732.pdf (79 KB)
  • 731 Thoroughbred 1 July 2011
    Bradley Michael Parnham
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 731.pdf (79 KB)
  • 730 Thoroughbred 7 February 2011
    Paul James Harvey
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 730.pdf (176 KB)
  • 729 Thoroughbred 2 February 2011
    Clint Kenneth Harvey
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 729.pdf (575 KB)
  • 728 Thoroughbred 16 May 2011
    Shane Allen Edwards
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 728.pdf (2199 KB)
  • 727 Thoroughbred 16 February 2011
    Mark Bradley Reed
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 727.pdf (926 KB)
  • 726 Thoroughbred 25 November 2010
    Susannah Hopmann
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 726.pdf (4067 KB)
  • 725 Greyhound 8 April 2011
    Simone Crawford
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 725.pdf (119 KB)
  • 724 Thoroughbred 28 September 2010
    Duncan Miller
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 724.pdf (2374 KB)
  • 723 Harness 3 August 2010
    Ross Ashby
    Dismissed Disqualification of the horse DISCO GEMINI for six months. The matter referred back to RWWA Stewards for re-hearing. Appeal against sentence dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 723.pdf (1007 KB)
  • 722 Harness 19 April 2010
    Aiden Royce Warwick
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 722.pdf (285 KB)
  • 721 Harness 31 March 2010
    Allen Christopher Lewis
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 6 weeks for breach of Rule 149(2) for driving in a manner which in the opinion of the Stewards is unacceptable. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to 3 weeks.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 721.pdf (807 KB)
  • 719 Harness 25 March 2011
    Dr Kim Rose
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 719.pdf (943 KB)
  • 718 Harness 7 May 2010
    Matthew White
    Dismissed 22 day suspension for the Appellant for breach of RWWA Rules of Harness Racing Rule 163 for behavior causing or contributing to any crossing, jostling or interference Appeal DISMISSED
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 718.pdf (125 KB)
  • 717 and 720 Harness 18 May 2010
    Shane Loone
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 717 and 720.pdf (839 KB)
  • 716 Greyhound 7 April 2010
    Wayne Rose
    Dismissed $1500 fine, $500 of which is suspended for 12 months, for the Appellant for breach of RWWA Rules of Greyhound Racing Rule 86(o) for behavior which constitutes misconduct. Appeal DISMISSED
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 716.pdf (145 KB)
  • 714 Thoroughbred 2 June 2010
    Robert Harvey Jnr
    Dismissed 9 month disqualification for the Appellant for breach of RWWA Rules of Thoroughbred Racing Rule 175(h)(ii) for administering a prohibited substance. Appeal DISMISSED
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 714.pdf (698 KB)
  • 713 Harness 7 December 2009
    Shane Loone
    Dismissed 33 day suspension for the Appellant for breach of Australian Rule of Racing 163. Appeal DISMISSED. Penalty of suspension for a period beginning at midnight, 13 November 2009 and expiring at midnight, 16 December 2009.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 713.pdf (55 KB)
  • 712 Thoroughbred 7 May 2010
    Duncan Miller
    1 appeal dismissed, 2 appeals allowed COUNT 1: 12 month disqualification for breach of RWWA Rules of Thoroughbred Racing Rule 175(a) for improper conduct COUNT 2: 6 month disqualification for breach of RWWA Rules of Thoroughbred Racing rule 137A(1)(b) for carrying a modified whip. COUNT 1: Appeal against conviction DISMISSED, Appeal against penalty ALLOWED, penalty varied from 12 months disqualification to 9 months suspension. COUNT 2: Appeal against conviction ALLOWED, conviction set aside.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 712.pdf (1557 KB)
  • 711 Thoroughbred 23 October 2009
    Jarrad Noske
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 711.pdf (92 KB)
  • 710 Thoroughbred 21 December 2009
    Gregory Harper
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 5 years under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance. Appeal as to penalty dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 710.pdf (1199 KB)
  • 709 Harness 26 February 2010
    Travis Willliam Bull
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied 12 month disqualification for the Appellant for breach of RWWA Rules of Harness Racing Rule 243 for behavior detrimental to the industry. Appeal DISMISSED. Penalty of suspension for a period beginning at midnight, 31 May 2009 and expiring at midnight, 31 May 2010.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 709.pdf (4071 KB)
  • 707 and 708 Thoroughbred 17 December 2009
    Clint Raymond Jones
    Melissa Larraine Collins
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied 5 year disqualification for each Appellant for breach of Rule 175(o)(i) Appeal ALLOWED. Penalty of disqualification for a period beginning on 7 May 2009 and ending on date of delivery of the determination substituted.. 5 year disqualification for each Appellant for breach of Rule 175(o)(i) Appeal ALLOWED. Penalty of disqualification for a period beginning on 7 May 2009 and ending on date of delivery of the determination substituted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 707 and 708.pdf (2668 KB)
  • 706 Harness 14 April 2009
    Ainsley Grace Swankie
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 706.pdf (98 KB)
  • 705 Harness 24 June 2009
    Mark Reed
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 705.pdf (17 KB)
  • 704 Harness 3 July 2009
    Lindsay Harper
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 704.pdf (626 KB)
  • 703 Harness 7 January 2009
    Kim David Young
    Appeal dismissed Six week suspension under Rule 149(2) for unacceptable driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 703.pdf (146 KB)
  • 702 Greyhound 20 February 2009
    Leni Salvatore Celenza
    Appeal dismissed $250 fine under Rule 86(f)(i) of the Rules of Greyhound Racing for improper behavior towards a Steward. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 702.pdf (199 KB)
  • 701 Greyhound 14 January 2009
    James Andrew Millsteed
    Appeal dismissed $1,000 fine under Rule 83(2)(a) for racing greyhound to be free of prohibited substance. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 701.pdf (307 KB)
  • 700 Thoroughbred 15 December 2008
    Maki Morita
    Appeal allowed Suspension for 12 days under Rule 137(d) for reducing the speed of the mount resulting in interference to other runners. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 700.pdf (380 KB)
  • 699 Thoroughbred 15 December 2008
    Daniel Staeck
    Appeal dismissed 2 month suspension from riding for breach of Rule 137(a). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 699.pdf (1532 KB)
  • 698 Harness 17 February 2009
    Brian Colin Ferguson
    Appeal dismissed Six month disqualification under Rule 190(2) of the Rules of Harness Racing for failing to present a horse free of prohibited substances. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 698.pdf (299 KB)
  • 697 Thoroughbred 23 January 2009
    Dean Ronald Nazzari
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Six month disqualification for breach of rule 178 of rules of thoroughbred racing. Appeal upheld Disqualification reduced to 4 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 697.pdf (362 KB)
  • 696 Thoroughbred 3 October 2008
    Clint Kenneth Harvey
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 21 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal Dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 696.pdf (244 KB)
  • 695 Harness 4 December 2008
    Bryce McIntosh
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 8 months under Rule 190(2) for presenting a horse otherwise than in accordance with sub rule (1) . Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 695.pdf (1942 KB)
  • 694 Harness 19 December 2006
    Jonathon Peter Gavin
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied 6 MONTH DISQUALIFICATION FOR BREACH OF RULE 190 OF THE RWWA RULES OF HARNESS RACING. Appeal allowed. Penalty reduced to 4 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 694.pdf (5658 KB)
  • 692 Harness 3 September 2008
    Kyle J Harper
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 3 months under Rule 149(2) for unacceptable driving. Appeal against conviction dismissed. Appeal against penalty upheld, penalty reduced to 2 months suspension.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 692.pdf (125 KB)
  • 691 Greyhound 12 September 2008
    Geoffrey Ernest Liebeck
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification of 12 months for using live rabbits to excite greyhounds under local Rule 86B(1)(a). Disqualification of 12 months for refusing to give evidence under Rule 86(e). Disqualification of 6 months for conduct which is detrimental to the image of greyhound racing under Rule 86(q). Fine of $100 under Rule 84(2). Fine of $500 under Rule 86(d). Penalties are to be served concurrently. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 691.pdf (572 KB)
  • 690 Thoroughbred 4 July 2008
    William Pike
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 18 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 690.pdf (299 KB)
  • 689 Thoroughbred 14 July 2008
    Willie Arnold
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 8 weeks under Rule 135(b) for failing to let the horse run on its merit. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 689.pdf (184 KB)
  • 687 Thoroughbred 4 November 2008
    Clifford Lindsay Smith
    Appeal dismissed $500 fine under Rule 143 for improper weight. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 687.pdf (2185 KB)
  • 686 Thoroughbred 10 June 2008
    Stephen Sheehy
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $150 under Rule 137(c) for gesticulating with the whip. Penalty confirmed. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 686.pdf (186 KB)
  • 685 Thoroughbred 6 June 2008
    Warren Lee Radford
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 5 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Carbon Dioxide). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal allowed, penalty reduced to 3 months disqualification.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 685.pdf (257 KB)
  • 684 Thoroughbred 20 May 2008
    Stephen Sheehy
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 28 days and a fine of $500 under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to 21 days suspension and fine varied to $200
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 684.pdf (293 KB)
  • 683 Thoroughbred 17 March 2008
    Daniel Staeck
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspended for 18 days under Rule 137(a). Appeal as to conviction dismissed. Appeal as to penalty upheld, penalty varied to 12 days suspension.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 683.pdf (276 KB)
  • 680 Thoroughbred 9 January 2008
    Nathan Berry
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 1 month under Rule 135(b) - Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 680.pdf (968 KB)
  • 679 Thoroughbred 6 December 2007
    William Pike
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks and 8 weeks to run concurrently under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 679.pdf (2916 KB)
  • 677 Harness 15 November 2007
    Vance Anton Stampalia
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 28 days under Rule 168(1) for careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 677.pdf (1468 KB)
  • 676 Harness 28 July 2008
    Clinton Wade Hall
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 5 years for holding of drugs (Darbepoietin) under Rule 194. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 676.pdf (4348 KB)
  • 675 Harness 22 August 2007
    Gary Edward Hall Jnr
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 16 days under Rule 163(1)(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 675.pdf (1170 KB)
  • 673 Harness 10 May 2007
    Kody Thomas Charles
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 22 days under Rule 163(1)(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 673.pdf (1423 KB)
  • 672 Thoroughbred 1 May 2007
    Jason Brown
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 16 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 672.pdf (1022 KB)
  • 671 Harness 30 April 2007
    Thomas William Sheehy
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 33 days under Rule 163(1)(a) for careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 671.pdf (1079 KB)
  • 670 Thoroughbred 2 April 2007
    Clint Kenneth Harvey
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 23 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 670.pdf (851 KB)
  • 669 Thoroughbred 8 March 2007
    Patrick Carbery
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 2 months under Rule 175(q) for improper conduct. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 669.pdf (1036 KB)
  • 668 Thoroughbred 28 May 2007
    Luigi Pasquino Luciani
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Fined $5,000 under Rule 175(j) for improper behaviour. Penalty varied suspending $2500 of $5000 for 12 months on the condition that Mr Luciani provide a written apology to the Stewards within 2 weeks of the date of the decision and that he does not commit an offence against that rule or any similar provision of the Rules during the 12 month period.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 668.pdf (3573 KB)
  • 667 Thoroughbred 1 August 2007
    Sean Robert Casey
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $6,000 under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (hydrocortisone). Appeal as to penalty and conviction both dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 667.pdf (5041 KB)
  • 666 Harness 9 February 2007
    Peter Michael Lodding
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 9 months for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (TC02) in its system under Rule 190(a). Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 666.pdf (2460 KB)
  • 665 Harness 6 February 2007
    Francesco Enrico Vitanza
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Caffeine and its metabolites theophylline, theobromine and parazanthine) in its system under Rule 190(1). Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 665.pdf (532 KB)
  • 664 Harness 20 December 2006
    Richard Polak
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 4 months under Rule 149(1). Appeal against conviction dismissed. Appeal as to penalty be upheld, penalty varied to 3 months suspension.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 664.pdf (1358 KB)
  • 663 Thoroughbred 8 December 2006
    John Pierre Claite
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 22 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 663.pdf (1040 KB)
  • 662 Harness 4 January 2007
    Colin Charles Reeves
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Fine of $5,500 under Rule 273(7) not ensuring the correct horse is presented to race. Appeal as to penalty upheld, penalty varied to $3,250.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 662.pdf (2442 KB)
  • 661 Thoroughbred 23 January 2007
    Raymond John Miller
    Appeal dismissed Warned Off by RWWA Integrity Assurance Committee pursuant to section 44(1)(e) of the Racing & Wagering Western Australia Act 2003 and Regulations. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 661.pdf (9834 KB)
  • 660 Greyhound 14 June 2007
    Albert Van De Klashorst
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with drugs (Caffeine, Theophylline, Theobromine and Paraxanthine) under Rule 122. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 660.pdf (1374 KB)
  • 659 Harness 21 February 2007
    Daniel William Voak
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $4,000 and horse disqualified from race in question for racing with a prohibited substance (heptaminol) in its system under Rule 190. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 659.pdf (2306 KB)
  • 658 Harness 26 October 2006
    Sheri Sheehy
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 238 for failure to comply with orders on 15 February 2006. Appeal upheld, penalty be varied to 4 months disqualification.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 658.pdf (3582 KB)
  • 657 Thoroughbred 14 July 2006
    Neil Alex Chapman
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 657.pdf (118 KB)
  • 656 Thoroughbred 15 November 2006
    Bradley Graham
    Appeal dismissed Disqualified for 6 months for breach of Rule 175 (gg) for making a false statement to the RWWA Stewards. Appeal dismissed and if Mr Graham makes an application seeking visitation rights to the IAC they should consider the matter on its merits.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 656.pdf (2551 KB)
  • 655 Thoroughbred 11 October 2006
    David Andrew O'Heare
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspended for 9 months under Rule 81A for a prohibited substance (Cocaine metabolites). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal allowed, penalty varied to be backdated to commence on 20 April 2006. After a period of 6 months and providing a blood or urine sample free of any substance the suspension be stayed on the condition that the appellant undergo assessment and testing, and if necessary, appropriate treatment in relation to the abuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances as directed or approved by the Stewards.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 655.pdf (2878 KB)
  • 654 Thoroughbred 3 October 2006
    Ronald Edward Elvy
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Fine of $5,000 under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Phenylbutazone and Oxyphenbutazone). Appeal allowed, penalty varied to a fine of $3,000.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 654.pdf (2336 KB)
  • 653 Harness 26 May 2006
    Morgan Lee Woodley
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 23 days under Rule 163(1)(a) for causing interference. Appeal as to conviction dismissed. Appeal as to penalty upheld, penalty varied to 16 days suspension.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 653.pdf (1643 KB)
  • 652 Thoroughbred 21 October 2006
    Robert Harvey
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Carbon Dioxide). Appeal allowed, disqualification reduced to 6 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 652.pdf (4409 KB)
  • 651 Thoroughbred 2 May 2006
    Peter Benjamin Farrell
    Appeal dismissed Suspended for 6 weeks under Rule 81A for delivering a sample prior to fulfilling his riding engagements on a race day which upon analysis had detected in it alcohol. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 651.pdf (1572 KB)
  • 650 Harness 23 August 2007
    Lindsay Harper
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 7 years under Rule 231. Appeal against conviction upheld. Disqualification for 5 years under Rule 243 dismissed. Appeal against penalty dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 650.pdf (8966 KB)
  • 649 Thoroughbred 7 March 2006
    Alana Sansom
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 18 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 649.pdf (1290 KB)
  • 648 Thoroughbred 28 February 2006
    Benjamin Owen
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 648.pdf (241 KB)
  • 647 Thoroughbred 10 February 2006
    Brendan Paul Corver
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 647.pdf (253 KB)
  • 646 Thoroughbred 17 February 2006
    Roy Bradley Rogers
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Fine of $6,000 under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Indomethacin). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal allowed, penalty varied to a fine of $3,000.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 646.pdf (1766 KB)
  • 645 Thoroughbred 29 November 2005
    Paul Fahy
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 81A(1)(b) for refusing to submit a sample when directed to do so. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 645.pdf (2176 KB)
  • 644 Greyhound 12 December 2005
    Maxwell John Julien
    Leave to appeal, application dismissed Against the determination made by the Stewards under Local Rule 101 directing that BARNEY'S AGENT complete a satisfactory solo trial with a condition that the greyhound goes past the return gate. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 644.pdf (873 KB)
  • 643 Greyhound 23 December 2005
    Jack Fleming
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $2,000 for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug (Lignocaine) administered to it under Rule 122. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 643.pdf (1578 KB)
  • 642 Thoroughbred 14 September 2005
    Geoffrey Frank Durrant
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 9 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 642.pdf (1601 KB)
  • 641 Thoroughbred 1 September 2005
    Misty Lee Parsons
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 641.pdf (135 KB)
  • 640 Thoroughbred 19 April 2006
    Stephen Ramon Cookson
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $5,000 under Rule 175(q) for improper conduct, equine consultant assaulting a stablehand/owner. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 640.pdf (4913 KB)
  • 639 Thoroughbred 7 February 2006
    Jeffrey Richard Bull
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Testosterone). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal allowed, penalty varied to 6 months disqualification.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 639.pdf (3451 KB)
  • 638 Harness 17 February 2006
    Shannon James Suvaljko
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide) under Rule 190(1). Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 638.pdf (5830 KB)
  • 637 Thoroughbred 20 June 2005
    Graeme William Webster Snr
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 637.pdf (272 KB)
  • 636 Harness 8 June 2005
    Sheri Sheehy
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 21 days under Rule 163(1)(a) for causing interference. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 636.pdf (1148 KB)
  • 635 Harness 10 February 2006
    Lindsay Harper
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 7 years for breach of Rule 231 for assaulting a person having a connection with the harness racing industry and disqualification for 5 years for breach of Rule 243 for behaviour that was detrimental to the harness racing industry, the penalties to be served concurrently. By a majority decision, the convictions are quashed and the matter has been referred back to the Stewards for redetermination.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 635.pdf (16286 KB)
  • 634 Thoroughbred 13 May 2005
    Alana Sansom
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 634.pdf (256 KB)
  • 633 Harness 19 April 2005
    Terence John Naylor
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $50 for breach of Rule 159(1) for not ensuring his jacket remained fastened during an official trial. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 633.pdf (629 KB)
  • 632 Harness 18 May 2005
    Kevin Nolan
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide) under Rule 190(1). Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 632.pdf (3258 KB)
  • 631 Thoroughbred 14 January 2005
    Dominic Tourneur
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 33 days (3 Geraldton meetings) under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to conviction and penalty dismissed. Penalty varied to 38 days suspension to reflect 3 Geraldton meetings.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 631.pdf (4376 KB)
  • 630 Greyhound 21 December 2004
    Helen Sayer
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 630.pdf (274 KB)
  • 629 Greyhound 21 December 2004
    Peter Sayer
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 629.pdf (270 KB)
  • 628 Harness 12 January 2005
    Martin Wilson
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 28 days under Rule 168 for careless driving by mistaking the laps. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 628.pdf (1220 KB)
  • 627 Thoroughbred 30 November 2004
    Neil Alex Chapman
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 4 weeks under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 627.pdf (1749 KB)
  • 626 Thoroughbred 19 November 2004
    Dion Luciani
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 12 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to conviction dismissed. Appeal as to penalty upheld, penalty varied to 6 days suspension.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 626.pdf (1872 KB)
  • 625 Thoroughbred 21 December 2004
    David O'Heare
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $500 under Rule 83(a) for improper conduct for swearing at the completion of a race. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 625.pdf (1953 KB)
  • 624 Thoroughbred 8 July 2005
    Barrie Carpenter
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Verapamil). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 624.pdf (5576 KB)
  • 623 Greyhound 20 October 2004
    Barry Thompson
    Appeal dismissed Suspension of MISS TINKERBELLE for 28 days at Mandurah Greyhounds for failing to pursue the lure with due commitment under Rule AR80(2). Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 623.pdf (1162 KB)
  • 621 and 622 Thoroughbred 1 December 2004
    Stephen James Miller
    Sharon Lee Miller
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 6 months under Rule 83(c) for betting as a jockey. Penalty to apply to all other licenses held in thoroughbred and harness racing. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.. Fine of $5,000 under Rule 175(l) for being a party to a jockey betting. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 621 and 622.pdf (12975 KB)
  • 620 Harness 14 October 2004
    David Young
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 14 days under Rule 163(1)(a) for causing interference by crossing. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 620.pdf (1955 KB)
  • 618 and 619 Thoroughbred 14 October 2004
    Clint Kenneth Harvey
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 21 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.. Suspension for 20 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed. Penalty to be served cumulatively with 21 day suspension. Refer Appeal 618.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 618 and 619.pdf (2894 KB)
  • 617 Harness 21 September 2004
    Lindsay Harper
    Appeal allowed Suspension for 28 days under Rule 163(1)(a) for causing interference. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 617.pdf (2292 KB)
  • 616 Thoroughbred 6 July 2004
    Glenn Leon Smith
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 2 months and a fine of $2,000 under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalties confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 616.pdf (3687 KB)
  • 615 Thoroughbred 1 July 2004
    Paul James Harvey
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 3 months under Rule 137(a) for improper riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 615.pdf (3951 KB)
  • 614 Harness 18 August 2004
    Mark Reed
    Appeal allowed Convicted under Rule 252 for having drugs of abuse (Methylamphetamine and Amphetamine) in his body when carrying out a licensed activity at a meeting. Leave granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 614.pdf (5321 KB)
  • 613 Thoroughbred 5 October 2004
    Stephen John Wolfe
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 177A for prohibited substances (Phenylbutazone and Oxphenbutazone) in horse subsequently euthanased after official trial. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 613.pdf (13152 KB)
  • 612 Thoroughbred 15 April 2004
    Daniel Staeck
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 612.pdf (2886 KB)
  • 611 Greyhound 5 May 2004
    Linda Joy Britton
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 611.pdf (1252 KB)
  • 610 Harness 7 April 2004
    Gary Edward Hall Jnr
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 610.pdf (1747 KB)
  • 609 Harness 17 March 2004
    Aldo George Cortopassi
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 609.pdf (2901 KB)
  • 608 Greyhound 24 March 2004
    Geoffrey Shaw
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 608.pdf (2703 KB)
  • 605 Thoroughbred 30 April 2004
    Gordon William O'Donnell
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 605.pdf (7634 KB)
  • 604 Harness 23 September 2003
    Callan Suvaljko
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 28 days under Rule 163(1)(a) for causing interference. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 604.pdf (1460 KB)
  • 603 Thoroughbred 9 September 2003
    Paul James Harvey
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 18 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 603.pdf (1313 KB)
  • 602 Thoroughbred 19 August 2003
    Damian Miller
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 14 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 602.pdf (1070 KB)
  • 601 Thoroughbred 29 July 2003
    Warren Raymond Hughes
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 13 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 601.pdf (1324 KB)
  • 600 Greyhound 18 July 2003
    Steven Van-Styn
    Appeal dismissed Suspension of ZOO ROPER for 28 days at Northam Greyhounds for fighting under Rule AR80(1). Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 600.pdf (649 KB)
  • 599 Thoroughbred 5 August 2003
    Kristian Hawkins
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 599.pdf (124 KB)
  • 598 Greyhound 19 June 2003
    Kevin William Phillips
    Appeal dismissed Suspension of BARELEN WISH for 28 days at Mandurah Greyhounds for fighting under Rule AR80(1). Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 598.pdf (627 KB)
  • 597 Harness 8 July 2003
    Alby Frank Bratovich
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 2 years for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide) under Rule 190(1). Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 597.pdf (3144 KB)
  • 596 Thoroughbred 7 July 2003
    Desmond Murray Attwell
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 596.pdf (125 KB)
  • 595 Thoroughbred 29 April 2003
    Clint Kenneth Harvey
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 595.pdf (147 KB)
  • 594 Thoroughbred 29 April 2003
    Paul King
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 20 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 594.pdf (823 KB)
  • 593 Thoroughbred 22 April 2003
    Alana Sansom
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 593.pdf (145 KB)
  • 591 Greyhound 7 May 2003
    Christopher William Halse
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Fine of $1,000 under Rule 109(15) for leading six greyhounds simultaneously in a public place. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to a fine of $600.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 591.pdf (1127 KB)
  • 590 Thoroughbred 16 April 2003
    Kristian Hawkins
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 18 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 590.pdf (1157 KB)
  • 589, 606 and 607 Harness 7 July 2004
    Terrence John Ferguson
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification of BACKINA FALCON (3 January 2003) under Rule 195 for being presented to race when a prohibited substance (Ranitidine) had been detected. Appeal dismissed.. Disqualification of BACKINA FALCON (31 December 2002) under Rule 195 for being presented when a prohibited substance (Ranitidine) had been detected. Appeal dismissed., Disqualification of BACKINA FALCON (17 January 2003) for being presented to race when a prohibited substance (Ranitidine) had been detected. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 589, 606 and 607.pdf (1251 KB)
  • 588 Thoroughbred 12 March 2003
    William Arnold
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 28 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 588.pdf (911 KB)
  • 587 Thoroughbred 28 January 2003
    Lucas Camilleri
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 135(b) for failing to ensure that his horse was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible placing. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 587.pdf (1545 KB)
  • 586 Thoroughbred 27 December 2002
    Peter Darren Knuckey
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 13 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 586.pdf (889 KB)
  • 585 Thoroughbred 1 December 2003
    Stephen John Wolfe
    Appeal allowed, referred to the Stewards Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 177A for prohibited substances (Phenylbutazone and Oxyphenbutazone) in horse subsequently euthanised after an official trial. By a unanimous decision the appeal against conviction was dismissed. By a majority decision the appeal against penalty was upheld, the penalty quashed and the matter referred back to the Stewards to reconsider sentence.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 585.pdf (12720 KB)
  • 584 Thoroughbred 2 December 2002
    Kristian Hawkins
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 584.pdf (133 KB)
  • 583 Greyhound 31 October 2002
    Di Crudeli
    Appeal dismissed Suspension of SPRINGBOK MAGIC for 3 months at all tracks for fighting under rule 80(1). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 583.pdf (528 KB)
  • 582 Thoroughbred 4 March 2003
    Shaun O'Donnell
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension of Jockeys Licence for 9 months under Rule 81A(1)(a) for providing a urine sample containing the presence of methylamphetamine. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld. Penalty varied to a suspension of 6 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 582.pdf (1131 KB)
  • 581 Thoroughbred 24 September 2002
    Milton S Campbell
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Carbon Dioxide). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 581.pdf (888 KB)
  • 580 Thoroughbred 29 August 2002
    Noel Lindsay Rudland
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 23 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 580.pdf (793 KB)
  • 579 Thoroughbred 20 August 2002
    Corey John Farrell
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 12 days under Rule 137(b) for failing to ride his horse out to the end of the race. Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 579.pdf (525 KB)
  • 578 Harness 28 October 2002
    Trevor Warwick
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 578.pdf (169 KB)
  • 577 Thoroughbred 22 July 2002
    Daniel Staeck
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 135(b) for failing to ensure that his horse was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible placing. Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 577.pdf (1129 KB)
  • 576 Thoroughbred 10 July 2002
    Kristian Hawkins
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 576.pdf (133 KB)
  • 575 Thoroughbred 17 October 2002
    John James Miller Jnr
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Carbon Dioxide). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 575.pdf (1485 KB)
  • 574 Thoroughbred 18 June 2002
    Aaron Stephan Yugovich
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 2 months under Rule 175(j) for using insulting and abusive language towards the Stewards. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to suspension for 1 month.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 574.pdf (1086 KB)
  • 573 Thoroughbred 9 August 2002
    Ricky James Farrell
    Leave to appeal, application dismissed Against the decision of the WATC Committee refusing to grant a Jockey's Licence and Trackwork Rider's Licence. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 573.pdf (1164 KB)
  • 572 Thoroughbred 28 May 2002
    Daniel Staeck
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 18 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 572.pdf (655 KB)
  • 571 Thoroughbred 6 June 2002
    Neil Alex Chapman
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 571.pdf (150 KB)
  • 570 Thoroughbred 21 August 2002
    John James Miller Jnr
    Appeal upheld Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Cimetidine). Appeal upheld, conviction quashed. Application by Stewards to have appeal re-opened refused.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 570.pdf (6470 KB)
  • 569 Greyhound 10 July 2002
    Pamela Anne Julien
    Appeal upheld Against the finding of the Stewards that Rule 180(2) was not being complied with in that a disqualified person was residing at premises where greyhounds were being trained. Leave granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 569.pdf (1947 KB)
  • 568 Thoroughbred 10 May 2002
    Jason James Oliver
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Suspension for 12 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal against conviction dismissed. Appeal against penalty upheld, penalty varied to 7 days suspension.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 568.pdf (1413 KB)
  • 567 Thoroughbred 16 April 2002
    Alana Sansom
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 21 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to 13 days suspension.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 567.pdf (1089 KB)
  • 566 Thoroughbred 16 April 2002
    Dominic Tourneur
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 18 days for careless riding under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 566.pdf (919 KB)
  • 565 Thoroughbred 16 April 2002
    Paul King
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 21 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 565.pdf (1628 KB)
  • 564 Harness 23 May 2002
    Andre Paul Vassallo
    Ross Davies
    Mark Evett
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification of MANHATTAN STAR under Rule 195 for being presented to race when a prohibited substance (Diclofenac) had been detected. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 564.pdf (363 KB)
  • 563 Thoroughbred 3 April 2002
    Jason Scott Whiting
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 563.pdf (160 KB)
  • 562 Harness 19 July 2002
    Giovanni Filardo
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Diclofenac) under Rule 190(2). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 562.pdf (2110 KB)
  • 561 Thoroughbred 12 March 2002
    Kevin Norman Forrester
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 2 months under Rule 137(a) for improper riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 561.pdf (708 KB)
  • 560 Harness 5 March 2002
    Darren Graeme Kerr
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks for breach of Rule 149(1) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure his drive was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible position. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 560.pdf (729 KB)
  • 559 Greyhound 11 February 2002
    Barry McPherson
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 559.pdf (154 KB)
  • 558 Thoroughbred 5 March 2002
    Maxwell Keith Roney
    Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 558.pdf (2300 KB)
  • 557 Thoroughbred 13 February 2002
    Casey Dredge
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 135(b) for failing to ensure that his horse was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible placing. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 557.pdf (1617 KB)
  • 556 Thoroughbred 8 July 2005
    Dean Capelli
    Neven Botica
    Gary Johnson
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification of THURSTON under Rule 177 for being presented to race when a prohibited substance (Cimetidine) had been detected. Appeal dismissed. Application by Owners of THURSTON to have appeal re-opened refused.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 556.pdf (5077 KB)
  • 555 Thoroughbred 22 January 2002
    Daniel Staeck
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 8 weeks under Rule 83(a) for assaulting an apprentice jockey. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to 4 weeks suspension.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 555.pdf (942 KB)
  • 554 Greyhound 23 May 2002
    Maxwell John Julien
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 18 months under Rule AR105(15) for knowingly submitting a false Statutory Declaration. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 554.pdf (8275 KB)
  • 553 Greyhound 5 February 2002
    Wayne Rose
    Appeal allowed Fine of $150 under Rule AR109(6)(a) for using improper language towards a Steward. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 553.pdf (1297 KB)
  • 552 Harness 3 January 2002
    Kyle Mario Condipodero
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 552.pdf (157 KB)
  • 551 Harness 5 February 2002
    Matthew Skipper
    Appeal allowed Appeal by Chairman of Stewards against the determination of the Committee of the WATA to vary a penalty of 12 months disqualification imposed by the Stewards on Mr L Emmett for breach of Rule 231 to a fine of $1000, $500 of which was suspended for 12 months, subject to good behaviour. Appeal conceded by Committee on the basis that it had no power to hear an appeal that was currently before the Tribunal. Refer Appeal 548.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 551.pdf (224 KB)
  • 550 Thoroughbred 11 December 2001
    Dominic Tourneur
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 13 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 550.pdf (408 KB)
  • 549 Thoroughbred 21 February 2002
    Elizabeth Strempel
    Appeal allowed Fines of $1,000 and $2,500 for prohibited substances (Methylprednisolone) and (Ketoprofen) pursuant to Rule 177A in horse subsequently euthanased after an official trial. Appeal upheld, convictions quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 549.pdf (5904 KB)
  • 548 Harness 27 August 2002
    Lynn Emmett
    Appeal allowed Disqualification for 12 months for breach of Rule 231 for assaulting a trainer at Golden Mile Trotting Club. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 548.pdf (1501 KB)
  • 547 Thoroughbred 5 October 2001
    Paul James Harvey
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Suspension for two periods of 18 days to be served concurrently for two charges under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to first charge dismissed, penalty confirmed. Appeal as to second charge upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 547.pdf (3760 KB)
  • 546 Harness 28 February 2002
    Peter Andrew Stampalia
    Appeal dismissed Warned off for 6 months for breach of Rule 243 for behaviour detrimental to harness racing by engaging in a melee at York Trotting Club. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 546.pdf (888 KB)
  • 545 Harness 24 October 2001
    Bradley Troy Stampalia
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 545.pdf (142 KB)
  • 544 Harness 28 February 2002
    Clayton Arnold Edward Elliott
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months for breach of Rule 243 for behaviour detrimental to harness racing by engaging in a melee at York Trotting Club. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 544.pdf (987 KB)
  • 543 Harness 28 February 2002
    Garry Bernard Elliott
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months for breach of Rule 243 for behaviour detrimental to harness racing by engaging in a melee at York Trotting Club. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 543.pdf (5258 KB)
  • 542 Thoroughbred 29 November 2001
    John James Miller Jnr
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $1,000 under Rule 175(f) for disobeying an instruction of the Stewards by refusing to remain at an inquiry. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 542.pdf (600 KB)
  • 541 Harness 23 January 2002
    Glen David Richards
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 12 months for breach of Rule 243 for behaviour detrimental to harness racing by using a ?stock? whip in the training of horses. Appeal against conviction dismissed. Appeal against penalty upheld. Penalty varied to 6 months disqualification.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 541.pdf (2189 KB)
  • 539 and 540 Harness 23 January 2002
    Travis Willliam Bull
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months for breach of Rule 231 for assaulting a trainer. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.. Disqualification for 12 months for breach of Rule 243 for behaviour detrimental to harness racing by using a ?stock? whip and a modified ?swish? whip in the training of horses. Penalty to be served concurrently ? refer Appeal 539. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 539 and 540.pdf (3469 KB)
  • 538 Greyhound 23 August 2001
    Brian Jacobsen
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $500 under Rule AR109(15) for speaking to a Steward in a loud manner in a public area. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 538.pdf (1179 KB)
  • 537 Thoroughbred 23 January 2002
    John James Miller Jnr
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $15,000 under Local Rule 70B(i) for stomach tubing a horse within 24 hours of a race. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 537.pdf (3390 KB)
  • 536 Greyhound 13 September 2001
    Shane Andrew Beard
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug or drugs (Diclofenac) administered to it under Rule 106. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 536.pdf (3836 KB)
  • 535 Thoroughbred 27 September 2001
    Clifford Lindsay Smith
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $500 under Rule 175(a) for an improper action in accepting a breastplate off a jockey prior to that jockey weighing in. Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 535.pdf (1856 KB)
  • 534 Thoroughbred 23 July 2001
    Vicki Lane
    Leave to appeal, application dismissed Against the decision of the WATC Committee refusing to permit a change in stable location. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 534.pdf (360 KB)
  • 533 Thoroughbred 22 August 2001
    Stanley David Hughes
    Lillian Emily Hughes
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification of THE TIN MAN pursuant to Rule 177 for being presented to race when a prohibited substance (Methamphetamine) had been detected. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 533.pdf (4129 KB)
  • 531 and 532 Thoroughbred 19 June 2001
    Steven Kevin Lynch
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 2 months under Rule 8(d) for improper conduct by assaulting an apprentice jockey. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed.. Suspension for 1 month under Rule 8(d) for improper conduct by assaulting an apprentice jockey. Penalty to be served concurrently ? refer Appeal 531. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 531 and 532.pdf (2758 KB)
  • 530 Greyhound 6 June 2001
    Verna Townsend
    Appeal dismissed Suspension of LIKA TIGER for 28 days at Mandurah Greyhounds for failing to chase under Rule AR80(2). Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 530.pdf (1197 KB)
  • 529 Thoroughbred 17 July 2001
    Hector Mclaren
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months for a prohibited substance (Methamphetamine). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 529.pdf (3914 KB)
  • 528 Thoroughbred 28 May 2001
    Paul William Rowe
    Leave to appeal, application dismissed Against the decision of the WATC Committee revoking a Permit to Train pursuant to Rule 7(b). Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 528.pdf (389 KB)
  • 527 Thoroughbred 31 May 2001
    Michael Lawrence Lane
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 527.pdf (121 KB)
  • 526 Harness 10 September 2001
    Raymond John Smith
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 526.pdf (146 KB)
  • 525 Thoroughbred 8 May 2001
    Lucas Camilleri
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 1 month under Rule 135(b) for failing to ensure that his horse was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible placing. Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 525.pdf (1934 KB)
  • 524 Thoroughbred 9 April 2001
    George Norman Davies
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Fine of $2,500 under Rule 8(d) for misconduct. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to a fine of $1,250.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 524.pdf (1528 KB)
  • 523 Harness 17 July 2001
    Gary Edward Hall
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 6 months and a $5,000 fine for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Phenylbutazone and Oxyphenbutazone) under Rule 190(2). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld. Penalty varied to the period of suspension already served (10 days) and $2,000 fine.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 523.pdf (6984 KB)
  • 522 Thoroughbred 17 July 2001
    Kristian Hawkins
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension of Jockeys Licence for 9 months under Rule 81A(ii) for providing a urine sample containing the presence of sympathomimetic amines and opiates. Appeal dismissed as to conviction. Appeal upheld as to penalty. Penalty varied to a suspension of 6 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 522.pdf (3482 KB)
  • 521 Harness 5 October 2001
    Jarrad Humphries
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 521.pdf (145 KB)
  • 520 Thoroughbred 14 February 2001
    Grant Lemos
    Appeal dismissed Suspension of Jockeys Licence for 3 months under Rule 81A(ii) for providing a urine sample containing a metabolite of cannabis. Appeal against conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 520.pdf (835 KB)
  • 519 Thoroughbred 19 January 2001
    Shane Quilty
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 1 month under Rule 137(a) for improper riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 519.pdf (1994 KB)
  • 518 Thoroughbred 22 December 2000
    Paul James Harvey
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 22 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed. Application made to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. Stay of proceedings granted. Notice of Discontinuance filed at Supreme Court.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 518.pdf (6803 KB)
  • 517 Harness 26 March 2002
    Kevin Nolan
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide) under Rule 190(2). Penalty varied to 6 months suspension coupled with a $5,000 fine by WATA Committee. Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 517.pdf (7707 KB)
  • 516 Harness 28 November 2000
    Michael Cornwall
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 516.pdf (151 KB)
  • 515 Thoroughbred 20 November 2000
    Frank Maynard
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 515.pdf (146 KB)
  • 514 Greyhound 13 December 2000
    Bruce Peter Hockaday
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $2000 for assaulting a person in the trainers? car park at Mandurah Greyhounds. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 514.pdf (1655 KB)
  • 513 Thoroughbred 9 October 2000
    Neil Alex Chapman
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 513.pdf (188 KB)
  • 512 Thoroughbred 19 December 2000
    Paul James Harvey
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 23 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed. Application made to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. Stay of proceedings granted. Notice of Discontinuance filed at Supreme Court.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 512.pdf (7743 KB)
  • 511 Thoroughbred 12 July 2000
    Mark Zahea
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 20 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 511.pdf (1030 KB)
  • 510 Harness 23 April 2004
    Ross Albert Olivieri
    Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 510.pdf (11314 KB)
  • 509 Harness 6 July 2000
    Gary Edward Hall
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks for breach of Rule 149(1) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure his drive was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible position. Appeal against conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 509.pdf (500 KB)
  • 508 Greyhound 26 July 2000
    Mark John Simpson
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $300 under Rule AR109(15) for negligence when attempting to scratch a greyhound from an engagement. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 508.pdf (612 KB)
  • 507 Greyhound 29 September 2000
    Christine Robartson
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug or drugs (Dexamethasone) administered to it under Rule 106. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 507.pdf (4597 KB)
  • 506 Thoroughbred 21 December 2000
    Terrence George Tapper
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Testosterone). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 506.pdf (4771 KB)
  • 503, 504 and 505 Thoroughbred 7 December 2000
    Travis Adam Bettesworth
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 4 years under Rule 175(h)(i) for administering a prohibited substance (Carbon Dioxide). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to disqualification for 2 years. Penalty to be served concurrently. Refer Appeal 504 and 505.. Disqualification for 12 months under Rule ARR 8(e) read with Local Rule 70B for tubing a horse within 24 hours of a race. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to a disqualification for 6 months. Penalty to be served concurrently. Refer Appeals 503 and 505., Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 175(gg) for making a false statement. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed. Penalty to be served concurrently. Refer Appeals 504 and 505.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 503, 504 and 505.pdf (3961 KB)
  • 502 Harness 20 July 2000
    Allen Christopher Lewis
    Appeal allowed Fine of $5,000 for breach of Rule 149(1) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure his drive was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible position. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 502.pdf (2011 KB)
  • 501 Thoroughbred 1 June 2000
    John Pierre Claite
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Fine of $300 under Rule 8(e) for weighing out without the girth. Appeal as to conviction dismissed. Penalty varied to a fine of $50.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 501.pdf (1379 KB)
  • 500 Greyhound 29 September 2000
    Enzo Crudeli
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug or drugs (Theobromine) administered to it under Rule 106. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 500.pdf (2291 KB)
  • 499 Thoroughbred 15 May 2000
    Peter Benjamin Farrell
    Appeal allowed Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 135(b) for failing to ensure that his horse was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible placing. Appeal upheld, penalty quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 499.pdf (891 KB)
  • 498 Thoroughbred 8 May 2000
    Trevor Holly
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $1,000 under Rule 175(a) for an improper action in pushing a person whilst at a racecourse. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 498.pdf (894 KB)
  • 497 Harness 13 April 2000
    Susan Rae Roberts
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 14 days under Rule 163(1)(a) for causing interference by crossing. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 497.pdf (545 KB)
  • 496 Thoroughbred 13 April 2000
    Paul James Harvey
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 1 month under Rule 137(a) for improper riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 496.pdf (2909 KB)
  • 495 Harness 4 May 2000
    Aiden Royce Warwick
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 6 months under Rule 156(2)(a) for striking another driver with the whip during a race. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 495.pdf (627 KB)
  • 494 Greyhound 7 June 2000
    Miranda Rosita Magdalena Houghton
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 9 months under Rule AR109(7) for physically assaulting a kennel attendant. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal allowed, penalty varied to a fine of $2,000.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 494.pdf (2283 KB)
  • 493 Greyhound 30 March 2000
    Sharon Lee Roberts
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 9 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug or drugs (Caffeine) administered to it under Rule 106. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 493.pdf (865 KB)
  • 492 Greyhound 21 March 2000
    Cosi Dagostino
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 6 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug or drugs (Carprofen and Hydroxycarprofen) administered to it under Rule 106. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal allowed, penalty varied to a disqualification for 2 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 492.pdf (1428 KB)
  • 491 Thoroughbred 20 June 2000
    Betty Anne Mooney
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 491.pdf (136 KB)
  • 490 Thoroughbred 20 March 2000
    James Wallace Lemon
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 2 months under Rule 137(b) for failing to ride his mount out to the finish of a race. Appeal as to conviction dismissed. Appeal as to penalty allowed. Penalty varied to a fine of $500.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 490.pdf (1096 KB)
  • 489 Thoroughbred 10 March 2000
    Carey Kate Ward
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Diclofenac). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal allowed, penalty varied to a disqualification of 3 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 489.pdf (867 KB)
  • 488 Thoroughbred 16 February 2000
    Paul King
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 24 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 488.pdf (1634 KB)
  • 487 Thoroughbred 7 March 2000
    Chris Wolfe
    Appeal allowed Fine of $500 under Rule 160B(1) for using a mobile telephone on a racecourse during a race meeting to transmit betting odds. Appeal conceded by the Stewards. Conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 487.pdf (278 KB)
  • 486 Thoroughbred 24 January 2000
    Vaughn Sigley
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 1 month under Rule 175(a) for an improper action when weighing out. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 486.pdf (392 KB)
  • 485 Thoroughbred 19 January 2000
    Paul James Harvey
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 25 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 485.pdf (2527 KB)
  • 484 Harness 19 January 2000
    Shannon James Suvaljko
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 163(1)(a) for causing interference. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 484.pdf (874 KB)
  • 483 Thoroughbred 17 December 1999
    Jeff Noske
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 16 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 483.pdf (762 KB)
  • 482 Harness 2 December 1999
    Jason Spiro Vella
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 21 days under Rule 163(1)(a) for careless driving. Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 482.pdf (687 KB)
  • 481 Thoroughbred 24 January 2000
    Kevin Allen
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Fine of $1,000 under Rule 8(d) for making insulting comments and threatening an official. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal allowed, penalty varied to a fine of $300.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 481.pdf (858 KB)
  • 480 Thoroughbred 1 March 2000
    Hermann Albert Meyer
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 480.pdf (141 KB)
  • 479 Thoroughbred 4 April 2000
    Gregory Harper
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Carbon Dioxide). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed. Application made to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. Stay of proceedings not sought. Order nisi discharged by Full Court. Conviction and penalty to stand.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 479.pdf (14405 KB)
  • 478 Thoroughbred 16 November 1999
    Paul King
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 478.pdf (162 KB)
  • 477 Greyhound 24 July 2000
    Maxwell John Julien
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 9 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug/stimulant (Caffeine) administered to it under Rule 234(7). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed. Application made to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. Stay of proceedings granted. Order nisi discharged.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 477.pdf (7155 KB)
  • 476 Thoroughbred 6 October 1999
    Paul James Harvey
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 476.pdf (160 KB)
  • 475 Thoroughbred 24 September 1999
    Jason Francis Miller
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 16 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 475.pdf (466 KB)
  • 474 Harness 4 April 2000
    Michael Norman Beech
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 2 years pursuant to Rule 55A for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide) under Rule 497(1). Appeal as to conviction dismissed, penalty varied to 12 months disqualification.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 474.pdf (10397 KB)
  • 473 Thoroughbred 10 September 1999
    Gregory Harper
    Leave to appeal, application dismissed Against the determinations of the WATC Stewards in denying legal representation at a Stewards? inquiry and refusing to discontinue that inquiry. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 473.pdf (222 KB)
  • 472 Harness 4 November 1999
    Guiseppi Sebastian Puglia
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months pursuant to Rule 55A for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide) under Rule 497(1). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 472.pdf (625 KB)
  • 471 Thoroughbred 8 September 1999
    Chad Michael Davies
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 13 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 471.pdf (474 KB)
  • 470 Harness 4 October 1999
    John Ellis
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months pursuant to Rule 55A for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Flunixen) under Rule 497(1). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 470.pdf (1032 KB)
  • 469 Thoroughbred 12 August 1999
    Mark Sestich
    Appeal allowed Suspension for 27 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 469.pdf (2821 KB)
  • 468 Thoroughbred 29 July 1999
    Peter Benjamin Farrell
    Appeal allowed Suspension for 10 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 468.pdf (1629 KB)
  • 467 Thoroughbred 3 August 1999
    Bruno Moteleone
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Carbon Dioxide). Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a disqualification of 4 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 467.pdf (8510 KB)
  • 466 Greyhound 15 June 1999
    Leni Salvatore Celenza
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 3 months under Rule 109(6)(a) for using offensive language in the spoken form in relation to the Stewards. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 466.pdf (1420 KB)
  • 465 Greyhound 20 May 1999
    Gary Edward Weston
    Craig Edward Weston
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 465.pdf (164 KB)
  • 463 and 464 Thoroughbred 28 May 1999
    Ian Edward Greig
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 8(e) for permitting a warned-off person to attend his training establishment. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.. Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 175(a) for (1) permitting a warned-off person to stable his horses in his training establishment, (2) permitting a warned-off person to visit his training establishment and (3) assisting in the training of the standard bred horse FRANCO HIGH STYLE. Penalty to be served concurrently - refer Appeal 463. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 463 and 464.pdf (1335 KB)
  • 461 and 462 Harness 23 June 1999
    Robert Sangalli
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 464(b) for supplying false information during a Stewards? inquiry. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.. Fine of $2,000 under Rule 474 for a fraudulent act in misrepresenting the price of a horse. Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 461 and 462.pdf (3053 KB)
  • 460 Thoroughbred 5 May 1999
    Clint Harvey
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 1 month under Rule 83(a) for misconduct in fighting with another apprentice. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to suspension for 12 days.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 460.pdf (2311 KB)
  • 459 Harness 22 April 1999
    Michael Norman Beech
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 459.pdf (146 KB)
  • 457 and 458 Thoroughbred 20 May 1999
    Mike Santich
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 4 months under Rule 175(a) for failing to provide adequate care for an injured horse. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.. Suspension for 1 month under Rule 175(gg) for providing false evidence to the Stewards. To be served concurrently ? Refer Appeal 457. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 457 and 458.pdf (1268 KB)
  • 456 Harness 13 May 1999
    Ian Douglas Swain
    Douglas George Harvey
    Ronald Mervyn Connor
    Leave to appeal, application dismissed Determination of the Stewards with respect to a race protest. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 456.pdf (1027 KB)
  • 455 Thoroughbred 16 April 1999
    Robert Oliver Meyers
    Leave to appeal, application dismissed Against the decision of the WATC Committee in refusing to lift the warning off. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 455.pdf (206 KB)
  • 454 Thoroughbred 8 April 1999
    Damian Miller
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 14 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed. Penalty confirmed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 454.pdf (1044 KB)
  • 453 Greyhound 3 May 1999
    Robert Charles Ayling
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 9 months under Rule 231(1)(d) for deliberately injuring a greyhound to prevent the operation of Rule 169 ? failing to pursue the lure. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 453.pdf (1550 KB)
  • 452 Thoroughbred 18 March 1999
    Paul James Harvey
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 14 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed. Penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 452.pdf (1278 KB)
  • 451 Harness 27 May 1999
    Robert Sangalli
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 3 months under Rule 487 for contemptuous conduct at a Stewards? inquiry. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a fine of $1,000.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 451.pdf (2086 KB)
  • 450 Thoroughbred 9 March 1999
    Troy Morrissey
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 450.pdf (167 KB)
  • 449 Harness 14 June 1999
    Callan Suvaljko
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 2 years pursuant to Rule 55A for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Tramadol) under Rule 497(1). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 449.pdf (1689 KB)
  • 448 Harness 18 May 1999
    David Sheehy
    Leave to appeal, application dismissed Disqualification of SPRING WELL under Rule 439(b) for making contact with the flexi poles. Fine of $100 under Rule 439(b) for careless driving. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 448.pdf (1906 KB)
  • 447 Harness 23 March 1999
    Callan Suvaljko
    Appeal allowed Suspension for 3 months under Rule 469(a) for an improper arm action during a race. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 447.pdf (622 KB)
  • 446 Thoroughbred 24 March 1999
    Damian Miller
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 23 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed. Penalty confirmed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 446.pdf (964 KB)
  • 445 Harness 9 February 1999
    Allen Christopher Lewis
    Appeal Allowed Suspension for 14 days under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by crossing. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 445.pdf (1068 KB)
  • 444 Greyhound 15 June 1999
    Maxwell John Julien
    Appeal allowed, referred to the Stewards Disqualification for 9 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug/stimulant (Caffeine) administered to it under Rule 234(7). Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, referred back to Stewards for re-hearing. Application made to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. Order nisi discharged.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 444.pdf (3562 KB)
  • 442 and 443 Thoroughbred 18 February 1999
    David Andrew O'Heare
    Ricky James Farrell
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 2 months under Rule 175(gg) for making a false statement. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed. Application made to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. Stay of proceedings granted. Order nisi discharged. Conviction and penalty to stand.. Suspension for 1 month under Rule 175(gg) for making a false statement. Appeal as to conviction dismissed, appeal as to penalty allowed. Penalty varied to a fine of $300.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 442 and 443.pdf (2877 KB)
  • 441 Thoroughbred 15 July 1999
    Robert Charles McPherson
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 178 for prohibited substances (Caffeine, Theobromine and Theophylline). Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 441.pdf (3862 KB)
  • 440 Greyhound 11 January 1999
    Sam Sammut
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification of FLYING AMBER for 1 month at Cannington Greyhounds for fighting under Rule 170. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 440.pdf (949 KB)
  • 439 Greyhound 11 January 1999
    William Hampson
    Appeal dismissed Fine of $100 for failing to scratch greyhound by the stipulated time under Rule 117(3). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 439.pdf (818 KB)
  • 438 Thoroughbred 21 January 1999
    Robert Harvey Jnr
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 7 months under Rule 175(h)(ii) for administering a prohibited substance (Betamethasone). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 438.pdf (3558 KB)
  • 437 Thoroughbred 3 December 1998
    Troy Kevin Turner
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 16 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 437.pdf (734 KB)
  • 436 Thoroughbred 3 December 1998
    David Andrew O'Heare
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 1 month under Rule 175A for conduct prejudicial to the image of racing. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 436.pdf (965 KB)
  • 435 Harness 8 April 1999
    Tonia Rose Stampalia
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months pursuant to Rule 55A for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide) under Rule 497(1). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed. Application to Supreme Court for writ of certiorari to have conviction and penalty quashed. Order nisi discharged. Penalty to stand. Application for Special Leave to Appeal to the High Court was refused in October 2000.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 435.pdf (10814 KB)
  • 434 Thoroughbred 10 November 1998
    Paul Anthony John Dyson
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 135(b) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure his horse was given full opportunity to win or to obtain the best possible place. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 434.pdf (2162 KB)
  • 433 Greyhound 15 October 1998
    Terence James Erenshaw
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 6 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug/stimulant (Methylprednisolone) administered to it under Rule 234(7). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal allowed, penalty varied to a disqualification for 3 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 433.pdf (1232 KB)
  • 432 Harness 15 September 1998
    Wayne Robert Reid
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 21 days under Rule 440(a) for forcing a runner to race wide. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 432.pdf (734 KB)
  • 431 Harness 15 September 1998
    Ryan Warwick
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 21 days under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by crossing. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 431.pdf (872 KB)
  • 430 Harness 9 September 1998
    Andrew Louis De Campo
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 2 periods of 3 months to be served concurrently under Rule 472(d) for attempting to strike a horse during a race. Convictions confirmed. Penalty varied to a suspension of 6 weeks on each charge to be served concurrently.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 430.pdf (712 KB)
  • 429 Harness 27 August 1998
    Tonia Rose Stampalia
    Leave to appeal, application allowed Refusal of the Stewards to allow the applicant legal representation to examine and cross-examine expert witnesses in respect of an inquiry into the analyst?s finding in a blood sample taken from a horse. Appeal allowed. Legal counsel only permitted to examine and cross-examine expert witnesses, not entitled to make any other submissions.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 429.pdf (2737 KB)
  • 428 Thoroughbred 8 September 1998
    John Pierre Claite
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 23 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 428.pdf (1186 KB)
  • 427 Thoroughbred 13 August 1998
    Paul James Harvey
    Appeal allowed Suspension for 10 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal allowed, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 427.pdf (1467 KB)
  • 426 Thoroughbred 12 February 1999
    Peter Giles Graham
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 18 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Strychnine). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 426.pdf (3128 KB)
  • 425 Harness 30 July 1998
    Giovanni Filardo
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 12 weeks under Rule 469(b) for incompetent driving. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 425.pdf (636 KB)
  • 424 Thoroughbred 14 July 1998
    David Andrew O'Heare
    Appeal dismissed Suspension for 9 days under Rule 137A(2)(e) for improper use of the whip. Appeal against penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 424.pdf (668 KB)
  • 423 Thoroughbred 7 July 1998
    Clint Kenneth Harvey
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 17 days under Rule 137A(2)(a) for improper use of the whip. Conviction confirmed. The Tribunal found that a fine would have been the appropriate penalty. As the appellant had served 6 days suspension, it was ordered that no further penalty be imposed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 423.pdf (2279 KB)
  • 422 Greyhound 2 June 1998
    Giuseppe Panetta
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification of HORIZON for 1 month at Cannington Greyhounds for fighting under Rule 170. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 422.pdf (599 KB)
  • 421 Greyhound 21 June 1999
    Phillip Evans
    Appeal dismissed Warned off for 6 months under Rule 234(16)(i) for insulting the Chairman of Stewards. Warned off for 2 years under Rule 234(11) for interfering with an investigation by the Chairman of Stewards. Penalties to be served concurrently. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 421.pdf (3353 KB)
  • 420 Thoroughbred 21 June 1999
    Joseph Charles Byrne
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 420.pdf (126 KB)
  • 419 Greyhound 11 May 1998
    Lindsay John Archer
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification of SPANISH BOW for 1 month at Cannington Greyhounds for fighting under Rule 170. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 419.pdf (536 KB)
  • 418 Thoroughbred 4 June 1998
    Robert Wayne Matthews
    Leave to appeal, application dismissed Against the determination of the WATC Stewards refusing to accept nominations or entries of the horse TRULY SHY. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 418.pdf (860 KB)
  • 417 Thoroughbred 30 July 1998
    Joseph Charles Byrne
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 417.pdf (145 KB)
  • 416 Thoroughbred 21 July 1998
    R E Roney Nominees Pty Ltd Syndicate
    Peggy Fowles
    Raymond Frederick Green
    Leave to appeal, application dismissed Against the determination of the WATC Stewards in relegating CENTANI to second. Leave not granted
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 416.pdf (1566 KB)
  • 415 Greyhound 20 April 1998
    Barry McPherson
    Appeal allowed Disqualification of DESIRED INCOME for 1 month at Cannington Greyhounds for failing to chase under Rule 169. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 415.pdf (1134 KB)
  • 414 Thoroughbred 17 April 1998
    Paul Anthony John Dyson
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 414.pdf (149 KB)
  • 413 Thoroughbred 7 July 1998
    Stephen James Miller
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 3 months under Rule 135(b) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure his horse was given full opportunity to win or to obtain the best possible place. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a suspension for a further 6 weeks from the date of the handing down of the decision.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 413.pdf (7035 KB)
  • 412 Greyhound 8 April 1998
    Darren Rowe
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification of CLASSIC RENEGADE for 3 months for fighting under Rule 170. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 412.pdf (540 KB)
  • 411 Harness 29 October 1998
    Robert Sangalli
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 411.pdf (146 KB)
  • 410 Harness 26 March 1998
    Jon Gavin
    Appeal allowed, referred to the Stewards Suspension for 8 weeks under Rule 443(d) for shifting out and preventing a horse from passing on the outside. Appeal upheld, referred back to Stewards for re-hearing.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 410.pdf (527 KB)
  • 409 Greyhound 26 March 1998
    Wayne Rose
    Appeal dismissed Disqualification of WYCOMBE BOY for 1 month at Cannington Greyhounds for fighting under Rule 170. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 409.pdf (526 KB)
  • 408 Greyhound 8 April 1998
    Michael Robert Green
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 6 months for making a deliberately misleading statement under Rule 234(24). Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to 3 months disqualification.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 408.pdf (1536 KB)
  • 407 Thoroughbred 20 April 1998
    Peter Darren Knuckey
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 3 months under Rule 135(b) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure his horse was given full opportunity to win or to obtain the best possible place. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a suspension for 6 weeks.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 407.pdf (2095 KB)
  • 406 Harness 6 March 1998
    Adam Jak Levine
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 406.pdf (142 KB)
  • 405 Thoroughbred 3 March 1998
    Paul James Harvey
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 10 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a suspension for 3 days.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 405.pdf (797 KB)
  • 404 Thoroughbred 6 March 1998
    Christopher Usher
    Appeal allowed, referred to the Stewards Suspension of Jockey?s Licence for 3 months under Rule 81A(ii) for providing a urine sample containing a metabolite of cannabis. Appeal against penalty only. Appeal allowed, referred back to Code for re-hearing.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 404.pdf (1100 KB)
  • 403 Thoroughbred 24 September 1998
    George Lionel Way Jnr
    Appeal dismissed Warned off by the WATC Committee under By-Law 77(b). Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 403.pdf (948 KB)
  • 402 Harness 9 February 1998
    Allan Christopher Lewis
    Appeal Upheld. Penalty Varied Suspension for 28 days under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to a suspension of 14 days.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 402.pdf (1085 KB)
  • 401 Thoroughbred 6 January 1998
    Peter Knuckey
    Dismissed Suspension for 1 month under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 401.pdf (1149 KB)
  • 400 Thoroughbred 22 December 1997
    Ricky James Farrell
    Dismissed Suspension for 1 month under Rule 175A for conduct prejudicial to the image of racing. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 400.pdf (1332 KB)
  • 399 Thoroughbred 3 December 1997
    Christopher William Innes
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Suspension of Trackwork Riders Licence for 3 months under Rule 81A(ii) for providing a urine sample containing a metabolite of cannabis. Appeal against penalty only. Appeal allowed, penalty varied to a suspension of 6 weeks.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 399.pdf (726 KB)
  • 398 Thoroughbred 24 December 1998
    Anthony John Campbell
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 398.pdf (155 KB)
  • 397 Thoroughbred 28 November 1997
    George Lionel Way Jnr
    Dismissed Appeal against the decision of the WATC Committee not to allow an adjournment in respect of a show cause warning off hearing. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 397.pdf (425 KB)
  • 396 Harness 3 December 1997
    Matthew John Saw
    Dismissed Suspension for 28 days under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 396.pdf (1040 KB)
  • 395 Harness 16 July 1998
    James Currie
    Dismissed Disqualification for 2 years pursuant to Rule 55A for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Propoxyphene) under Rule 497(1). Disqualification of TRUE TAKEOFF. Payment of costs to WATA. All appeals dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 395.pdf (7710 KB)
  • 394 Thoroughbred 8 September 1998
    Stephen Litton
    Noel Wilson
    Graeme Webster
    Dismissed Disqualification of LAURELAINE under Rule 177 for being presented to race when a prohibited substance (Heptaminol) had been detected. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 394.pdf (862 KB)
  • 393 Thoroughbred 4 December 1997
    Peter Knuckey
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal upheld, penalty quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 393.pdf (681 KB)
  • 392 Thoroughbred 4 December 1997
    Peter Knuckey
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 392.pdf (215 KB)
  • 391 Greyhound 16 December 1997
    John Righetti
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 391.pdf (176 KB)
  • 390 Harness 9 February 1998
    Peter Swain
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 390.pdf (143 KB)
  • 389 Thoroughbred 5 November 1997
    Paul King
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 389.pdf (174 KB)
  • 388 Harness 25 September 1997
    Peter John Fletcher
    Dismissed Suspension for 28 days under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 388.pdf (648 KB)
  • 387 Thoroughbred 8 October 1997
    Peter Hutchinson
    Dismissed Suspended for 6 weeks under Rule 81A for delivering a sample prior to fulfilling his riding engagements on a race day which upon analysis had detected in it alcohol. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 387.pdf (2025 KB)
  • 386 Thoroughbred 2 October 1997
    Paul James Harvey
    Dismissed Suspension for 3 months under Rule 137(a) for improper riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 386.pdf (1224 KB)
  • 385 Harness 30 September 1997
    Jason Judd Craig
    Appeal upheld, referred to the Stewards Suspension for 28 days under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by careless driving. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed, referred back to Stewards for re-hearing.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 385.pdf (800 KB)
  • 384 Harness 23 October 1997
    Lindsay Harper
    Dismissed Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 501A(1)(b) for being found in a place with a quantity of Schedule Four drugs and failing to produce on demand a prescription by a qualified veterinarian who prescribed the drug for a particular horse after personally examining that horse issued within 12 months prior to the demand. Refer Appeal 357. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed. Application to Supreme Court for writ of certiorari to have conviction and penalty quashed. Order nisi made absolute. Conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 384.pdf (2687 KB)
  • 383 Thoroughbred 23 April 1998
    Kelvin Lindsay Moore
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Disqualification for 15 months under Rule 178 for prohibited substances (Caffeine and Theophylline). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal allowed, penalty varied to a disqualification for 12 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 383.pdf (686 KB)
  • 382 Thoroughbred 18 September 1997
    Maxwell Keith Roney
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Suspension for 12 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a suspension of 7 days.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 382.pdf (956 KB)
  • 381 Harness 14 January 1998
    Lindsay Harper
    Dismissed Suspension for 8 weeks under Rule 450 for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure his horse is given the best opportunity to win or obtain the best possible placing. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 381.pdf (1196 KB)
  • 380 Thoroughbred 23 October 1997
    James John Enright
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Caffeine). Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a disqualification of 6 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 380.pdf (2044 KB)
  • 379 Harness 20 August 1997
    Jason Douglas Fry
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Suspension for 21 days under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to a fine of $450. Balance of period of suspension (12 days) suspended for 12 months conditional upon the appellant not offending against the Rules of Trotting in that time.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 379.pdf (1104 KB)
  • 378 Thoroughbred 28 August 1997
    Stefan Jozef Chomiak
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Suspension for 3 months and $500 fine under Rule 175A for mistreating a horse. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a suspension of 1 month.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 378.pdf (1008 KB)
  • 377 Harness 31 July 1997
    Bradley Seinor
    Dismissed Suspension for 28 days under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 377.pdf (795 KB)
  • 376 Thoroughbred 30 September 1997
    David Andrew O'Heare
    Withdrawn, costs awarded against the appealent
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 376.pdf (3058 KB)
  • 375 Harness 29 July 1997
    Allan Trevor McDonough
    Dismissed Suspension for 28 days under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 375.pdf (553 KB)
  • 374 Harness 18 August 1997
    Ashley Fairhurst
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 374.pdf (141 KB)
  • 373 Thoroughbred 4 August 1997
    Troy Morrissey
    Dismissed Suspension for 17 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 373.pdf (1148 KB)
  • 372 Thoroughbred 13 October 1997
    John Pierre Claite
    Dismissed Suspension for 17 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 372.pdf (4170 KB)
  • 371 Thoroughbred 16 July 1997
    Paul Anthony John Dyson
    Dismissed Suspension for 13 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 371.pdf (692 KB)
  • 370 Harness 1 July 1997
    Salvatore Torre
    Dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 370.pdf (666 KB)
  • 368 and 369 Thoroughbred 20 November 1997
    Danny Lalich
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Disqualification for 3 years under Rule 175(h)(i) for administering a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide). Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a disqualification of 2 years.. Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 175(h)(ii) for a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide) being detected in a horse prior to the running of a race. Penalty to be served concurrently with a disqualification of 3 years - refer Appeal 368. Appeal conceded by counsel for the respondent, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 368 and 369.pdf (6239 KB)
  • 367 Harness 19 June 1997
    Lindsay Harper
    Dismissed Suspension for 28 days under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 367.pdf (627 KB)
  • 366 Harness 25 June 1997
    Peter John Kimberley
    Dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 366.pdf (584 KB)
  • 365 - Leave to Appeal Harness 25 June 1997
    Ian D Swain
    Application refused
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 365 - Leave to Appeal.pdf (570 KB)
  • 363 and 364 Thoroughbred 25 June 1997
    John Pierre Claite
    Appeals upheld Suspension for 21 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Conviction quashed, sent back to the Stewards for re-hearing on the basis of a plea of not guilty being entered by the appellant to the charge.. Suspension for 18 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding to be served concurrently. Refer Appeal 363. Conviction quashed, sent back to the Stewards for re-hearing on the basis of a plea of not guilty being entered by the appellant to the charge.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 363 and 364.pdf (1940 KB)
  • 362 Thoroughbred 30 June 1997
    Patrick Carbery
    Dismissed Suspension for 13 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 362.pdf (2264 KB)
  • 361 Harness 15 May 1997
    David Gardiner
    Appeal upheld Disqualification of MERLENE MUFFETT under Rule 502 for being presented to race with a prohibited substance (Oxyphenbutazone) in its system. Appeal upheld, disqualification set aside.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 361.pdf (518 KB)
  • 360 Harness 1 May 1997
    Colin Joss
    Dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 360.pdf (528 KB)
  • 359 Thoroughbred 13 October 1997
    Gavin Slater
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Disqualification of 12 months under Rule 175(h)(ii) for a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide). Appeal against penalty only. Penalty varied to a disqualification of 8 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 359.pdf (8634 KB)
  • 357 and 358 Harness 22 August 1997
    Lindsay Brett Harper
    James Currie
    357: Dismissed, referred to the Stewards 358: Appeal upheld Disqualification for life under Rule 501A(1)(b) for being found in a place with a quantity of Schedule Four drugs and failing to produce on demand a prescription by a qualified veterinarian who prescribed the drug for a particular horse after personally examining that horse issued within 12 months prior to the demand. Appeal as to conviction dismissed, appeal as to penalty upheld and referred back to the Stewards for re-hearing to consider the extenuating circumstances and that this was the appellant's third conviction for the purposes of Rule 55A.. Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 501A(1)(a) for being in possession of a quantity of Schedule Four drugs and failing to produce on demand a prescription by a qualified veterinarian who prescribed the drug for a particular horse after personally examining that horse issued within 12 months prior to the demand. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 357 and 358.pdf (6361 KB)
  • 356 Thoroughbred 30 April 1997
    Troy Morrissey
    Appeal upheld Suspension for 28 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal against penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty reduced to a 14 day suspension.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 356.pdf (580 KB)
  • 355 Greyhound 23 May 1997
    Paul Arthur Gray
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Disqualification for 9 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug/stimulant (Heptaminol) administered to it under Rule 234(7). Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a disqualification for 4 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 355.pdf (1104 KB)
  • 354 Greyhound 10 April 1997
    Keith Davidson
    Dismissed Disqualification of GEORDIE?S TURN for 1 month at Cannington Greyhounds for failing to pursue the lure under Rule 169(1). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 354.pdf (454 KB)
  • 353 Thoroughbred 16 April 1997
    Paul James Harvey
    Appeal upheld Suspension for 16 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 353.pdf (1380 KB)
  • 352 Harness 19 August 1998
    Raymond John Smith
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 352.pdf (151 KB)
  • 351 Thoroughbred 13 May 1997
    Les Samba
    Appeal upheld Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 175A for conduct prejudicial to the image, or interests, or welfare of racing. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 351.pdf (685 KB)
  • 350 Greyhound 5 June 1997
    Phillip Evans
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 234(23) for failing to give evidence at an inquiry before the Stewards. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a disqualification for 12 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 350.pdf (1507 KB)
  • 349 Greyhound 9 July 1997
    Alex James Lindsay
    Dismissed Warning off for a period of 2 years and 6 months under Rule 231(1)(d) for an improper act in holding at the one time six unmuzzled greyhounds. Warning off for a period of 18 months under Rule 234(16)(i) for using insulting words towards an official. Both periods of warning off to be served concurrently. Appeal dismissed, penalties confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 349.pdf (4684 KB)
  • 348 Thoroughbred 27 February 1997
    Troy Morrissey
    Dismissed Suspension for 19 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal against conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 348.pdf (573 KB)
  • 347 Greyhound 20 February 1997
    Beverly Michelle Ayling
    Dismissed Disqualification for 3 months of a greyhound fighting during a race under Rule 170. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 347.pdf (479 KB)
  • 346 Greyhound 25 February 1997
    Sharon Smith
    Referred to the Stewards Disqualification of greyhound RANDOM ACCESS under Rule 235(1)(c). Appeal upheld, sent back to the Stewards to be dealt with according to the Rules. Refer Appeal 342.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 346.pdf (561 KB)
  • 345 Greyhound 27 February 1997
    Mark John Simpson
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 12 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug/stimulant (Methylprednisolone) administered to it under Rule 234(7). Appeal against penalty only. Penalty varied to a disqualification of 7 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 345.pdf (549 KB)
  • 344 Harness 3 February 1997
    Frederick Charles
    Dismissed Disqualification for 2 years pursuant to Rule 55A for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide) under Rule 497(1). Appeal against penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 344.pdf (1066 KB)
  • 343 Harness 22 January 1997
    Michael Graham Taylor
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 343.pdf (147 KB)
  • 342 Greyhound 25 February 1997
    Paul Kaltisis
    Dismissed Disqualification for 9 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug/stimulant (Caffeine, Theophylline and Theobromine) administered to it under Rule 234(7). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 342.pdf (6546 KB)
  • 341 Thoroughbred 4 March 1997
    Chad Michael Davies
    Dismissed Suspension of Jockey?s Licence for 9 months under Rule 81A(ii) for providing a urine sample containing a metabolite of cannabis. Conviction and penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 341.pdf (576 KB)
  • 340 Thoroughbred 26 February 1997
    Bradley Grant Ball
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 340.pdf (141 KB)
  • 339 Harness 26 February 1997
    Ronald William Huston
    Dismissed Disqualification for 5 years under Rule 459(a) for offering a bribe as an owner to a driver. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 339.pdf (3573 KB)
  • 338 Thoroughbred 8 January 1997
    Paul James Harvey
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 338.pdf (148 KB)
  • 337 Harness 26 February 1997
    Cammeron Bruce Ellery
    Dismissed Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 459(a) for offering a bribe to another driver. Appeal against penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 337.pdf (553 KB)
  • 336 Thoroughbred 7 August 1997
    Bradley Grant Ball
    Appeal upheld Disqualified for 3 years under Rule 175(a) for improper practice by the intimidation of Apprentices in the Gascoyne region. Appeal allowed, referred back to the Stewards for re-hearing.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 336.pdf (2521 KB)
  • 335 Thoroughbred 16 December 1996
    Troy Jackman
    Dismissed Suspension for 25 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal against conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 335.pdf (411 KB)
  • 334 Harness 30 December 1996
    Kellie Leanne Kersley
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Suspension for 28 days under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a suspension of 20 days.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 334.pdf (1407 KB)
  • 333 Greyhound 3 December 1996
    Dennis P Barker
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Disqualification for 2 months for using improper or insulting words towards an official under Rule 234(16)(iv). Appeal against penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to a disqualification of 1 month.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 333.pdf (468 KB)
  • 332 Thoroughbred 16 December 1996
    Paul James Harvey
    Appeal upheld Suspension for 27 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 332.pdf (1624 KB)
  • 331 - Leave to Appeal Harness 23 December 1996
    G Lilleyman
    D Lilleyman
    R Ritchie
    Application refused Determination of the Committee in paying a Breeder?s Bonus with respect to YOUNG PAMELA. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 331 - Leave to Appeal.pdf (836 KB)
  • 330 - Leave to appeal Thoroughbred 2 December 1996
    Julie Scarvaci
    Application refused Against the determination of the WATC Stewards in relegating GO THE GREY to second. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 330 - Leave to appeal.pdf (980 KB)
  • 329 Thoroughbred 29 October 1996
    Stephen James Miller
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 329.pdf (162 KB)
  • 328 Harness 29 October 1996
    Ronan P Hargadon
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Suspension for 3 months under Rule 450 for failing to give his horse the best possible opportunity to win. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a suspension of 1 month.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 328.pdf (734 KB)
  • 327 Thoroughbred 22 October 1996
    Jason James Oliver
    Dismissed Suspension for 15 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 327.pdf (638 KB)
  • 326 Thoroughbred 31 October 1996
    Jacqueline Maree Raynes
    Upheld Fine of $500 for breaching race entry conditions. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed. Horse HERMAN MUNSTER disqualified. Leave granted to appellant to withdraw on that ground.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 326.pdf (221 KB)
  • 325 Thoroughbred 4 October 1996
    Maurice Carl Thornley
    Dismissed Suspension for 2 months under Rule 175(g) for changing riding boots, fined $300 under Rule 175(a) for giving false evidence at an inquiry. Appeal dismissed, penalties confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 325.pdf (510 KB)
  • 324 Greyhound 30 December 1996
    Robert Gwilliam
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 324.pdf (152 KB)
  • 323 Harness 15 November 1996
    Matthew John Saw
    Dismissed Suspension for 21 days under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 323.pdf (665 KB)
  • 322 Harness 4 October 1996
    Callan Suvaljko
    Dismissed Suspension for 3 months under Rule 440(a) for foul driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 322.pdf (531 KB)
  • 321 Thoroughbred 1 October 1996
    Timothy Stubberfield
    Dismissed Suspension for 14 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 321.pdf (798 KB)
  • 320 Thoroughbred 9 December 1996
    Peter Mancini
    Dismissed Disqualification as an owner for two periods of 18 months to be served concurrently for failing to disclose a criminal record and for abusing officials of the WATC. Appeal dismissed for want of prosecution. Appealed to the Full Court of the Supreme Court of Western Australian. That appeal was withdrawn.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 320.pdf (1995 KB)
  • 319 Thoroughbred 30 December 1996
    Rickie George Brown
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Disqualification of 3 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide). Appeal against penalty only. Penalty varied to a disqualification of 1 month.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 319.pdf (8272 KB)
  • 318 Thoroughbred 11 October 1996
    Frank Maynard
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 318.pdf (260 KB)
  • 317 Harness 12 September 1996
    Lindsay Harper
    Dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 317.pdf (393 KB)
  • 316 Harness 3 October 1996
    Michael Graham Reed
    Appeal upheld Fine of $400 under Rule 469(b) for driving in a manner which is careless or incompetent. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 316.pdf (2021 KB)
  • 315 Greyhound 6 February 1997
    Anthony John Campbell
    Referred back to the Stewards Disqualification for 5 years under Rule 245 for using live chickens for training purposes. Appeal upheld. Referred back to Code for re-hearing.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 315.pdf (452 KB)
  • 314 Harness 27 August 1996
    Michael Hugh Hardie
    Dismissed Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 448(a) for failing to allow his horse to race on its merits. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 314.pdf (920 KB)
  • 313 Thoroughbred 13 August 1996
    Damian Miller
    Dismissed Suspension for 18 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 313.pdf (838 KB)
  • 312 Greyhound 25 February 1997
    Allan James Reekie
    Dismissed Disqualification for 3 years under Rule 245 for using live chickens for training purposes. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 312.pdf (2636 KB)
  • 311 Harness 13 August 1996
    Peter William Geersen
    Dismissed Suspension for 21 days under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Appeal against penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 311.pdf (495 KB)
  • 310 Harness 21 August 1996
    Craig R Goldfinch
    Dismissed Suspension for 21 days under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Appeal against penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 310.pdf (582 KB)
  • 309 Thoroughbred 6 September 1996
    Christopher George Willis
    Dismissed Disqualification of 3 months under Rule 175(h)(ii) for a prohibited substance (Clenbuterol). Appeal against penalty only. Appeal dismissed and penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 309.pdf (11040 KB)
  • 308 Thoroughbred 8 July 1996
    Ian Edward Greig
    Dismissed Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 175(h)(ii) for a prohibited substance (Clenbuterol). Conviction and penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 308.pdf (143 KB)
  • 307 Harness 16 July 1996
    Lindsay Harper
    Dismissed Suspension for 28 days under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 307.pdf (1134 KB)
  • 306 Thoroughbred 26 July 1996
    Peter Mancini
    Referred back to the Stewards Disqualification for 18 months as an owner for providing false information and misconduct towards the Stewards. Remitted to WATC Committee for publication of reasons for disqualification and penalty.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 306.pdf (791 KB)
  • 305 Thoroughbred 11 June 1996
    Graham Francis Jordan
    Dismissed Fine of $500 under Rule 8(d) for misconduct. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 305.pdf (174 KB)
  • 304 Greyhound 24 May 1996
    Frank Arthur Moyle
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Disqualification for 3 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug/stimulant (Gamma-hydroxyphenylbutazon and Phenylbutazone) administered to it under Rule 234(7). Disqualification of greyhound RICH GAIRN under Rule 235(1)(c). Appeal against disqualifications withdrawn, penalty varied to a disqualification of 2 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 304.pdf (177 KB)
  • 303 Greyhound 20 June 1996
    Joyce Meryl Thompson
    Dismissed Disqualification for 3 months of a greyhound for fighting during a race under Rule 170. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 303.pdf (192 KB)
  • 302 Harness 29 April 1996
    Andrew Louis De Campo
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Suspension for 21 days under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to a suspension of 14 days.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 302.pdf (237 KB)
  • 301 Greyhound 24 May 1996
    John Carlo Polczynski
    Dismissed Disqualification for 3 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug/stimulant (Gamma-hydroxyphenylbutazon and Phenylbutazone) administered to it under Rule 234(7). Disqualification of greyhound JUMP FOR ABBY under Rule 235(1)(c). Appeal dismissed, penalties confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 301.pdf (298 KB)
  • 300 Harness 12 April 1996
    Brian Hancock
    Dismissed Suspension for 14 days under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 300.pdf (185 KB)
  • 299 Harness 12 April 1996
    Colin David Brown
    Dismissed Suspension for 14 days under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 299.pdf (175 KB)
  • 298 Harness 12 March 1996
    Michael John Langdon
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Suspension for 14 days under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a suspension of 7 days.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 298.pdf (208 KB)
  • 297 Greyhound 15 March 1996
    Christine Robartson
    Dismissed Disqualification for 1 month of a greyhound for fighting during a race under Rule 170. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 297.pdf (201 KB)
  • 296 Thoroughbred 8 July 1996
    Kevin Plunkett
    Dismissed Fine of $400 under Rule 175(j) for misconduct. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 296.pdf (339 KB)
  • 295 - Harness 20 June 1996
    David Sheehy
    Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 295 -.pdf (145 KB)
  • 294 Harness 11 March 1996
    Jason Douglas Fry
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Disqualification for 3 months under Rule 481 for misconduct. Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to a fine of $500.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 294.pdf (157 KB)
  • 293 Harness 15 February 1996
    David Sheehy
    Withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 293.pdf (101 KB)
  • 292 Thoroughbred 15 March 1996
    Reginald William Rayment
    Dismissed Fine of $500 under Rule 175(j) for misconduct. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 292.pdf (209 KB)
  • 291 Harness 25 January 1996
    Lindsay Harper
    Dismissed Suspension for 14 days for careless driving under Rule 440(a). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 291.pdf (256 KB)
  • 290 Thoroughbred 1 March 1996
    Peter Robert Bamford
    Dismissed Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Dexamethasone and fluoroprednisolone). Conviction and penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 290.pdf (289 KB)
  • 289 Thoroughbred 31 January 1996
    Michael Campbell
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Fine of $1,000 under Rule 175A for conduct against the image of racing. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a fine of $500.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 289.pdf (178 KB)
  • 288 - Leave to Appeal Thoroughbred 31 January 1996
    Gregory Harper
    Application refused
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 288 - Leave to Appeal.pdf (131 KB)
  • 287 - Leave to appeal Thoroughbred 31 January 1996
    Vicki Lane
    Application refused
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 287 - Leave to appeal.pdf (159 KB)
  • 286 Thoroughbred 15 December 1995
    Mark Miller
    Dismissed Suspension for 1 month under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 286.pdf (182 KB)
  • 285 - Leave to Appeal Thoroughbred 17 April 1996
    Murray Wayne McKeagg
    Application refused
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 285 - Leave to Appeal.pdf (506 KB)
  • 284 - Leave to Appeal Greyhound 20 December 1995
    John Scerri
    Application granted Disqualification for 9 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug/stimulant (Ketorolac) administered to it under Rule 234(7).Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to a disqualification of 6 months and 5 days.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 284 - Leave to Appeal.pdf (196 KB)
  • 284 Greyhound 15 March 1996
    John Scerri
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Disqualification for 9 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug/stimulant (Ketorolac) administered to it under Rule 234(7).Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to a disqualification of 6 months and 5 days.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 284.pdf (196 KB)
  • 283 Harness 15 December 1995
    David Harding
    Dismissed Suspension for three months under Rule 450(a) for not taking all reasonable measures to ensure his horse had the best opportunity to win or to obtain the best possible place in the field. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 283.pdf (151 KB)
  • 282 Thoroughbred 28 November 1995
    Stephen James Miller
    Dismissed Suspension for 12 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 282.pdf (142 KB)
  • 281 Harness 15 December 1995
    Ryan Warwick
    Dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 450(a) for not taking all reasonable measures to ensure his horse had the best opportunity to win or obtain the best possible place in the field. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 281.pdf (150 KB)
  • 280 Harness 11 December 1995
    Hayden M Fisher
    Dismissed Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 474. for fraudulently providing a sample of urine purporting it to be a sample of his own urine. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 280.pdf (123 KB)
  • 279 Harness 11 December 1995
    Phillip Eaton
    Dismissed Imposing the automatic recommencement of the term of twelve months disqualification under Rule 96(a) No disqualified person shall enter or go upon any racecourse. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 279.pdf (101 KB)
  • 277 and 278 Thoroughbred 16 November 1995
    Paul Dyson
    Dennis Gundry
    Appeal upheld Suspension for 4 weeks and 2 weeks to be served cumulatively under Rule 175(a) for improper riding. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to a suspension of 14 days.. Suspension for 4 weeks under Rule 175(a) for improper riding. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to a suspension of 14 days.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 277 and 278.pdf (179 KB)
  • 276 Thoroughbred 18 December 1995
    David William Miller
    Appeal upheld, penalty varied Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Ketorolac). Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a disqualification of 3 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 276.pdf (243 KB)
  • 275 Harness 14 December 1995
    Peter Leslie Anderson
    Dismissed Disqualification for life pursuant to Rule 55A. Convicted of presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide) under Rule 497(1). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed. Application to Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. Order nisi discharged. Penalty to stand.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 275.pdf (155 KB)
  • 274 Thoroughbred 28 November 1995
    Gregory Harper
    Dismissed Fine of $500 under Rule 175(j) for improper behaviour towards officials of the WATC. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 274.pdf (146 KB)
  • 273 Harness 31 January 1996
    Carey Jones
    Dismissed Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 497(1) for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 273.pdf (240 KB)
  • 272 Harness 28 November 1995
    Donald Maxwell Wimbridge
    Leave to appeal refused Determination of the Stewards with respect to a race protest. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 272.pdf (95 KB)
  • 271 Harness 18 October 1995
    Noel John Keiley
    Dismissed Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 497(1) for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance. Appeal against penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 271.pdf (108 KB)
  • 270 Harness 11 December 1995
    Ian N Barker
    Dismissed Disqualification of MUSCOVY WARRIOR under Rule 438(b). Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 270.pdf (110 KB)
  • 269 Harness 11 October 1995
    Thomas William Sheehy
    Appeal allowed, penalty dismissed Suspension for 14 days under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a suspension of 2 days.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 269.pdf (134 KB)
  • 268 Harness 8 October 1995
    Aiden Royce Warwick
    Dismissed Suspension for 14 days under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 268.pdf (176 KB)
  • 267 Thoroughbred 31 October 1995
    Rodney Shane Kirkup
    Dismissed Suspension for 16 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, conviction confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 267.pdf (132 KB)
  • 266 Harness 13 September 1995
    Jerime Steele
    Jeffery Steele
    Leave to appeal refused Decision of the Committee relating to the sale and transfer of documents of HURRICANE MISCHIEF. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 266.pdf (107 KB)
  • 265 Harness 11 October 1995
    Allan Christopher Lewis
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension under Rule 440(a) for 7 days for careless driving. Penalty varied to a fine of $400.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 265.pdf (136 KB)
  • 263 and 264 Thoroughbred 22 December 1995
    Gordon William O'Donnell
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 175(h)(ii) for a prohibited substance (Ketorolac). Appeal against penalty only. Penalty varied to be served concurrently and not cumulatively. Refer Appeal 264.. Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 175(h)(ii) for a prohibited substance (Ketorolac). Appeal against penalty only. Penalty varied to be served concurrently and not cumulatively. Refer Appeal 263.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 263 and 264.pdf (2531 KB)
  • 262 Greyhound 20 October 1995
    Alex James Lindsay
    Dismissed Disqualification for 3 months for not allowing Stewards to inspect kennels under Rule 42(2). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 262.pdf (373 KB)
  • 261 Harness 11 October 1995
    Christopher Sheehy
    Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for six months and a fine of $500 under Rule 503 where driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Appeal against penalty only. Penalty varied by suspending the fine for a period of 12 months on the condition that the appellant does not breach any rule contained in Part 43 during this period.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 261.pdf (146 KB)
  • 260 Harness 11 October 1995
    Kevin F Keys
    Dismissed Suspension for 6 months under Rule 469(a) for foul driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 260.pdf (184 KB)
  • 259 Thoroughbred 21 November 1995
    Michael Peter Hopkinson
    Appeal allowed Fine of $1,000 under Rule 84 for having knowledge that a jockey owned a racehorse. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 259.pdf (505 KB)
  • 258 Thoroughbred 8 September 1995
    Wayne M Fox
    Leave to appeal, application dismissed Disqualification for 10 years under Rule 175(hh). Appeal not lodged within 14 days. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 258.pdf (146 KB)
  • 257 Harness 8 September 1995
    Rardi Arthur
    Charles Barber
    Dismissed Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 497 for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Promazine) administered. Appeal against penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 257.pdf (200 KB)
  • 256 Thoroughbred 26 July 1995
    Peter Hall
    Dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 135 (b) and (c) for failing to take all reasonable measures to ensure that his horse has every opportunity to win or obtain the best possible place. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 256.pdf (138 KB)
  • 255 Thoroughbred 20 December 1995
    Symon Brewis-Weston on behalf of the owners of "A Foggy Night"
    Dismissed Upholding of a protest in Race 6 - Belmont on 5th June 1995. Leave granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 255.pdf (517 KB)
  • 254 Thoroughbred 6 June 1995
    Jeremey Hustwitt
    Dismissed Suspension for 10 days for careless riding under Rule 137(a). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 254.pdf (186 KB)
  • 253 Thoroughbred 15 March 1996
    Grant Gibbs
    Dismissed Disqualification for 5 years under Rule 175(a) and 6 months under Rule 84. for possession of an electronic device and ownership of a racehorse respectively. Appeal under Rule 84 against penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalties confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 253.pdf (363 KB)
  • 252 Thoroughbred 11 October 1995
    Kenneth Nightingale
    Dismissed Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 175(a) for having knowledge of an electric saddle pad in his stable. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 252.pdf (136 KB)
  • 251, 252 and 253 Thoroughbred 8 September 1995
    Russell Stewart
    Kenneth Nightingale
    Grant Alexander Gibbs
    Directions hearing Disqualification for 10 years under Rule 175(a) for meeting with a warned off person who had possession of an electric saddle pad, being a party involved in the sale of an electronic device. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.. Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 175(a) for having knowledge of an electric saddle pad in his stable. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed., Disqualification for 5 years under Rule 175(a) and 6 months under Rule 84. for possession of an electronic device and ownership of a racehorse respectively. Appeal under Rule 84 against penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalties confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 251, 252 and 253.pdf (112 KB)
  • 251 Thoroughbred 6 February 1996
    Russell Stewart
    Dismissed Disqualification for 10 years under Rule 175(a) for meeting with a warned off person who had possession of an electric saddle pad, being a party involved in the sale of an electronic device. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 251.pdf (222 KB)
  • 250 Thoroughbred 31 May 1995
    Spencer Keith Knight
    Appeal allowed Suspension for 3 months under Rule 137A(1) for improper riding. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 250.pdf (164 KB)
  • 249 Thoroughbred 2 June 1995
    Mark Miller
    Appeal allowed Suspension for 14 days for careless and improper riding under Rule 137(a). Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 249.pdf (149 KB)
  • 248 Harness 2 June 1995
    Graeme Richard Marriott
    Dismissed Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 497 for presenting a horse for racing with a prohibited substance (Ketoprofen) administered. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 248.pdf (143 KB)
  • 247 Harness 23 May 1995
    Allan Christopher Lewis
    Dismissed Suspension for 14 days and fined $200 under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 247.pdf (141 KB)
  • 246 Thoroughbred 31 March 1995
    Jason James Oliver
    Dismissed Suspension for 23 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 246.pdf (159 KB)
  • 245 Thoroughbred 15 June 1995
    Peter Geoffrey Cribb
    Appeal allowed Fine of $2,000 under Rule 175(a) for accepting bets at a place other than as permitted. Appeal upheld, penalty set aside.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 245.pdf (1060 KB)
  • 243 Thoroughbred 2 April 1995
    Robert Neil Harvey
    Dismissed Disqualification for 4 months under Rule 175(h)(ii) for administering a prohibited substance (Flunixin). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 243.pdf (160 KB)