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.

Applicant

Colin Cousins

Result

Appeal allowed, penalty varied

Decision

Disqualification for 6 months for improper behaviour under Rule 8(d). Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to 3 months disqualification.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

In all the circumstances the Tribunal is of the view that the penalty imposed was excessive. This is so particularly? be reduced to one of three months disqualification and to that extent this appeal against penalty is allowed.

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Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024