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

Bruce Whiteman

Result

Appeal allowed, penalty varied

Decision

Disqualification for 2 years for failing to take all reasonable and proper precautions to prevent the administration of a drug (Salicylic acid) under Rule 364(a). Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to a disqualification of 1 year.

Racing type

Harness

Harness racing rules

Offence type

Prohibited substances

Precedent

We are persuaded, however, that there are some special circumstances which justify our interfering with the penalty? we do consider that a disqualification for a period of one year is appropriate.

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Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024
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