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

Gino Peter Poletti

Result

Appeal allowed, penalty varied

Decision

Disqualification for 5 months for administering a prohibited substance (Flunixin) under Rule 175(h)(ii). Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to a fine of $5,000.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Prohibited substances

Precedent

We are of the view that the reduction in penalty in this case, by way of mitigation, was inadequate. The tribunal will always? in this case, we are of the view that a fine should have been imposed by way of penalty in this case.

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Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024
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