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

Damian Miller

Result

Appeal upheld, penalty varied

Decision

Suspension for 6 weeks for failing to let a horse run on its merits under Rules 135(a) & (c). Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to a suspension of 3 weeks.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

This is a serious offence which normally does result in a relatively lengthy suspension. The Tribunal is influenced by the relatively tender age? considers that a three week suspension is appropriate. The penalty is varied accordingly.

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Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024
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