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

Kenneth Nightingale

Result

Dismissed

Decision

Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 175(a) for having knowledge of an electric saddle pad in his stable. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

Counsel for the appellant has also argued that the finding of the Stewards was not, as a matter of law, a breach of Rule 175(a) as the appellant's knowledge? state of affairs which includes a state of knowledge, as was proved in this case.

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Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024
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