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

John Scerri

Result

Appeal upheld, penalty varied

Decision

Disqualification for 9 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug/stimulant (Ketorolac) administered to it under Rule 234(7). Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to a disqualification of 6 months and 5 days.

Racing type

Greyhound

Greyhound racing rules

Offence type

Prohibited substances

Precedent

There is, in this Tribunal's opinion, no merit in the first ground of appeal about the amendment to the swab card? at a hearing of this nature and in this Tribunal's opinion there may be an arguable case that should be heard by a full Tribunal.

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Decision file

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