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

Craig R Goldfinch

Result

Dismissed

Decision

Suspension for 21 days under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Appeal against penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.

Racing type

Harness

Harness racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

The setting of penalties for these types of offences is not an exact science. The Rules do not prescribe? The Stewards have a discretion pursuant to Rule 447 to impose such penalty as they think fit.

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