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

Kellie Leanne Kersley

Result

Appeal upheld, penalty varied

Decision

Suspension for 28 days under Rule 440(a) for careless driving. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a suspension of 20 days.

Racing type

Harness

Harness racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

Paragraph (a) is not a good basis for appealing. The charge was expressed to be a breach of Rule 440 and in any event, as I have? the Stewards to compare or contrast this incident with those recent ones which led to the 14 and 21 day suspensions.

Paragraph number: 4

Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024