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

Paul Kaltisis

Result

Dismissed

Decision

Disqualification for 9 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug/stimulant (Caffeine, Theophylline and Theobromine) administered to it under Rule 234(7). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.

Racing type

Greyhound

Greyhound racing rules

Offence type

Prohibited substances

Precedent

It appears that Mr Kaltsis had no idea how the drug came to be in the dog? greyhound racing in this State are bound by the local Rules and must comply with them until those responsible see fit to change them.

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Decision file

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