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

Frederick Charles

Result

Dismissed

Decision

Disqualification for 2 years pursuant to Rule 55A for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide) under Rule 497(1). Appeal against penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.

Racing type

Harness

Harness racing rules

Offence type

Prohibited substances

Precedent

The meaning to the phrase "extenuating circumstance" has been considered in the case of ANDERSON v THE RACING PENALTIES APPEAL TRIBUNAL ? case of offences of the kind under consideration and which are unusual or exceptional in that sense."

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Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024