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

Stefan Jozef Chomiak

Result

Appeal upheld, penalty varied

Decision

Suspension for 3 months and $500 fine under Rule 175A for mistreating a horse. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a suspension of 1 month.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

We have concluded that it is inappropriate in all circumstances to have imposed both a penalty of suspension? penalty for the suspension and fine imposed by the Stewards. The appeal as to penalty succeeds to that extent.

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Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024
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