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

Stephen James Miller

Result

Appeal allowed, penalty varied

Decision

Suspension for 3 months under Rule 135(b) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure his horse was given full opportunity to win or to obtain the best possible place. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a suspension for a further 6 weeks from the date of the handing down of the decision.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

The Stewards in so concluding clearly were not saying that Mr Miller should have thrashed his mount? Whilst not strictly obliged to do so the Stewards in dealing with this matter have given reasons for their decision.

Paragraph number: 12 and 15

Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024
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