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

David Andrew O'Heare

Result

Appeal dismissed

Decision

Suspension for 9 days under Rule 137A(2)(e) for improper use of the whip. Appeal against penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

One thing that is clear, in my view, is that the range of conduct which can be punished under Rule 137A is indeed wide? offence in the highest category of seriousness, both by his description of the offence and the penalty which he imposed.

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Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024
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