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

Robert Charles McPherson

Result

Appeal dismissed

Decision

Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 178 for prohibited substances (Caffeine, Theobromine and Theophylline). Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal dismissed.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Prohibited substances

Precedent

In the letter an argument was advanced that in order for a full evaluation to be made of the findings reported? or not to have been present at sufficient concentration to have affected the performance of the horse in the race in question'.

Paragraph number: 3

Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024
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