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

Gregory Harper

Result

Appeal dismissed

Decision

Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Carbon Dioxide). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed. Application made to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. Stay of proceedings not sought. Order nisi discharged by Full Court. Conviction and penalty to stand.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Prohibited substances

Precedent

Therefore there is no entitlement to legal representation. Mr Davies QC submitted? legal representation at an inquiry but rather states that there is no actual entitlement to such representation.

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Decision file

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