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

James Wallace Lemon

Result

Appeal allowed, penalty varied

Decision

Suspension for 2 months under Rule 137(b) for failing to ride his mount out to the finish of a race. Appeal as to conviction dismissed. Appeal as to penalty allowed. Penalty varied to a fine of $500.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

As to penalty, I am satisfied for all the particulars set out in ground 5 of the appeal that the penalty was manifestly excessive? I therefore allow the appeal against penalty and substitute this penalty in lieu of the 2 months suspension.

Paragraph number: 4

Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024
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