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

Miranda Rosita Magdalena Houghton

Result

Appeal allowed, penalty varied

Decision

Disqualification for 9 months under Rule AR109(7) for physically assaulting a kennel attendant. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal allowed, penalty varied to a fine of $2,000.

Racing type

Greyhound

Greyhound racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

In this case, it is our opinion that the material before us demonstrates an error of principle on the part of the Stewards who imposed the penalty? That approach is wrong and demonstrates an error of the principle.

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Decision file

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