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

Terrence George Tapper

Result

Appeal dismissed

Decision

Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Testosterone). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Prohibited substances

Precedent

As quoted above, in pronouncing guilt, all the Stewards said in effect was Mr Tapper was the trainer at the time the horse? I am satisfied that it cannot be said that the defence is open to Mr Tapper in all of the circumstances.

Paragraph number: 5, 10 and 11

Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024
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