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

Christine Robartson

Result

Appeal dismissed

Decision

Disqualification for 6 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug or drugs (Dexamethasone) administered to it under Rule 106. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.

Racing type

Greyhound

Greyhound racing rules

Offence type

Prohibited substances

Precedent

The fact that the offence rule now compared to the equivalent previous one is expressed differently does not in the circumstances of this case justify? other trainers with impeccable records were meted out disqualifications for anti-inflammatories.

Paragraph number: 14

Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024
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