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

Alana Sansom

Result

Appeal allowed, penalty varied

Decision

Suspension for 21 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to 13 days suspension.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

It should not be taken that the process of fixing a penalty would in every case? proper penalty. there simply needs to be a starting point and a finishing point.

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Page reviewed 09 January 2024