Determinations and hearings

COUNT 1: 12 month disqualification for breach of RWWA Rules of Thoroughbred Racing Rule 175(a) for improper conduct COUNT 2: 6 month disqualification for breach of RWWA Rules of Thoroughbred Racing rule 137A(1)(b) for carrying a modified whip. COUNT 1: Appeal against conviction DISMISSED, Appeal against penalty ALLOWED, penalty varied from 12 months disqualification to 9 months suspension. COUNT 2: Appeal against conviction ALLOWED, conviction set aside.