Determinations and hearings

Determinations made by the Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal.

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Determinations

Determinations made by the Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal.

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Appeal no. Racing type Date of determination Applicant Result Decision Determination document
876 Thoroughbred 23 April 2024
Michael Poy
 Appeal withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 876.pdf (58 KB)
    • 875 Harness 17 April 2024
    Brock Johnson
    		 Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 875.pdf (1190 KB)
    • 873 Thoroughbred 2 February 2024
    Peter Hamilton
    		 Appeal withdrawn
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 873.pdf (59 KB)
    • 870 Greyhound 31 October 2023
    Graham Ellis
    		 Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 870.pdf (189 KB)
    • 866 and 867 Harness 19 December 2023
    Norman Champion
    Kendall Laidlaw
    		 Appeal against conviction dismissed. Appeal against penalty allowed, disqualification period reduce to 7 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 866 and 867.pdf (216 KB)
    • 863 Thoroughbred 26 September 2023
    Brock Lewthwaite
    		 Appeal against conviction and penalty dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 863.pdf (4731 KB)
    • 862 Harness 25 January 2023 Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 862.pdf (184 KB)
    • 861 Harness 10 February 2023 Appeal against conviction dismissed. Appeal against penalty allowed, disqualification period reduced to 3 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 861.pdf (220 KB)
    • 860 Harness 14 December 2022
    Stuart Alexander McDonald
    		 Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 860.pdf (1717 KB)
    • 858 Harness 12 June 2023 Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 858.pdf (1479 KB)
    • 857 Greyhound 20 January 2023
    Maxwell Julian
    		 Appeal against conviction and penalty dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 857.pdf (1923 KB)
    • 856 Thoroughbred 3 February 2023
    Darren Robert Lee Taylor
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied. Appeal upheld in part. Disqualification period varied to 8 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 856.pdf (2433 KB)
    • 854 Greyhound 11 November 2022 Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 854.pdf (288 KB)
    • 847 Greyhound 23 December 2021
    Kyle Goodwin
    		 Appeal against conviction dismissed. Appeal against penalty upheld in part. Appeal against conviction dismissed on 14/9/2021. Appeal against penalty upheld in part on 23/12/2021, with disqualification period reduced to 9 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 847.pdf (4209 KB)
    • 801 Harness 25 July 2017
    Morgan Lee Woodley
    		 Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 801.pdf (1915 KB)
    • 792 Greyhound 19 September 2017
    Peter Hepple
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 792.pdf (16120 KB)
    • 785 Harness 24 February 2016
    Peter O'Neill
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 785.pdf (2916 KB)
    • 784 Thoroughbred 24 February 2016
    Anthony John Yujnovich
    		 Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 784.pdf (3883 KB)
    • 776 Harness 28 July 2016
    Bruce Stanley
    		 Dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 776.pdf (5223 KB)
  • .doc Determination of appeal 776.doc (93 KB)
    • 610 Harness 7 April 2004
    Gary Edward Hall Jnr
    		 Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 610.pdf (1747 KB)
    • 605 Thoroughbred 30 April 2004
    Gordon William O'Donnell
    		 Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 605.pdf (7634 KB)
    • 591 Greyhound 7 May 2023
    Christopher William Innes
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied Fine of $1,000 under Rule 109(15) for leading six greyhounds simultaneously in a public place. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to a fine of $600.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 591.pdf (1127 KB)
    • 590 Thoroughbred 6 April 2003
    Kristian Hawkins
    		 Appeal dismissed Suspension for 18 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 590.pdf (1157 KB)
    • 585 Thoroughbred 1 December 2003
    Stephen John Wolfe
    		 Appeal allowed, referred to the Stewards Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 177A for prohibited substances (Phenylbutazone and Oxyphenbutazone) in horse subsequently euthanised after an official trial. By a unanimous decision the appeal against conviction was dismissed. By a majority decision the appeal against penalty was upheld, the penalty quashed and the matter referred back to the Stewards to reconsider sentence.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 585.pdf (12720 KB)
    • 577 Thoroughbred 22 July 2002
    Daniel Staeck
    		 Appeal dismissed Suspension for 6 weeks under Rule 135(b) for failing to ensure that his horse was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible placing. Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 577.pdf (1129 KB)
    • 572 Thoroughbred 28 May 2002
    Daniel Staeck
    		 Appeal dismissed Suspension for 18 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 572.pdf (655 KB)
    • 570 Thoroughbred 21 August 2002
    John James Miller Jnr
    		 Appeal upheld Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Cimetidine). Appeal upheld, conviction quashed. Application by Stewards to have appeal re-opened refused.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 570.pdf (6470 KB)
    • 569 Greyhound 10 July 2002
    Pamela Anne Julien
    		 Appeal upheld Against the finding of the Stewards that Rule 180(2) was not being complied with in that a disqualified person was residing at premises where greyhounds were being trained. Leave granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 569.pdf (1947 KB)
    • 567 Thoroughbred 16 April 2002
    Alana Sansom
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 21 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to 13 days suspension.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 567.pdf (1089 KB)
    • 565 Thoroughbred 16 April 2002
    Paul King
    		 Appeal dismissed Suspension for 21 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 565.pdf (1628 KB)
    • 558 Thoroughbred 5 March 2002
    Maxwell Keith Roney
    		 Appeal allowed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 558.pdf (2300 KB)
    • 556 Thoroughbred 8 July 2005
    Dean Capelli
    Neven Botica
    Gary Johnson
    		 Appeal dismissed Disqualification of THURSTON under Rule 177 for being presented to race when a prohibited substance (Cimetidine) had been detected. Appeal dismissed. Application by Owners of THURSTON to have appeal re-opened refused.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 556.pdf (5077 KB)
    • 555 Thoroughbred 22 January 2002
    Daniel Staeck
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 8 weeks under Rule 83(a) for assaulting an apprentice jockey. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to 4 weeks suspension.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 555.pdf (942 KB)
    • 553 Greyhound 5 February 2002
    Wayne Rose
    		 Appeal allowed Fine of $150 under Rule AR109(6)(a) for using improper language towards a Steward. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 553.pdf (1297 KB)
    • 549 Thoroughbred 21 February 2002
    Elizabeth Strempel
    		 Appeal allowed Fines of $1,000 and $2,500 for prohibited substances (Methylprednisolone) and (Ketoprofen) pursuant to Rule 177A in horse subsequently euthanised after an official trial. Appeal upheld, convictions quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 549.pdf (5904 KB)
    • 547 Thoroughbred 5 October 2001
    Paul James Harvey
    		 Appeal upheld, penalty varied Suspension for two periods of 18 days to be served concurrently for two charges under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal as to first charge dismissed, penalty confirmed. Appeal as to second charge upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 547.pdf (3760 KB)
    • 541 Harness 23 January 2002
    Glen David Richards
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 12 months for breach of Rule 243 for behaviour detrimental to harness racing by using a ?stock? whip in the training of horses. Appeal against conviction dismissed. Appeal against penalty upheld. Penalty varied to 6 months disqualification.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 541.pdf (2189 KB)
    • 536 Greyhound 13 September 2001
    Shane Andrew Beard
    		 Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug or drugs (Diclofenac) administered to it under Rule 106. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 536.pdf (3836 KB)
    • 535 Thoroughbred 27 September 2001
    Clifford Lindsay Smith
    		 Appeal dismissed Fine of $500 under Rule 175(a) for an improper action in accepting a breastplate off a jockey prior to that jockey weighing in. Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 535.pdf (1856 KB)
    • 529 Thoroughbred 17 July 2001
    Hector Mclaren
    		 Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months for a prohibited substance (Methamphetamine). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 529.pdf (3914 KB)
    • 524 Thoroughbred 9 April 2001
    George Norman Davies
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied Fine of $2,500 under Rule 8(d) for misconduct. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to a fine of $1,250.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 524.pdf (1528 KB)
    • 522 Thoroughbred 17 July 2001
    Kristian Hawkins
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension of Jockeys Licence for 9 months under Rule 81A(ii) for providing a urine sample containing the presence of sympathomimetic amines and opiates. Appeal dismissed as to conviction. Appeal upheld as to penalty. Penalty varied to a suspension of 6 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 522.pdf (3482 KB)
    • 519 Thoroughbred 19 January 2001
    Shane Quilty
    		 Appeal dismissed Suspension for 1 month under Rule 137(a) for improper riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 519.pdf (1994 KB)
    • 518 Thoroughbred 22 December 2000
    Paul James Harvey
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 22 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed. Application made to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. Stay of proceedings granted. Notice of Discontinuance filed at Supreme Court.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 518.pdf (6803 KB)
    • 517 Harness 26 March 2002
    Kevin Allen
    		 Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide) under Rule 190(2). Penalty varied to 6 months suspension coupled with a $5,000 fine by WATA Committee. Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 517.pdf (7707 KB)
    • 512 Thoroughbred 19 December 2000
    Paul James Harvey
    		 Appeal dismissed Suspension for 23 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed. Application made to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. Stay of proceedings granted. Notice of Discontinuance filed at Supreme Court.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 512.pdf (7743 KB)
    • 510 Harness 23 April 2004
    Ross Albert Olivieri
    		 Appeal dismissed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 510.pdf (11314 KB)
    • 507 Greyhound 29 September 2000
    Christine Robartson
    		 Appeal dismissed 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.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 507.pdf (4597 KB)
    • 506 Thoroughbred 21 December 2000
    Terrence George Tapper
    		 Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Testosterone). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 506.pdf (4771 KB)
    • 500 Greyhound 29 September 2000
    Enzo Crudeli
    		 Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 6 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug or drugs (Theobromine) administered to it under Rule 106. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 500.pdf (2291 KB)
    • 498 Thoroughbred 8 May 2000
    Trevor Holly
    		 Appeal dismissed Fine of $1,000 under Rule 175(a) for an improper action in pushing a person whilst at a racecourse. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 498.pdf (894 KB)
    • 494 Greyhound 7 June 2000
    Miranda Rosita Magdalena Houghton
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied 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.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 494.pdf (2283 KB)
    • 490 Thoroughbred 20 March 2000
    James Wallace Lemon
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 2 months under Rule 137(b) for failing to ride his mount out to the finish of a race. Appeal as to conviction dismissed. Appeal as to penalty allowed. Penalty varied to a fine of $500.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 490.pdf (1096 KB)
    • 479 Thoroughbred 4 April 2000
    Gregory Harper
    		 Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Carbon Dioxide). Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed. Application made to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. Stay of proceedings not sought. Order nisi discharged by Full Court. Conviction and penalty to stand.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 479.pdf (14405 KB)
    • 470 Harness 4 October 1999
    John Ellis
    		 Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 12 months pursuant to Rule 55A for presenting a horse with a prohibited substance (Flunixen) under Rule 497(1). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 470.pdf (1032 KB)
    • 468 Thoroughbred 29 July 1999
    Peter Benjamin Farrell
    		 Appeal allowed Suspension for 10 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 468.pdf (1629 KB)
    • 467 Thoroughbred 3 August 1999
    Bruno Moteleone
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied Disqualification for 6 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Carbon Dioxide). Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a disqualification of 4 months.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 467.pdf (8510 KB)
    • 454 Thoroughbred 8 April 1999
    Damian Miller
    		 Appeal dismissed Suspension for 14 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed. Penalty confirmed
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 454.pdf (1044 KB)
    • 451 Harness 27 May 1999
    Robert Sangalli
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 3 months under Rule 487 for contemptuous conduct at a Stewards? inquiry. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a fine of $1,000.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 451.pdf (2086 KB)
    • 448 Harness 18 May 1999
    David Sheehy
    		 Leave to appeal, application dismissed Disqualification of SPRING WELL under Rule 439(b) for making contact with the flexi poles. Fine of $100 under Rule 439(b) for careless driving. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 448.pdf (1906 KB)
    • 441 Thoroughbred 15 July 1999
    Robert Charles McPherson
    		 Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 2 years under Rule 178 for prohibited substances (Caffeine, Theobromine and Theophylline). Appeal as to conviction only. Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 441.pdf (3862 KB)
    • 436 Thoroughbred 31 December 1998
    David Andrew O'Heare
    		 Appeal dismissed Suspension for 1 month under Rule 175A for conduct prejudicial to the image of racing. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 436.pdf (965 KB)
    • 426 Thoroughbred 12 February 1999
    Peter Giles Graham
    		 Appeal dismissed Disqualification for 18 months under Rule 178 for a prohibited substance (Strychnine). Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 426.pdf (3128 KB)
    • 424 Thoroughbred 14 July 1998
    David Andrew O'Heare
    		 Appeal dismissed Suspension for 9 days under Rule 137A(2)(e) for improper use of the whip. Appeal against penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 424.pdf (668 KB)
    • 423 Thoroughbred 7 July 1998
    Clint Kenneth Harvey
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 17 days under Rule 137A(2)(a) for improper use of the whip. Conviction confirmed. The Tribunal found that a fine would have been the appropriate penalty. As the appellant had served 6 days suspension, it was ordered that no further penalty be imposed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 423.pdf (2279 KB)
    • 421 Greyhound 21 June 1999
    Phillip Evans
    		 Appeal dismissed Warned off for 6 months under Rule 234(16)(i) for insulting the Chairman of Stewards. Warned off for 2 years under Rule 234(11) for interfering with an investigation by the Chairman of Stewards. Penalties to be served concurrently. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 421.pdf (3353 KB)
    • 418 Thoroughbred 4 June 1998
    Robert Wayne Matthews
    		 Leave to appeal, application dismissed Against the determination of the WATC Stewards refusing to accept nominations or entries of the horse TRULY SHY. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 418.pdf (860 KB)
    • 416 Thoroughbred 21 July 1998
    R E Roney Nominees Pty Ltd Syndicate
    Peggy Fowles
    Raymond Frederick Green
    		 Leave to appeal, application dismissed Against the determination of the WATC Stewards in relegating CENTANI to second. Leave not granted.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 416.pdf (1566 KB)
    • 415 Greyhound 20 April 1998
    Barry McPherson
    		 Appeal allowed Disqualification of DESIRED INCOME for 1 month at Cannington Greyhounds for failing to chase under Rule 169. Appeal upheld, conviction quashed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 415.pdf (1134 KB)
    • 413 Thoroughbred 7 July 1998
    Stephen James Miller
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 3 months under Rule 135(b) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure his horse was given full opportunity to win or to obtain the best possible place. Conviction confirmed, penalty varied to a suspension for a further 6 weeks from the date of the handing down of the decision.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 413.pdf (7035 KB)
    • 403 Thoroughbred 24 September 1998
    George Lionel Way Jnr
    		 Appeal dismissed Warned off by the WATC Committee under By-Law 77(b). Appeal dismissed.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 403.pdf (948 KB)
    • 402 Harness 9 February 1998
    Allan Christopher Lewis
    		 Appeal Upheld. Penalty Varied. Suspension for 28 days under Rule 440(a) for causing interference by careless driving. Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to a suspension of 14 days.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 402.pdf (1085 KB)
    • 002 Greyhound 14 May 1991
    Maxwell Roy Taylor
    		 Appeal allowed Breach of rules under Rules 231(1)(d) and 231(1)(a). Appeal upheld, penalty set aside.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 002.pdf (87 KB)
    • 001 Greyhound 22 April 1991
    Michael Lawrence Lane
    		 Appeal allowed, penalty varied Suspension for 15 days for careless and improper riding under Rule 173(a). Appeal dismissed, penalty varied to a suspension of 14 days.
  • .pdf Determination of appeal 001.pdf (80 KB)
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