Racing precedents

A list of precedents from determinations made by the Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal.

Applicant

Gavin Slater

Result

Appeal upheld, penalty varied

Decision

Disqualification of 12 months under Rule 175(h)(ii) for a prohibited substance (Carbon dioxide). Appeal against penalty only. Penalty varied to a disqualification of 8 months.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Protests

Precedent

At all times throughout the Stewards' inquiry the appellant was co-operative? including his volunteering of information. The circumstances of the administration are known and are not disputed due to Mr Slater's full co-operation in this regard.

Paragraph number: 3 (Mr A Monnisse), 14 and 23 (Mr D Mossenson)

Decision file

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