Racing precedents

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

Applicant

Daniel Staeck

Result

Appeal dismissed

Decision

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.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

I agree that Miller (Appeal 413) sets out the test regarding Rule 135(b) and applies the case of Honan? The rider's tactic was so unreasonable as to be culpable in all of the circumstances of this particular case.

Paragraph number: 3

Decision file

Page reviewed 18 July 2022
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