Racing precedents

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

Applicant

Bradley Grant Ball

Result

Appeal upheld

Decision

Disqualified for 3 years under Rule 175(a) for improper practice by the intimidation of Apprentices in the Gascoyne region. Appeal allowed, referred back to the Stewards for re-hearing.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

The rule is particularly broad in its terms. As a general rule particularity is required when the rule or offence is broad in its terms, in order to ensure that the person charged is accorded procedural fairness

Paragraph number: 6

Decision file

Page reviewed 18 July 2022