Racing precedents

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

Applicant

Elizabeth Strempel

Result

Appeal allowed

Decision

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.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Prohibited substances

Precedent

Secondly as a matter of policy, the evidence should be given little weight. That is because? measurement or doubt about the reliability of the analysis process by the laboratories which carry out the testing.

Paragraph number: 8 (Mr Hogan) and 2 (Mr D Mossenson)

Decision file

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