Racing precedents

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

Applicant

Paul King

Result

Appeal dismissed

Decision

Suspension for 21 days under Rule 137(a) for careless riding. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.

Racing type

Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

The correct approach in considering penalty on appeal does not involve precise comparison with other cases? I have used the terminology of sub-categories of culpable riding. However, the issue did not squarely arise for determination in that case.

Paragraph number: 4

Decision file

Page reviewed 18 July 2022
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