NSW: August Integrity Updates & Information

08 September 2021
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It is to be noted that the current open inquiries can be found by the following link.

https://www.hrnsw.com.au/racing/stewards/openinquiries

 

Appeal Decision

 

  • 4 August 2021– Mr Greg Bennett appealed the decision of the HRNSW Licensing Committee to refuse to grant Mr Bennett a stablehand’s licence. By decision issued on 12 August, the appeal was dismissed by the NSW Racing Appeals Tribunal.

 

  • 4 August 2021– Mr Anthony Mabbott appealed the decision of HRNSW Stewards to disqualify him for a period of 9 years in relation to two (2) charges issued pursuant to AHRR 240 and 5 years in relation to a charge issued pursuant to AHRR 243. The appeal was upheld and the disqualification period reduced to 8 years in relation to the AHRR 240 charges. The 5 year disqualification in relation to AHRR 243 remained unchanged. Disqualification periods to be served concurrently and commence from 27 May 2013 the date upon which Mr Mabbott was stood down pursuant to AHRR 183.

 

Integrity Information

 

  • During the month of July, HRNSW Integrity department has obtained 690 Race day samples.

 

Integrity Notices

 

  • 6 August 2021 – Arrival Times Elevated TCO2 Levels(original notice at www.hrnsw.com.au)
  • 17 August 2021 – July Integrity Updates & Information. (original notice at www.hrnsw.com.au)
  • 25 August 2021 – Mr Scott Wade- Inquiry Concluded. (original notice at www.hrnsw.com.au)

 

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