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Outcome Of Appeal – Mr James Dobie

James Dobie Registered stablehand rider Mr James Dobie lodged an appeal against penalty after being found guilty by the Stewards of a breach of AR81A(1)(a). On 31 March 2017, Mr Dobie was suspended by HNWRA Stewards for a period of 12 months, backdated to commence on 20 February 2017 expiring 20 February 2018. A stay of proceedings was not sought.

This Appeal was heard on Thursday, 11 May 2017. In relation to the charge of breach of AR81A(1)(a) the orders of the Panel are: 1.

Appeal against severity of penalty dismissed 2.

Penalty of 12 months suspension backdated to commence on 20 February 2017 confirmed 3.

Penalty provisions of stewards varied (under AR196(4)/AR81D) such that if the appellant satisfactorily completes a course of professional counselling (details to be published in the Panel’s reasons), 6 months of the suspension is suspended, (in lieu of the Stewards decision of 3 months suspended), allowing the appellant to resume riding on 20 August 2017 (in lieu of the Steward’s date of 20 November 2017 if counselling completed) 4.

Appeal Deposit forfeited.

Click on the following link - Mr James Dobie - Reasons for Decision (released 21 June 2017)

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