Office of Racing Integrity
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
STEWARDS DECISION
OFFICE OF RACING INTEGRITY
and
MR ROBERT J WALTERS
Date of hearing: Wednesday 19th June 2024
Stewards Panel: Neil Finnigan (Chair); Gavin Griffin, Ebony Morice-Smith
Present: Mr Robert J Walters
Witnesses: Ms Carolyn Ellson, Mr Michael Castillo
Rule: Australian Harness Racing Rules
Charge: That Mr Robert J Walters did present to drive at the Launceston Pacing Club meeting on Sunday 12th May 2024 when a screening saliva lick test on the night, indicating an irregularity and subsequent urine sample provided by yourself the following day, upon analysis was found to contain the prohibited anorectic substance PHENTERMINE, as described in the Australian Harness Racing (AHR) Rule 251(e), above the allowable threshold.
Plea: Guilty
Penalty: Eight(8) week suspension of drivers licence.
Mr Walters was advised of his right of appeal.
Decision Date: 19th June 2024
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