Office of Racing Integrity
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
STEWARDS DECISION
OFFICE OF RACING INTEGRITY
and
MR MITCHELL FORD
Date of hearing: Friday 29th March 2024
Stewards Panel: Neil Finnigan (Chair); Roger Brown
Present: Mr Mitchell Ford
Rule: Australian Harness Racing Rules
Charge: That Mr Mitchell Ford did present to drive at the Tasmanian Trotting Club meeting on Sunday 25th February 2024 when a saliva test showed an irregularity and subsequent urine sample provided by yourself, upon analysis was found to contain the prohibited substances Amphetamine, Ecstasy, Benzodiazepines and Cocaine Metabolites
Plea: Guilty
Penalty: Six(6) month suspension of drivers licence, with two(2) months fully suspended for a period of 24 months, pending a similar breach under Part 14 of the Australian Harness Racing Rules.
Decision Date: 29th March 2024