Vic Trainer who brought horse into SA - no fine

THOROUGHBRED RACING S.A. LIMITED
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
ADDITIONAL REPORT – A PETERSON / IRISH GUN

Stewards have concluded their inquiries into IRISH GUN, trained by Mr. A. Peterson of Warrnambool, attending the race meeting at Mount Gambier on Friday, 2 November 2007 when not in compliance with either the PIRSA Policy on Moving Vaccinated Horses into South Australia, which was in place at that time, or holding a Permit to Introduce Equines into South Australia.
Stewards ascertained that IRISH GUN, having received its initial primary vaccination, had attended the Mount Gambier Racecourse on this day and Mr. Peterson had provided a completed application for a Permit together with a Veterinary Certificate dated 31 October 2007. Mr. Peterson had not submitted the application to PIRSA at least 72 hours prior to travelling, as required. It was confirmed that the trainer had contacted TRSA Limited Stewards’ Department prior to the meeting inquiring of his obligations, at the same time alleging he held the necessary paperwork.
It was noted that IRISH GUN, prior to being ordered to return to Warrnambool, had samples taken by a PIRSA Officer and that the Mount Gambier race meeting proceeded, although races were delayed. Analysis of the samples subsequently proved clear of EI virus.
Stewards have charged Mr. Peterson under Rule ARR.175(k) in that prior to, and on the day of 2 November 2007, his negligence could have led to a breach of the Rules. On the evidence, Mr. Peterson was found guilty as charged. Having regard to the circumstances of this matter, Stewards concluded not to impose a penalty. In determining to not impose a penalty, the Stewards considered that Mr. Peterson had demonstrated an intent to comply with the requirements of PIRSA and TRSA Limited and acknowledged certain mitigating circumstances.

G. M. LOCH
CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS
12 December 2007
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