Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards have been advised that licensed driver Mr Michael Stanley has lodged an appeal to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) against the decision of the HRV Racing and Appeals Disciplinary (RAD) Board’s decision on 10 August 2016 to dismiss his appeal with respect to the HRV Steward’s decision to suspend his driver’s license for a period of 4 weeks.
This suspension was imposed under the provisions of Australian Harness Racing Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) relating to Mr Stanley’s driving in Race 6 at the Tabcorp Park Melton meeting conducted on 16 July 2016.
The VCAT has further advised that a stay of proceedings has been granted that will remain in effect until the hearing date which is yet to be confirmed.