NSW trainers Jim Delaney and Cliff Bashford have both lodged appeals against animal cruelty charges in which Delaney was banned for five years and Bashford for three years.
Dates are yet to be set for the appeals with the pair free to train on a stay of proceedings until further order of the Panel.
Both trainers have runners engaged at regional NSW meetings this weekend.
Have your say: Taking into account the severity of Delaney’s and Bashford’s charges should they be allowed to train on a stay of proceedings?
Original story: Trainers banned over cruelty charges
Racing NSW’s media statement:
Licensed Trainer Cliff Bashford has lodged an appeal against conviction and penalty after being found guilty by Stewards acting under AR175(n) and AR175(l). Mr Bashford was disqualified for periods of three years (AR175(n)) and two years (AR175(l)). Acting under the provisions of AR196(3) Stewards ruled that both penalties be served concurrently thus allowing Mr Ashford to reapply for a licence on 22 September 2019. On the application of the appellant, which is not opposed by Stewards, the penalty imposed by Stewards is stayed until further order of the Panel. No date has been set for this appeal.
Licensed Trainer Jim Delaney has lodged an appeal against conviction and penalty after being found guilty by Stewards acting under AR175(n) and AR175(o). Mr Delaney was disqualified for periods of five years (AR175(n)) and two years (AR175(o)). Acting under the provisions of AR196(3) Stewards ruled that both penalties be served concurrently thus allowing Mr Delaney to reapply for a licence on 22 September 2021. On the application of the appellant, which is not opposed by Stewards, the penalty imposed by Stewards is stayed until further order of the Panel. No date has been set for this appeal.
