JJ Flash 2,115 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 19. Having regard to the mitigating factors we reduce the period of disqualification to a period of seven years and that penalty is to be concurrent in respect of all three charges. In assessing this penalty, we do take into account the fact Mr Alford had his Licence suspended from 25 February 2021. The disqualification will take effect from the date of this decision that is from 10 May 2021 to 9 May 2028. Costs 1. Mr Hodge at the hearing advised the Committee the Informant would not seek costs. That is a generous position to take but in recognition of the early guilty plea and the acceptance of an agreed summary of facts. 2. The JCA is entitled to costs. We fix those at $2,000.00. This is significantly less than the actual costs actually incurred. Alan Harper Chairman 7 years roughly and 2k costs fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnyTom 1,519 Report post Posted May 11, 2021 Deserved Pegasus 9 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJESTIC 179 Report post Posted May 11, 2021 Lets hope this is not the end of ridding the industry of the scum and cheats that exist. Value Bell, JJ Flash, hedley and 2 others 4 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Value Bell 246 Report post Posted May 11, 2021 20 minutes ago, MAJESTIC said: Lets hope this is not the end of ridding the industry of the scum and cheats that exist. I hope it is only the start. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJESTIC 179 Report post Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Value Bell said: I hope it is only the start. ONLY THE START !!!!! Officals have not got the balls to go after and convict those that have been doing it for years !!!!! hedley, napier and Value Bell 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbred62 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, MAJESTIC said: ONLY THE START !!!!! Officals have not got the balls to go after and convict those that have been doing it for years !!!!! Couldn't agree more - RIU happy to hammer little blokes but the big players go unchecked Value Bell and napier 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus 9 511 Report post Posted May 12, 2021 He’s very lucky. The ban should have been longer. hedley, Thejanitor and JJ Flash 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,115 Report post Posted May 12, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 4:15 PM, MAJESTIC said: ONLY THE START !!!!! Officals have not got the balls to go after and convict those that have been doing it for years !!!!! Evidence and names? On 5/11/2021 at 5:49 PM, Tbred62 said: Couldn't agree more - RIU happy to hammer little blokes but the big players go unchecked Evidence and names? Thejanitor 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Piper 404 Report post Posted May 12, 2021 Given this decision , I still think McGrath is unlucky to have gotten 8 years. McGrath never actually administered a substance. This fellow administered a harmful substance in comparision. Both did have the knowledge that their actions were to cheat , that is the same. Given the statute of limitations ( which is 7 years) it is all that can really be expected. Also too big of fine would just be stupid as to being able to service that fine in these times could be difficult . Thejanitor 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsvman 294 Report post Posted May 12, 2021 McGrath and all those cheating pricks shouldve got life Thejanitor, napier, hedley and 1 other 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,115 Report post Posted May 12, 2021 So now that McGrath,Kerr and Alford have been shown the door does anyone think the penalties handed down will effectively deter other possible cheats from carrying out any further transgression of the rules? Thejanitor 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay 1,711 Report post Posted May 12, 2021 No JJ Flash and Thejanitor 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejanitor 1,206 Report post Posted May 13, 2021 9 hours ago, JJ Flash said: So now that McGrath,Kerr and Alford have been shown the door does anyone think the penalties handed down will effectively deter other possible cheats from carrying out any further transgression of the rules? No, because there are always those that are not prepared to put the hard work in but instead look for shortcuts. The love of money is the root of all evil... hsvman and Lee270744 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJESTIC 179 Report post Posted May 13, 2021 13 hours ago, JJ Flash said: So now that McGrath,Kerr and Alford have been shown the door does anyone think the penalties handed down will effectively deter other possible cheats from carrying out any further transgression of the rules? Don't bother closing the door as there are others who will be following you thru it. Door is one way not revolving. Pegasus 9 and JJ Flash 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastwood Jaunty 148 Report post Posted May 13, 2021 It's really quite incredible how much things have imploded in recent times. I used to have shares in a few standardbreds but wouldn't touch it with a bargepole these days. Pegasus 9 and JJ Flash 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,115 Report post Posted May 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Eastwood Jaunty said: It's really quite incredible how much things have imploded in recent times. I used to have shares in a few standardbreds but wouldn't touch it with a bargepole these days. Its sad that its come to this for you and many other harness enthusiasts. What bothers me more and I'm sure I'm not alone is that many condone such actions. the old saying " its only a rort if your not involved" seems to pervade the industry despite the recent apprehensions. Long deterrent sentences seem to be the only way to enhance the integrity and credibility of the game if it is to survive let alone thrive IMHO Eastwood Jaunty, Pegasus 9 and Thejanitor 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Piper 404 Report post Posted May 14, 2021 I see MPI are looking into this case and possible prosecution. JJ Flash, Charlie Bukowski and Pegasus 9 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...