Disputes, Objections & Appeals

 

Key
All PRA recognised Pony Races
Racecourse Pony Racing Series
Point-to-Point Pony Races

2010 Pony Racing Entry Form

Disputes, Objections & Appeals

(i) Any Objection to a Pony Race must be lodged on the day to the Official representative with a £50 deposit and submitted in writing within 72 hours of the event to The Pony Racing Authority Secretary clearly stating by whom the objection is made and signed by them, when the event took place and the reason for the objection being placed.
(ii) An Objection cannot be withdrawn once lodged.

Any objection drawn to the Official representative's attention on the day shall be dealt with on the day by the Stewards and/or Official representative in attendance and where necessary referred to The PRA Executive.

Appeals

Any owner or Rider of a Pony in a race the subject of an objection shall be entitled to appeal to Executive Members of The PRA once the outcome of the objection has been announced.

The appellant shall lodge a Notice of Appeal with The Pony Racing Authroity within seven days. On all occasions when an Appeal is lodged a nonrefundable deposit shall be made at the same time of £250.

(i) The Notice of Appeal must be signed by the appellant and state the grounds of appeal in general terms.
(ii) In the event of an appeal by submission of written evidence the appellant must within seven days of the Notice of Appeal being lodged submit to the Secretary of The Pony Racing Authority such written evidence and representation as they wish to be considered. The Executive Members of The PRA may request the Stewards and Officials whose decision is subject to appeal to submit written evidence.
(iii)The Appeal shall be considered by The PRA Board and the appellant may or may not be required to be present.