IN THE MATTER of an Appeal by MR OL TROTTA, a licensed trainer, represented by Mr D Cleverley, against a decision of HRSA Stewards. At Globe Derby Park on Saturday night 12 February 2024, Stewards opened an Inquiry into the conduct of Mr Trotta towards licensed driver Ms B Paige, and in regard to comment directed at the Starter. Subsequently, Mr Trotta was charged with offences of misconduct under Rule HR1231(2). He pleaded not guilty to both charges.
Rule HR 231(2) states - A person shall not misconduct himself in any way.
HRSA Stewards found Mr Trotta guilty of the charges and imposed the following penalties – Charge 1 (Ms Paige) 12 Months Disqualification and Charge 2 (Starter) 6 Months Disqualification. The Penalties be Cumulative however after considering the Principles of Totality Stewards directed 4 Months of the Penalties be Concurrent therefore Mr. Trotta is Disqualified for a period of 14 Months.
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