Licensed trainer Con Karakatsanis has lodged an appeal against the conviction and penalty on a disqualification imposed on him by Racing NSW Stewards acting under AR178E(1). Mr Karakatsanis was disqualified for 12 months to expire on 9 February 2018.
On the application of the appellant, which was not opposed by Stewards, the penalty imposed by Stewards is stayed until further order of the Panel. This appeal has been set down for Tuesday, 21 February 2017 at 9.30am at the offices of Racing NSW.