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Trainer/Driver Mr Jason Proctor – Improper Behaviour & Trainer/Driver Mr Mathew Jackson - Misconduct

23 March 2012



Trainer/Driver Mr Jason Proctor – Improper Behaviour
Trainer/Driver Mr Mathew Jackson - Misconduct
23 March 2012
Harness Racing NSW yesterday inquired into the conduct of Trainer/Driver Mr Jason Proctor in the Stewards Room at the Newcastle Harness meeting on Thursday 16 February 2012.
Mr Proctor pleaded guilty to a charge of improper behaviour under AHRR 247. The particulars of the charge being that, during the course of an inquiry at Newcastle on Thursday 16 February 2012, he conducted himself and spoke in an unacceptable manner towards a Steward in the Stewards Room.
In considering penalty the Stewards were conscious of Mr Proctor’s:
• Good disciplinary record in relation conduct matters;
• Guilty plea and forthright manner in acknowledging fault;
• Remorsefulness.
Mr Proctor was fined the sum of $1,000 however, under the provisions of AHRR 256 (5) (a) the Stewards suspended the sum of $500 for a period of 12 months conditional on Mr Proctor not re-offending during that period.

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Harness Racing NSW yesterday inquired into an incident following Race1 at the Newcastle harness meeting on Friday 16 March 2012.
Evidence was taken from Trainer/Driver Mr Mark Callaghan, Trainer/Driver Mr Mathew Jackson, Trainer Mr Roy Roots (Snr) and Trainer Mr Glen Frew.
Mr Jackson pleaded guilty to a charge under AHRR 231(1) for misconduct. The particulars of the charge being that following Race 1 at the Newcastle Harness meeting on Friday 16 March 2012 Mr Jackson approached Driver M Callaghan, when he was returning from the track on STICKY FINGERS following the running of race 1 and spoke in an aggressive, abusive and intimadatory manner to Mr Callaghan.
In considering penalty the Stewards took into account the following:
• Mr Jackson’s guilty plea;
• As this incident occurred in public view the detrimental image it portrayed to the public and licensed persons;
• Mr Jackson’s disciplinary record which shows that he has breached conduct and behaviour rules on six (6) occasions since being granted a licence in 2003.
Mr Jackson was disqualified for a period of six (6) months effective immediately.


Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) is the controlling body for harness racing in New South Wales with responsibility for commercial and regulatory management of the industry including 31 racing clubs across the State. HRNSW is headed by an industry-appointed Board of Directors and is independent of Government.
To arrange an interview or for further information please contact:
Name: Reid Sanders
Position: Regulatory Manager
Phone: (02) 9722 6600
Email: rsanders@hrnsw.com.au