Mornington trainer Pat Carey will front the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board next week to answer a charge of belting a fellow trainer at trackwork.
Racing Victoria stewards charged Carey with misconduct or engaging in improper conduct after alleging he struck Trent Pennuto with his right hand after a confrontation on May 15.
Stewards allege Carey grabbed the front of Pennuto's clothing while leading a horse before striking the trainer in the face.
Carey will appear before the RAD Board on Thursday week.
Pennuto appeared before the RAD Board himself on Wednesday where he received a nine-month ban after he was caught stomach tubing a horse at a meeting at Moe in May.