Meeting Comments:

Supplementary Stewards Report - Shepparton GRA, Thursday 21 June 2018:

On Monday 9 July, 2018, Stewards concluded an inquiry into the conduct of licensed trainer Mr. Lachlan Scott at the Shepparton GRA meeting on Thursday 21 June 2018. On the 21 June 2018 Stewards took evidence from Club Officials Mr. Graham Glass and Mr. Bernard Groom, and Club Manager Mr. Carl McGrath. During today’s inquiry Stewards heard evidence from Mr. Scott. After considering the evidence Stewards issued a charge to Mr. Scott under GAR 86 (q). The specifics of the charge were that on Thursday 21 June 2018, during the Shepparton GRA race meeting, Mr. Scott engaged in conduct that was detrimental and prejudicial to the interests and control of greyhound racing by using offensive and insulting language towards club officials. Mr. Scott pleaded guilty to the charge. A fine of $500 was imposed, with $250 of that wholly suspended for 12 months pending no further breaches of a similar nature.

In determining penalty, Stewards took into account Mr. Scott’s forthright evidence, guilty plea, and good record in relation to this rule, as well as recent penalty precedents. In addition, Stewards were mindful of the nature of the incident and the need to deter both Mr. Scott and other participants from behaving in a similar manner in future. Stewards note that officials have a right to conduct their duties without being subjected to offensive language, and that misconduct of any nature is not acceptable within the greyhound industry.

Spring It was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Akut and Guevara collided soon after the start checking Guevara.  Crackerjack Des and Londyn's Choice collided approaching the first turn.  Spring It clipped the heels of Guevara approaching the first turn, severely checking Spring It which fell as a result.  Akut, Final Punch and Crackerjack Des collided on the first turn, severely checking Akut causing Final Punch to fall.  Spring Nugget contacted the running rail approaching the home turn, severely checking Londyn's Choice, which fell as a result.  Akut, Spring Nugget and Crackerjack Des collided on the home turn checking Spring Nugget and Crackerjack Des.

Final Punch was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a fracture to the right foreleg and was humanely euthanased.

Spring Nugget was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration to the left hind, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Spring It was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a fracture to the right foreleg and was humanely euthanased.

Londyn's Choice was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right triangle muscle, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Proven Regis, the winner of the event.