RADB Hearings
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| 22/05/2017 | Robert Smith | GAR 99 (3) (d) (g) Mr. Smith is appealing against a breach of conditions of his disqualification. The directions hearing has been adjourned to Monday 8 May 2017, 10am at a venue to be advised. The hearing will be heard on Monday, 22 May 2017, 10am at Law Institute of Victoria. The appeal was dismissed. |
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| 17/05/2017 | Norman Smith | GAR 106 (1) (d) and GAR 106 (2) in relation to animal welfare matters. The RADB penalty is 6 months disqualification with 3 months suspended pending no further breach of GAR 106 in the next 12 months on breach GAR 106 (2). On the breach of GAR 106 (1)(d) we fine Mr. Smith $250. The period of disqualification shall commence on 26 May 2017. |
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| 11/05/2017 | George Arvanitis | LRR42.1 and GAR106(2) A Directions Hearing is set down for Friday, 24 February 2017, at 10.15am. A further directions hearing will be held on 6 April 2017, 10.00am at a venue to be advised. The hearing of the charges will be heard on 11 May 2017, 10.00am at a venue to be advised. The RADB penalty is 6 months disqualification under charge LRR 42.1 and 12 months disqualification on the charge under GAR106 (2). Each period shall be served concurrently and shall commence immediately. |
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| 10/05/2017 | Jessica Baldwin | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Slog Sweep’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Cranbourne meeting on 25 May 2016. A Directions Hearing is set down for Thursday, 12 January 2017, at 10.00am. A Directions Hearing is set down for Thursday, 6 April 2017, at 10.00am. The hearing of the charges will be heard on 10 May 2017, 10.00am at a venue to be advised. The RADB penalty is 6 months disqualification with 3 months suspended pending no further breaches of GAR83 in the next 12 months. The disqualification will commence immediately. In addition, Slog Sweep is disqualified from race 1 at Cranbourne on 25 May 2016. |
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| 04/05/2017 | Bradley Hill | GAR 106 (1) (d), GAR 106 (2) and LRR42.1 in relation to animal welfare matters. Hearing adjourned to Thursday, 4 May, 11am at Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation. The RADB total penalty is a period of disqualification of 6 months and fines totaling $2,700. The period of disqualification shall commence immediately. |
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| 02/05/2017 | Charlie Azzopardi | GAR83 (1A) and GAR83 (2) failing to present the greyhound ‘Quick Return' free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Ballarat meeting on 7 November 2016. The RADB penalty is a fine of $2,000. In addition Quick Return is disqualified from race 7 at Ballarat on 7 November 2016. |
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| 01/05/2017 | Dennis Brown | GAR 69(A)(1) the greyhound "Dashing Max" has been charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment at Warragul on 20 April 2017. The RADB allowed the Appeal. |
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| 01/05/2017 | Luke Azzopardi | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Molly's Entity' free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Sandown meeting on 6 November 2016. The RADB penalty is nine months disqualification with seven months of that period suspended provided there are no breaches of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. The disqualification shall commence on 10 May 2017. In addition, Molly’s Entity is disqualified from race 3 at Sandown on 6 November 2016. |
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| 24/04/2017 | Scott Stefanos | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Shocking Onyx’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Meadows meeting on 9 November 2016. The RADB penalty is 4 months disqualification with that period fully suspended provided that there are no further breaches of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. In addition, a financial penalty of $500 is imposed and Shocking Onyx is disqualified from race 5 at The Meadows on 9 November 2016. |
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| 19/04/2017 | Charmaine Dundon | GAR 83(2)(3) A Directions Hearing is set down for Thursday, 1 December 2016, at 11.15am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Monday 16 January 2017 at 10am, venue TBC. The date for the hearing of the charge to be heard on 19 April 2017 and 20 April 2017 if required, at 10.00am at a venue to be advised. The RADB penalty is 18 months disqualification, effective immediately. In addition, Hyperstat is disqualified from race 9 at Bendigo on 24 March 2016. |
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| 12/04/2017 | Gregory Berry | GAR 106 (1) (d), GAR 106 (2), GAR 86 (d) and GAR 32 in relation to animal welfare matters. The RADB penalty is 12 months suspension of which 10 months is suspended pending no breach, during the 12 month period, of GAR 106. That suspension is to take effect immediately. In addition, the Board imposes a fine of $250 on the charge under GAR 106(2) |
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| 10/04/2017 | Paul Bushell | GAR83 (1A) and GAR83 (2) failing to present the greyhound ‘Immortal Panther' free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Traralgon meeting on 25 July 2016. The RADB penalty is 15 months' disqualification with 12 months of that period suspended provided there are no further breaches of GAR within the next 12 months. The disqualification will commence immediately. In addition, Immortal Panther is disqualified from Race 5 at Traralgon on 25 July 2016. |
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| 05/04/2017 | Ronald Jolley | GAR 106 (1) (d) and GAR 106 (2), in relation to animal welfare matters. The RADB penalty for charge 1 GAR 106 (1) (d), is a fine of $3,000. On charge 2 under GAR 106 (2) Mr. Jolley is disqualified for life. |
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| 04/04/2017 | Craig Treherne | GAR83 (1A) and GAR83 (2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Cosmic Goldie’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Ballarat meeting on 22 August 2016. The date for the hearing of the charges to be heard on 6 March 2017 at 10.30am at a venue to be advised. The hearing is adjourned to 4 April 2017 at 10.30am at a venue to be advised. The RADB penalty is 6 months disqualification with that period fully suspended pending no further breaches of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. In addition Mr. Treherne is fined $1,000. Further, Cosmic Goldie is disqualified from race 8 at Ballarat on 22 August 2016. |
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| 03/04/2017 | Jason Thompson | GAR 86(p) and 86(h) A Directions Hearing is set down for Friday, 24 February 2017, at 10.00am. The hearing of the charges is set down for 3 April 2017 commencing at 10am, venue TBC. The RADB penalty is 3 months disqualification effective from 12 April 2017. |
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| 31/03/2017 | Trevor Whitford | GAR 69(A)(1) the greyhound "Rosehill Beth" has been charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment at Traralgon on 27 March 2017. Mr. Whitford has appealed and the appeal will be heard on Friday, 31 March 2017, at 12 noon. The RADB dismissed the appeal. |
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Rodney Ashworth | VCAT Stay Order granted in relation to RADB decision 24 March 2017. Appeal to be held on a date to be fixed. | |
| 24/03/2017 | Rodney Ashworth | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Caidan Marlo’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Warragul on 23 June 2016. The RADB penalty is 12 months disqualification with 3 months of that period suspended pending no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 2 years. The period of disqualification shall commence on 2 April 2017. In addition Caidan Marlo is disqualified from race 1 at Warragul on 23 June 2016. |
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| 17/03/2017 | Christopher Van Lieshout | GAR83 (1A) and GAR83 (2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Unique Replica’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Meadows meeting on 1 June 2016. The RADB penalty is 18 months disqualification with 9 months suspended pending no further breach of GAR83 in the next 18 months. In addition, Unique Replica is disqualified from race 5 at the Meadows on 1 June 2016. The period of disqualification will commence of 24 March 2017. |
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| 15/03/2017 | Elizabeth Steel | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Airborn And Gone’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Warrnambool meeting on 15 September 2016. The RADB penalty is three months disqualification - fully suspended for a period of six months. In addition, “Airborn And Gone” is disqualified from race 3 at Warrnambool on 15 September 2016. |
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| 08/03/2017 | Helen Gates | VCAT Appeal against RADB decision of 30 November 2016. RADB decision varied to the extent that Ms Helen Gates is disqualified for an effective period of 27 months with 21 months of that period being suspended. |
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| 02/03/2017 | Evan Keene | GAR 83 (1A) and GAR 83(2)(3) A Directions Hearing is set down for Thursday, 1 December 2016, at 10.45am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Monday 30 January 2017 at 12pm, venue TBC. Hearing adjourned, to be heard on Thursday, 2 March 2017, 10am, venue TBC. The RADB penalty is six months disqualification (wholly suspended for six months pending no further breaches of GAR 83 in that time. In addition, Dundas Boy is disqualified from race 11 at Bendigo on 15 July 2015. |
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| 27/02/2017 | Lila Wakefield | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Ringading Sister’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Cranbourne meeting on 10 October 2016. The RADB penalty is a $1,250 fine but with $1,000 of that amount suspended for a period of twelve months subject to no further breaches of the GAR relating to prohibited substances in that period. In addition, ‘Ringading Sister’ is disqualified from the event in question pursuant to GAR 83 (4). |
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| 23/02/2017 | Patrick Furci | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Latte Donny’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Ballarat meeting on 3 October 2016. The RADB penalty is a $1,000 fine (wholly suspended) pending no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. In addition, Latte Donny is disqualified from race 9 at Ballarat on 3 October 2016. |
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| 21/02/2017 | Paul Andrews | GAR 86 (g), 86 (f) and 86 (o) A Directions Hearing set down for Thursday, 3rd March 2016, at 10.00am. This hearing has been adjourned to a date to be advised after the 16th March 2016. A Directions Hearing set down for Monday, 4th April 2016, at 9.30am. The hearing of the charges is adjourned until a date to be fixed after 30 August 2016. A Directions Hearing set down for Monday, 26th September 2016, at 10.00am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Monday 19 December and Tuesday 20 December 2016. The hearing was adjourned and will continue on Tuesday, 20 December at 10am. The RADB reserved its decision in this matter. The RADB decision is handed down (10 Jan 17), penalty submissions to follow. Submissions on penalty to be heard on Tuesday, 21 February 10am at a venue to be advised. The RADB penalty in respect of all charges is that Mr. Andrews is disqualified for a period of 10 years commencing on the date of his suspension, that is, 17 August 2015. |
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| 17/02/2017 | Isobel Partington | GAR 83(1A) and 83(2)(3) A Directions Hearing is set down for Friday, 16 December 2016, at 10.15am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Friday 17 February 2017, 10am at a venue to be confirmed. The RADB penalty is six months disqualification on the GAR83(1A) charge. On the GAR83(2)(3) charge a penalty of three months disqualification is imposed but to be served concurrently with the disqualification period in respect of the GAR83(1A) charge. In addition, Belron Brom is disqualified from race 5 at Cranbourne on 8 July 2016. |
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| 16/02/2017 | Garry Johnson | GAR 83 (1A) and GAR 83(2)(3) A Directions Hearing is set down for Thursday, 1 December 2016, at 10.15am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Tuesday 31 January 2017 at 10am, venue TBC. Hearing adjourned, the date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Thursday, 16 February 2017 at 10am, venue Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation. The RADB penalty is six months’ disqualification but fully suspended pending no further breach of GAR 83 in the next six months. In addition the Board imposes a fine of $1,000. Further, “Shakey Benz” is disqualified from race 3 at Healesville on 10 July 2016. |
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| 13/02/2017 | Chris Armstrong | GAR83 (1A) and GAR83 (2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Nirvana Armo’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Ballarat meeting on 5 September 2016. The RADB penalty is 15 months disqualification with 9 months of that period being suspended provided that there is no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 15 months. In addition, Nirvana Armo is disqualified from race 2 at Ballarat on 5 September 2016. The period of disqualification shall commence on 22 February 2017. |
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| 10/02/2017 | Joy Mills | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Fancy Minter’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Sale meeting on 16 October 2016. The RADB penalty is a $1,500 fine, with $500 being suspended for 12 months pending no further breach of GAR 83. In addition, “Fancy Minter” is disqualified from race 2 at Sale on 16 October 2016. |
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| 08/02/2017 | Victoria Sultana | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Hurricaine Craig’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Traralgon meeting on 8 August 2016 and failing to present the greyhound ‘Hurricaine Craig’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Traralgon meeting on 26 September 2016. The RADB penalty is a two disqualification with 12 months suspended pending no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 2 years. The disqualification shall commence on 17 February 2017. In addition, Hurricane Craig is disqualified from race 1 at Traralgon on 8 August 2016 and Brooklyn Cruiser in disqualified from race 4 at Traralgon on 26 September 2016. |
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| 08/02/2017 | Joseph Sultana | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Lucky Andy’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Traralgon meeting on 23 May 2016. The RADB penalty is a two disqualification with 12 months suspended pending no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 2 years. The disqualification shall commence on 17 February 2017. In addition, “Lucky Andy” is disqualified from race 1 at Traralgon on 23 May 2016 and “Gee Whiz Gran” is disqualified from race 4 at Traralgon on 30 May 2016. |
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| 08/02/2017 | Joseph & Victoria Sultana | VCAT Stay Order granted in relation to RADB decisions from 8 February 2017. | |
| 07/02/2017 | Cameron Taylor | GAR 83 (1A) and GAR 83(2)(3) A Directions Hearing is set down for Thursday, 1 December 2016, at 10.00am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Tuesday 7 February 2017 10.30am. Charges withdrawn. |
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| 07/02/2017 | Judith Mcmahon | GAR 83(1A) and 83(2)(3) A Directions Hearing is set down for Wednesday, 2 November 2016, at 10.30am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Monday 5 December 2016. The RADB adjourned the matter to Tuesday, 7 February 2017. Charges withdrawn. |
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| 07/02/2017 | William Mcmahon | GAR 83(1A) and 83(2)(3) A Directions Hearing is set down for Wednesday, 2 November 2016, at 10.00am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Monday 5 December 2016. The RADB adjourned the matter to Tuesday, 7 February 2017. Charges withdrawn. |
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| 07/02/2017 | James Olsen | GAR 83(1A) and 83(2)(3) A Directions Hearing is set down for Tuesday, 15 November 2016, at 10.00am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Tuesday 7 February 2017 10.30am. Charges withdrawn. |
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| 07/02/2017 | Robert Whitford | GAR 83(1A) and 83(2)(3) A Directions Hearing is set down for Tuesday, 15 November 2016, at 10.30am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Tuesday 7 February 2017 10.30am. Charges withdrawn. |
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| 06/02/2017 | Anthony Azzopardi | GAR 83(2)(3) A Directions Hearing is set down for Thursday, 1 December 2016, at 10.30am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Monday 6 February 2017 at 10.30am, venue TBC. The RADB penalty is a $1,500 fine, $500 of which is suspended pending no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. In addition, “Asa Barboza” is disqualified from race 9 at Ballarat on 25 May 2016. |
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| 27/01/2017 | Tony Interligi | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Inter Sandra’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Geelong meeting on 9 August 2016. The RADB penalty is a $1,500 fine with $500 of that amount suspended for 12 months pending no further breach of GAR83 in the next 12 months. In addition, Inter Sandra is disqualified from race 6 at Geelong on 9 August 2016. |
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| 27/01/2017 | William Majoor | GAR 69(A)(1) the greyhound "Top Shot Jack" has been charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment at Traralgon on 20 January 2017. Mr. Majoor has appealed and the appeal will be heard on Friday, 27 January, at 11am. The RADB dismissed the appeal. |
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| 24/01/2017 | Greg Bromley | GAR83 (1A) and GAR83 (2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Lemon Patchwork’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Shepparton meeting on 22 August 2016. The RADB penalty is 15 months disqualification with 9 months of that period being suspended pending no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. The disqualification shall commence on 2 February 2017. In addition, Lemon Patchwork is disqualified from race 4 at Shepparton on 22 August 2016. |
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| 23/01/2017 | Robert Gore | GAR 83(1A) and 83(2)(3) A Directions Hearing is set down for Friday, 16 December 2016, at 10.00am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Monday 23 January 2017, 10am at a venue to be confirmed. The RADB penalty is 12 month’s disqualification with 9 months of that period being suspended provided there are no further breaches of GAR 83 in the following 12 months. The same penalty is imposed on the administration charge with respect to 23 June 2016. However it will be concurrent with the penalty in respect of the 16 June 2016. The disqualification shall commence on 1 February 2017. In addition, Orchard Road is disqualified from race 4 at Warrnambool on each of 16 and 23 June 2016. |
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| 20/01/2017 | Norman Burns | GAR 83(1A) and 83(2)(3) A Directions Hearing is set down for Friday, 16 December 2016, at 10.30am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Friday 20 January 2017, 10am at a venue to be confirmed. The RADB penalty is 12 months’ disqualification with 8 months of that period being suspended provided there are no further breaches of GAR 83 in the following 12 months. The disqualification shall commence on 29 January 2017. In addition “Fancy Bounce” is disqualified from race 12 at Bendigo on 27 July 2016. |
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| 19/01/2017 | Jason Formosa | GAR 106 (1) (d) and GAR 106 (2) and GAR86 (o), in relation to animal welfare matters. The RADB penalty 6 months disqualification fully suspended on the basis that there is no further breach of animal welfare rules contained in the GAR in the next 24 months. In addition, Mr. Formosa is fined the sum of $5,000. |
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| 18/01/2017 | Gerard O'Keeffe | GAR83 (1A) and GAR83 (2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Tough As Nails’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Warragul meeting on 2 August 2016. Failing to present the greyhound ‘Tough As Nails’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Sandown meeting on 25 August 2016. Failing to present the greyhound ‘Rosco Fields’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Warragul meeting on 1 September 2016. The RADB penalty is a $1,500 fine with $500 of that sum being suspended pending no further breach of GAR83 in the next 12 months. In addition Tough as Nails is disqualified from race 6 at Warragul on 2 August 2016 and race 3 at Sandown on 25 August 2016. Rosco Fields is disqualified from race 2 at Warragul on 1 September 2016. Tough as Nails is also disqualified from race 8 at Warragul on 9 August 2016, being an event in the series part of which was the event on 2 August 2016. See GAR83 (5) (b). |
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| 18/01/2017 | Peter Parr | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Bonza Magic’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Traralgon meeting on 1 August 2016. The RADB penalty is a $500 fine. In addition “Bonza Magic” is disqualified from race 2 at Traralgon on 1 August 2016. |
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| 17/01/2017 | Sam Liuzzi | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Fabstar’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Ballarat meeting on 25 May 2016. The RADB penalty is 6 months disqualification with 3 months suspended on the condition that no further breach of GAR 83 occurs in the next 12 months. The period of disqualification will commence on 26 January 2017. In addition, Fabstar is disqualified from race 8 at Ballarat on 25 May 2016. |
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| 17/01/2017 | Robert Conway | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Galloping Fantom’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Traralgon meeting on 3 September 2016. The RADB penalty is 3 months disqualification to be wholly suspended pending no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. In addition we impose a fine of $2,000. In addition, Galloping Fantom is disqualified from race 4 at Traralgon on 3 September 2016. |
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| 16/01/2017 | Steven Trotman | VCAT appeal in relation to RADB decision handed down on 9 January 2017. A directions hearing has been set for 23 January 2017 at 3:00pm. |
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| 12/01/2017 | Brian Brown | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Shout Out Loud’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Meadows meeting on 24 August 2016. The RADB penalty is a $2,000 fine, In addition, Shout Out Loud, will be disqualified from race 9 at the Meadows on 24 August 2016. |
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| 11/01/2017 | John Telling | GAR83(2)(3) failing to present the greyhound ‘Tinderella’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Traralgon meeting on 30 April 2016 and 12 June 2016 at Sale. The RADB penalty is 3 months disqualification. In addition, Tinderella is disqualified from race 12 at Traralgon on 30 April 2016. The penalty in respect of the 30 April 2016 to be served concurrently with the penalty for the 12 June event. The penalty for the 12 June event is 6 months with 3 months of that time being suspended subject to there being no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. In addition Tinderella is disqualified from race 5 at Sale on 12 June 2016. The period of disqualification shall commence on 20 January 2017. |
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| 09/01/2017 | Steven Trotman | GAR 83(2)(3) A Directions Hearing is set down for Thursday, 1 December 2016, at 11.00am. The date for hearing of the charges is fixed for Monday 9 January 2017 at 10am, further, Tuesday 10 January if required, venue TBC. The RADB penalty is 18 months disqualification with 6 months of that period being suspended for 24 months pending no further breach of GAR 83. The period of disqualification shall commence on 18 January 2017. In addition, Riverside Mons is disqualified from race 2 at Sale on 22 May 2016. |
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| 04/01/2017 | Bradley Mitchem | VCAT stay order received in relation to RADB decision on 21 December 2016. |
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