Stewards Inquiries
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| 04/08/2021 | Mr. Matthew Nash | At the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club on Wednesday 4 August 2021, Mr. Matthew Nash engaged in conduct that was detrimental and prejudicial to the interest, image and control of greyhound racing |
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| 27/07/2021 | Mr. Neville Wakefield | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Salbutamol in the greyhound "Security Man" when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 27 July 2021. | |
| 17/07/2021 | Mr. Malcolm Carr | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Lignocaine & Hydroxylignocaine in the greyhound "Tiger's On Fire" when it was presented to compete at the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 17 July 2021. | |
| 17/07/2021 | The conduct of registered persons in the foyer & restaurant area at The Meadows on Saturday 17 July 2021 | At the Meadows Greyhound Racing Association (MGRA) race-meeting on Saturday 17 July 2021, GRV Stewards opened an inquiry into an alleged verbal altercation between licensed participants Mrs. Seona Thompson and Mr. Glenn Rounds in the foyer and main dining area of the Meadows Function Centre facility, during the race-meeting. |
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| 16/07/2021 | Mr. Donald Jarvis | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Theobromine in the greyhound Ms. Lucky Leaves when it was presented to compete at the Healesville Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 16 July 2021. | |
| 16/07/2021 | Mr. Neville Wakefield | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Salbutamol in the greyhound "Security Man" when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 16 July 2021. | |
| 05/07/2021 | Mr. Guiseppe Girvasi | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Procaine in the greyhound Natalie Lee when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 5 July 2021. | |
| 29/06/2021 | Mrs. Deborah Coleman | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Arsenic in the greyhound "Midnight Vandal" when it was presented to compete at the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 29 June 2021. | |
| 16/06/2021 | Mr Lewis Green | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 16 June 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 23 June 2021 where a $500.00 fine was imposed, with $250.00 suspended for 12 months. |
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| 10/06/2021 | Result of Race 11 at Warragul on 10 June 2021 | On Thursday 17 June 2021, GRV Stewards finalised an inquiry into the outcome of Race 11 at Warragul on Thursday 10 June 2021. |
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| 09/06/2021 | Mr Bernard Courts | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 9 June 2021 into alleged breaches of LRR12.6 - no person shall catch a greyhound on raceday unless they are a registered Catcher, Attendant or Trainer and GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 30 June 2021 where Investigative Stewards imposed a $250 fine regarding LRR12.6 and a $250 fine, wholly suspended for 12 months, regarding GAR86(q). |
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| 02/06/2021 | Mr. Lloyd Fitzgerald | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Cobalt in the greyhound One Tonne when it was presented to compete at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 2 June 2021. | |
| 30/05/2021 | Mr. Ronald Winter | Made inappropriate comments in the Vets Room shortly after Race 5 at the Sale Greyhound Racing Club on Sunday 30 May 2021. |
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| 28/05/2021 | Mr Arend Gringhuis | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the permanently banned prohibited substances Pholcodine and Morphine in the greyhound "Eilish's Dream" when it was presented to compete at the Healesville Greyhound Racing Association race-meeting held on 28 May 2021. | |
| 27/05/2021 | Mrs. Andrea Dailly | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Desmopressin in the greyhound Radek Bale when it was presented to compete at the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 27 May 2021. | |
| 18/05/2021 | Mrs Maureen Brown | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 25 May 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 28 May 2021 where Investigative Stewards imposed a $250.00 fine and a 1 month suspension (wholly suspended for 12 months). |
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| 15/05/2021 | Mr William Rudd | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Salbutamol in the greyhound Secret Agent Man when it was presented to compete at the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 15 May 2021. | |
| 11/05/2021 | Mr Gary Febey | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 25 August 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Omits to do any act which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 31 August 2021 where a $250.00 fine was imposed. |
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| 30/04/2021 | The eligibility of Especial One to race at the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club on 30 April 2021 | The eligibility of Especial One to race at the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club on 30 April 2021 |
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| 29/04/2021 | Mr Robert Hodgson | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Cobalt in the greyhound Kraken Courage when it was presented to compete at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 29 April 2021. | |
| 22/04/2021 | Mr Shane Jack | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 15 June 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 23 July 2021 where a $750.00 fine was imposed, with $250.00 suspended for 12 months. Following a legal review of the matter in September 2021, the Stewards have determined to accept the recommendation made to Investigative Stewards to withdraw the charge and penalty imposed. |
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| 12/04/2021 | Mr Paul Hammerstein | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 30 April 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 4 May 2021 where a $250.00 fine was imposed and wholly suspended for 12 months. |
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| 06/04/2021 | Mrs Rita Gatt | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Arsenic in the greyhound "Bobbie Buble" when it was presented to compete at the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting on 6 April 2021. | |
| 05/04/2021 | Mrs. Constance McMillian | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Guaifenesin, Procaine, Lignocaine and 3-hydroxylignocaine in the greyhound Tinker China when it was presented to compete at the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 5 April 2021. | |
| 31/03/2021 | Mr Ashley Craven | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the permanently banned prohibited substances Pholcodine and Morphine in the greyhound "Tarra Rocket" when it was presented to compete at The Meadows Greyhound Racing Association race-meeting on 31 March 2021. | |
| 30/03/2021 | Mrs Rita Gatt | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the permanently banned prohibited substances Morphine and Codeine and the prohibited substance Arsenic in the greyhound "Bobbie Buble" when it was presented to compete at the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting on 30 March 2021. | |
| 23/03/2021 | Mr Wayne Gummow | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 31 March 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(p) - Failure to comply with the lawful order of a Steward. Matter heard by the VRT on 27 September 2021 where a $500 fine was imposed, with $300 suspended for 12 months. | |
| 22/03/2021 | Mrs. Delaine Vigor | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Caffeine & Theobromine in the greyhound Fairytale Poppy when it was presented to compete at the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 22 March 2021. | |
| 15/03/2021 | Mr. Benjamin Magri | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Ketoprofen in the greyhound Aston Gwen when it was presented to compete at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 15 March 2021. | |
| 12/03/2021 | Mr Correy Grenfell | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 24 March 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 26 March 2021 where a $500.00 fine was imposed, with $250.00 suspended for 12 months. |
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| 05/03/2021 | Mr Clint Capuano | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 24 March 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 26 March 2021 where a $500.00 fine was imposed, with $250.00 suspended for 12 months. |
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| 04/03/2021 | Mr Edwin Caruana | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 14 April 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR127(6) - A bitch shall not be used for breeding purposes unless registered as a 'breeding female'. Inquiry completed 20 May 2021 where a $250.00 fine was imposed. |
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| 04/03/2021 | Mrs Seona Thompson | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 14 April 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR127A(1) - Prior to any service or artificial insemination, the appropriate registered person shall positively identify the breeding female presented to be served or inseminated. The appropriate registered person shall also, prior to any service or artificial insemination, confirm that the breeding female is currently eligible for breeding. Inquiry completed 26 May 2021 where a $250.00 fine was imposed. |
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| 03/03/2021 | Mr. Simon Barker | The level of Arsenic in a race-day sample taken from Hold The Line when racing at Bendigo on 3 March 2021. |
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| 02/03/2021 | Mr Des Douch | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 11 May 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 14 May 2021 where a $250.00 fine was imposed. |
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| 02/03/2021 | Mr Simon Humphries | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 4 May 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 14 May 2021. Appeal heard by the VRT on 26 May 2021 where the penalty was varied to a 6 month suspension (with 4 months suspended for 24 months) and a $500 fine. The penalty from the Investigative Stewards' hearing on 6 August 2020 is reactivated (1 month suspension and $250 fine), therefore resulting in an immediate 3 month suspension and a $750 fine. | |
| 24/02/2021 | Mr Raymond Henness | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Hydrochlorothiazide in the greyhound "Resurrection" when it was presented to compete at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 24 February 2021. | |
| 22/02/2021 | Ms Lournay Malcolm | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 5 March 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 10 March 2021 where a 6-month suspension (with 3 months suspended for 12 months) and a $500.00 fine (with $250 suspended for 12 months) were imposed. |
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| 22/02/2021 | Mr. Marc Cahill | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Levisomole in the greyhound Forensic Lass when it was presented to compete at the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 22 February 2021. | |
| 19/02/2021 | Mr. John Galea | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Theobromine in the greyhound Sisco Ride when it was presented to compete at the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 19 February 2021. | |
| 19/02/2021 | Mr Neville Wakefield | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Salbutamol in the greyhound "Ultimate Mayhem" when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 19 February 2021. | |
| 19/02/2021 | Mr Raymond Henness | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Hydrochlorothiazide in the greyhound "Oh Mary" when it was presented to compete at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 19 February 2021. | |
| 14/02/2021 | Ms Lina Repici | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Pholcodine in the greyhound "Parumba Barty" when it was presented to compete at the Sale Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 14 February 2021. | |
| 13/02/2021 | Mr Mark Delbridge | The handling of ‘Chopper Bale’ at the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club on 13 February 2021 in a manner that was detrimental and/or prejudicial to the interests and image of greyhound racing. |
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| 12/02/2021 | Ms Kaylah Thorburn | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Meloxicam in the greyhound "Tribal" when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 12 February 2021. |
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| 11/02/2021 | Ms Julie Ward | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited of the presence of the prohibited substance 'Cobalt' and the permanently banned prohibited substances 'Naloxone' and 'Oxymorphone' in the greyhound "Tin Can Sam" when it was presented to compete at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club meeting on 11 February 2021. | |
| 05/02/2021 | Mr Sargon Kando | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance 17-Methylmorphinian-3-ol in the greyhound "Ziem's Park Girl" when it was presented to compete at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 5 February 2021. | |
| 25/01/2021 | Mr Alisdair Armstrong | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 10 February 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 15 February 2021 where a $250.00 fine was imposed, with $150.00 suspended for 12 months. |
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| 24/01/2021 | Ms Cassendra Jayakody | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Theobromine in the greyhound "Dyna Virion" when it was presented to compete at the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 24 January 2021. | |
| 18/01/2021 | Mr. Peter Knott | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited of the presence of prohibited substance Levamisole in the greyhound "Especial Envoy" when it was presented to compete at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting on 18 January 2021. |
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| 16/01/2021 | Ms Lyn Smith | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 11 February 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 22 April 2021 where a $250.00 fine was imposed. |
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| 15/01/2021 | Ms Judith McMahon | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 11 February 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 12 March 2021 where a $1000.00 fine was imposed and wholly suspended for 12 months. |
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| 12/01/2021 | Mr Jess Grima | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 13 January 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR105(4)(i) - A registered person shall notify the controlling body within 3 working days of a greyhound coming pursuant to or leaving their care and custody. Inquiry completed 19 March 2021 where a $500.00 fine was imposed, with $250.00 suspended for 6 months. |
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| 11/01/2021 | Ms Kerrie Smyth | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 11 January 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR105(4)(i) - A registered person shall notify the controlling body within 3 working days of a greyhound coming pursuant to or leaving their care and custody. Inquiry completed 15 January 2021 where a $500.00 fine was imposed, with $350.00 suspended for 12 months. |
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| 09/01/2021 | Mr Adam Richardson | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 13 January 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 18 January 2021 where a $500.00 fine was imposed, with $250.00 suspended for 12 months. |
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| 09/01/2021 | Mrs Rachel Baulch | Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 22 May 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 3 June 2021 where a $250.00 fine was imposed. |
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| 02/01/2021 | Mr. Simon Barker | Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Arsenic in the greyhound "Hold The Line" when it was presented to compete at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 2 January 2021. |
