Stewards Inquiries

Date	Name	Offence	Link
08/03/2023	Mr Darrell Leathan	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 12 January 2023 into alleged breaches of LR12.1 - every effort must be made by the Owner of the greyhound to rehome to an appropriate home, LR12.2.1 - an Owner must keep detailed records of their compliance with rehoming responsibilities, GAR24(1) - greyhounds must be surgically sterilised before leave the care and custody of the owner for retirement and GAR156(w) - failure to comply with a code of practice adopted by a Controlling Body. Matter finalised on 8 March 2023. Investigative Stewards imposed a 1-month suspension, wholly suspended for 12 months, and a $500 fine with $250 suspended for 12 months.	Click Here
01/03/2023	Mr Troy Dorrington	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Pentobarbitone in the greyhound Blue Bandana when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 16 June 2022.	Click Here
28/02/2023	Ms. Maria Barber	Engaged in conduct that was detrimental and/or prejudicial to the image and control of greyhound racing by speaking in a loud and hostile manner toward GRV Veterinarian Dr. Madonna Buiter whilst in the presence of Stewards and a registered participant.	Click Here
27/02/2023	Mr Ibrahim Kama	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 19 December 2022 into alleged breaches of GAR165(a) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control or promotion of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 27 February 2023 where Investigative Stewards imposed a 1-month suspension, wholly suspended for 12 months, and a $500 fine with $250 suspended for 12 months.	Click Here
24/02/2023	Mr Damien Senn	Investigative Stewards opened an inquiry on 22 June 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR 86(o) - done a thing, which, in the opinion of the Stewards, is negligent or constitutes misconduct and GAR86(e) - failure to attend an inquiry when directed by the Stewards. Matter heard by the VRT on 24 February 2023. The VRT imposed a total disqualification period of 18 months.	Click Here
23/02/2023	Mr. Geoff Howell	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 Rumour is Fact when it was presented to compete at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 6 May 2022.	Click Here
21/02/2023	Mr Kevin McMahon	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 27 May 2022 into alleged breaches of GAR21(1)(a), 21(1)(c), 21(1)(d) & 21(1)(e) - A person must ensure that greyhounds are at all times provided with proper and sufficient food, drink and protective apparel, kennels which are adequate in size and kept in a clean and sanitary condition, veterinary attention when necessary and appropriate treatment for a sick greyhound, GAR21(3) - A person shall not cause or permit on any premises occupied by that person, any condition that is likely to be dangerous to the health, welfare or safety of greyhounds, and GAR86(q) - Engages in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control or promotion of greyhound racing. Matter heard by the VRT on 21 February 2023. The VRT imposed a total disqualification period of 6 months, in addition to a $500 fine.	Click Here
16/02/2023	Mr Michael Gibbons	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 30 January 2023 into alleged breaches of GAR165(a) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control or promotion of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 16 February 2023 where Investigative Stewards imposed a 3-month suspension, with 2 months suspension suspended for 24 months, and a $500 fine with $250 suspended for 24 months.	Click Here
15/02/2023	Mr Anthony Ebeyer	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 30 September 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR104(6)(c) - An official officiating in a capacity that may have an affect on the result of an Event shall not directly or indirectly engage in any betting transaction on that event and GAR 86(d) - Makes a false or misleading statement in relation to an investigation or inquiry. Matter finalised by the VRT on 15 February 2023. The VRT imposed a 12-month disqualification and a $500 fine.	Click Here
07/02/2023	Mr Alisdair Armstrong	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 8 November 2022 into alleged breaches of GAR165(a) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control or promotion of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed on 7 February 2023 where Investigative Stewards imposed a $500 fine, with $250 suspended for 12 months.	Click Here
07/02/2023	Mrs Patricia Smith	At the Horsham Greyhound Race Meeting on Tuesday 07 February 2023, Mrs Smith used a Barking Muzzle on the greyhound Taz’s Classified; the use of a Barking Muzzle at a race meeting not being a circumstance approved by the Controlling Body. GAR 30(2)	Click Here
03/02/2023	Mr Guiseppe Girvasi	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 9 April 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR106(1)(d) - A registered person must ensure that greyhounds are provided with veterinary attention when necessary, GAR106(2) - A registered person must exercise such reasonable care and supervision to prevent greyhounds from being subjected to unnecessary pain or suffering, GAR84A - The person in charge of a greyhound must keep and retain records detailing all treatments administered to a greyhound which are to be kept in accordance with this rule and GAR86(p) - failure to comply with the lawful order of a Steward. Matter finalised by the VRT on 3 February 2023. The VRT imposed a total disqualification period of 6 months, in addition to a $800 fine.	Click Here
01/02/2023	Mr. Matthew Lanigan, Ms. Deb Carr and Mr. Adrian Kenyon	Stewards conducted an inquiry into the eligibilities of Tom Keeping (Race 8), Let Fly (Race 9), and Blackpool Ruth (Race 9) at the Horsham Greyhound Club race meeting held on 31st January 2023, due to being ineligible.	Click Here
01/02/2023	Mrs Jennifer Gieschen	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 Valencia Ted when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 12 August 2022.	Click Here
31/01/2023	Mr Brian Hodgson	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Guaifenesin in the greyhound Major Currency when presented to compete at the Horsham Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 31 January 2023.
30/01/2023	Mr. Joe Interligi	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Piroxicam and 5-Hydroxypiroxicam in the greyhound Inter Teddy when it was presented to compete at the Healesville Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 6 July 2022.	Click Here
24/01/2023	Mr David Basile	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 21 September 2019 into alleged breaches of GAR106(1) - a registered person must ensure that greyhounds are provided at all times with proper and sufficient food and drink, veterinary attention when necessary and kennels which are adequate in size and kept in a clean and sanitary condition, GAR106(2) - a registered person must exercise such reasonable care and supervision as may be necessary to prevent greyhounds pursuant to the person's care or custody from being subjected to unnecessary pain or suffering., LR42.1 - keeping greyhounds in conditions which are dangerous or detrimental to their health and safety, GAR86(o) - done a thing, which, in the opinion of the Stewards, is improper or constitutes misconduct, GAR86(q) - engages in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the welfare, image or control of greyhound racing, GAR86(p) - failure to comply with the lawful order of a Steward and GAR86(e) - failure to attend an inquiry as directed by Stewards. Matter heard by the VRT on 24 January 2023. The VRT imposed a total disqualification period of 5 years and 3 months, in addition to a $1000 fine.	Click Here
21/01/2023	Ms. Tammy Kennedy-Harris	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Guaifenesin in the greyhound Quincee Bale when presented to compete at the Meadows Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 21 January 2023.
20/01/2023	Mr Gavin Burke	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 Savvy Bee Chaser when it was presented to compete at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 20 January 2023.
19/01/2023	Mrs Andrea Gurry	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Guaifenesin in the greyhounds Kinimakatka and Alabama Anna when they were presented to compete at the Horsham Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 21 June 2022.	Click Here
18/01/2023	Mr Troy Scott	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 10 July 2019 into alleged breaches of GAR86(u) - commits a breach of the Rules relating to syndicates, GAR86(o) - done a thing, which, in the opinion of the Stewards, is dishonest, improper or constitutes misconduct and GAR86(q) - engages in conduct which is in any way detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control or promotion of greyhound racing. Matter finalised by the VRT on 18 January 2023. The VRT imposed a total disqualification period of 5 years.	Click Here
11/01/2023	Mr. Patrick Bull	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Caffeine, Theobromine, Theophylline & Paraxanthine in the greyhound Taltarni Black when it was presented to compete at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 29 April 2022.	Click Here
10/01/2023	Mr. John Caulfield	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Guaifenesin in the greyhound Ertugrul Bey when it was presented to compete at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held 16 May 2022.	Click Here
01/01/2023	Mr. Trevor Whitford	Engaged in conduct that was detrimental and/or prejudicial to the image and control of greyhound racing by speaking in an aggressive, loud and hostile manner toward Stewards whilst in the wash bay/kennel block area and in the Stewards Room.	Click Here