Stewards Inquiries

Date	Name	Offence	Link
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).	Click Here
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	Click Here
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.	Click Here
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.
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.
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.	Click Here
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.	Click Here
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.	Click Here
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.	Click Here
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.	Click Here
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.	Click Here
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.	Click Here
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.	Click Here
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.
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.	Click Here
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.
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.	Click Here
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.	Click Here
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.	Click Here
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.	Click Here
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.	Click Here
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.	Click Here
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.