Stewards Inquiries

Date	Name	Offence	Link
13/05/2022	Mr Ricky Coleman	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 26 October 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(f)(iv) - Engaging in the use of insulting, improper and/or offensive language towards a person having official duties in regard to greyhound racing at Geelong Greyhound Racing Club. Matter heard by the VRT on 13 May 2022 where a 3-month suspension was imposed, in addition to a $1500 fine, with $500 suspended for 24 months.	Click Here
10/05/2022	Mr Joseph Sultana	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, Codeine, Oripavine and Thebaine in the greyhound "Panadero Grace" when it was presented to compete at the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 2 August 2021.	Click Here
04/05/2022	Mr. Ronald Fisher	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 My Mascara when it was presented to compete at the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 13 September 2021.	Click Here
25/04/2022	Mrs Constance McMillan	At the Healesville Greyhound Racing Club on 22 March 2022, engaged in conduct that was detrimental and/or prejudicial to the interest and/or control of greyhound racing.	Click Here
22/04/2022	Mr Corey Fulford	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 23 June 2021 into alleged breaches of LR 42.6(a) - An Owner must make all reasonable efforts to avoid euthanasia of their greyhound by finding it a suitable long term home, LR 42.6(b) - An Owner must provide the Board with at least 14 days but no more than 42 days, prior written notice, in the approved form, of an intention to euthanase a fit and healthy greyhound and and LR 42.9(a) - failure to notify the Board within 2 working days of the deaths of greyhounds and provide a veterinary certificate of euthanasia where available. Matter heard by the VRT on 22 April 2022. The VRT imposed a total suspension period of 15 months (wholly suspended for 15 months) and a $750 fine.	Click Here
22/04/2022	Mr Lindsay Fulford	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 23 August 2021 into alleged breaches of LR 42.6(a) - An Owner must make all reasonable efforts to avoid euthanasia of their greyhound by finding it a suitable long term home, LR 42.6(b) - An Owner must provide the Board with at least 14 days but no more than 42 days, prior written notice, in the approved form, of an intention to euthanase a fit and healthy greyhound and and LR 42.9(a) - failure to notify the Board within 2 working days of the deaths of greyhounds and provide a veterinary certificate of euthanasia where available. Matter heard by the VRT on 22 April 2022. The VRT imposed a 6-month suspension (wholly suspended for 6 months), in addition to a further 3-month suspension (wholly suspended for 3 months).	Click Here
20/04/2022	Mr. Garry Anders	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Morphine & Codeine in the greyhound "Mr. Deeds" when it was presented to compete at the Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 27 September 2021.	Click Here
13/04/2022	Ms Lina Repici	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 20 December 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 13 April 2022 where a $250 fine was imposed, with $150 suspended for 12 months.	Click Here
08/04/2022	Mr Kevin Ward	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 13 January 2021 into alleged breaches of LRR 42.1 - keeps a greyhound in conditions which are dangerous or detrimental to the health and safety of a greyhound, GAR 106(1)(c) - failure to ensure greyhounds are provided with kennels which are kept in a clean and sanitary condition, GAR 106(1)(d) - failure to provide veterinary attention where necessary and GAR106(2) - failure to exercise reasonable care and supervision, necessary to prevent a greyhound from being subjected to unnecessary pain or suffering. Matter finalised by the VRT on 8 April 2022. The VRT imposed a total disqualification period of 12 months.	Click Here
02/04/2022	Mr. Gerry Sneyders	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 Brandeen Jerry when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 2 April 2022.
29/03/2022	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.	Click Here
28/03/2022	Mrs Lorraine Cookson	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 26 May 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR 86(d) - makes a false or misleading statement in relation to an investigation, GAR 86(o) - done a thing, which in the opinion of the Stewards, is improper or constitutes misconduct, when attempting to hide a device to prevent its discovery by Stewards and GAR 86(ae)(ii) - possession of any device capable of inflicting undue suffering on a greyhound. Matter heard by the VRT on 28 March 2022. The VRT imposed a total suspension period of 9 months, wholly suspended for 12 months, in addition to a $1000 fine.	Click Here
27/03/2022	Mr. Garry Barnsley	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 Block Busted when it was presented to compete at the Sale Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 27 March 2022.
26/03/2022	Mr. Gregory Schofield	At the Horsham Greyhound Racing Club on 30 November 2021, Mr Gregory Schofield failed to retrieve the greyhound "NANGAR TROY", by the appointed time, prior to the start of Race 12. At the Horsham Greyhound Racing Club on 30 November 2021, Mr Gregory Schofield engaged in conduct that was detrimental and/or prejudicial to the image of racing. At the Horsham Greyhound Racing Club on 30 November 2021, Mr Gregory Schofield engaged in conduct that was detrimental and/or prejudicial to the control of racing.	Click Here
25/03/2022	Mr Andrew Wood	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 30 June 2021 into alleged breaches of LRR 42.9(a) - failure to notify the Board within 2 working days of the death of four (4) greyhounds, and LRR 42.6(i)(i) - an Owner must keep detailed records of their compliance with LR42.6. The VRT imposed a total suspension period of 6 months, wholly suspended for 24 months, in addition to a total fine of $1000.	Click Here
24/03/2022	Mr. Jonathon Gaut	At the Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club on 22 March 2022, Mr. Jonathon Gaut engaged in conduct that was detrimental and/or prejudicial to the image of greyhound racing.	Click Here
23/03/2022	Mr Peter Dunlevey	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 29 April 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR105(4)(i) - a registered person shall within 3 working days of a greyhound leaving the person’s care or custody, give notice to the Controlling Body of that occurrence. Matter heard by the VRT on 23 March 2022. The VRT imposed a total suspension period of 3 months, wholly suspended for 12 months, in addition to a $500 fine.	Click Here
23/03/2022	Mr Tim Hore	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 29 April 2021 into alleged breaches of LRR 42.9(a) -failure to notify the Board within 2 working days of the death of four (4) greyhounds, LRR 42.9(c) - failure to dispose of four (4) deceased greyhounds via a method approved by the Board and GAR105(4)(i) - a registered person shall within 3 working days of a greyhound leaving the person’s care or custody, give notice to the Controlling Body of that occurrence. Matter heard by the VRT on 23 March 2022. The VRT imposed a total suspension period of 9 months, wholly suspended for 24 months, in addition to a total fine of $1500.	Click Here
23/03/2022	Mr. Martin Hanke	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Lamitrogine in the greyhound Affair Bit when it was presented to compete at the Meadows Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 23 March 2022.
17/03/2022	Mr Craig Trickett	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 21 April 2020 into alleged breaches of GAR86(u) - failure to register syndicates, GAR86(o) - the management of syndicates in a manner which, in the opinion of the Stewards, was dishonest, corrupt, and/or constitutes misconduct, GAR86(d) - makes a false or misleading statement in relation to an inquiry and GAR86(p) - failure to comply with the lawful orders of a Steward. Matter heard by the VRT on 17 March 2022. The VRT imposed a total disqualification period of 5 years, with 2 years suspended for 5 years.	Click Here
16/03/2022	Mr. Martin Hanke	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Lamitrogine in the greyhound Affair Bit when it was presented to compete at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 16 March 2022.
11/03/2022	Ms Adele Powell	At the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club on 24 February 2022, Ms. Adele Powell, during kennelling, engaged in conduct that was detrimental and/or prejudicial to the interest and image of greyhound racing	Click Here
10/03/2022	Mr. Raymond Sellars	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Sotalol in the greyhound Over Slips when it was presented to compete at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 10 March 2022.
08/03/2022	Mr Brett Cook	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 21 October 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(o) - engaged in behaviour towards GRV staff which, in the opinion of the Stewards, is improper and constitutes misconduct. Matter heard by the VRT on 8 March 2022, where a 3-month disqualification and $1,000 fine were imposed.	Click Here
03/03/2022	Mrs Brooke Ennis	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Carprofen in the greyhound Amron Boy when it was presented to compete at the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 3 March 2022.
02/03/2022	Mr. Daniel Webber	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 Bluenose Best when it was presented to compete at the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 2 March 2022.
01/03/2022	Mr Jeffrey Guy	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 25 November 2020 into alleged breaches of LRR 42.9(a) - failure to notify the Board within 2 working days of the death of 5 greyhounds, LRR 42.9(c) - failure to dispose of five (5) deceased greyhounds via a method approved by the Board and GAR 106(1)(c) - failure to provide greyhounds with kennels constructed of a standard approved by the Controlling Body which are adequate in size and which are kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Matter heard by the VRT on 1 March 2022. The VRT imposed a total suspension period of 9-months (wholly suspended) and a $2,000 fine.	Click Here
01/03/2022	Mr Stephen Lenehan	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 2 December 2020 into alleged breaches of LRR 42.9(a) - failure to notify the Board within 2 working days of the death of 5 greyhounds, LRR 42.9(c) - failure to dispose of five (5) deceased greyhounds via a method approved by the Board and LRR 42.6(i)(i) - an Owner must keep detailed records of their compliance with LR42.6. Matter heard by the VRT on 1 March 2022. The VRT imposed a $500 fine on each charge, to be served cumulatively.	Click Here
26/02/2022	Mr. Max Cameron	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 Just A Minute when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 26 February 2022.
25/02/2022	Ms. Stacey Evans	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 Evan's Almighty when it was presented to compete at the Healesville Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 25 February 2022.
23/02/2022	Mr Aaron Farley	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 4 February 2022 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing at Traralgon on 18th December 2021. Inquiry completed 23 February 2022 where a $500 fine was imposed and wholly suspended for 12 months.	Click Here
22/02/2022	Miss Katherine Brooks	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 4 December 2020 into alleged breaches of GAR86(o) - has, in relation to a greyhound or greyhound racing, done a thing which, in the opinion of the Stewards, is negligent, improper, or constitutes misconduct; LRR42.9(a) - failure to notify the Board within 2 working days of the death of a greyhound and LRR42.6(i)(i) - an Owner must keep detailed records of their compliance with LR42.6. Matter heard by the VRT on 22 February 2022. The VRT imposed a total disqualification period of 21 months. A further 3-month disqualification was wholly suspended for 3 years.	Click Here
22/02/2022	Mr Douglas Blake	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 7 December 2020 into alleged breaches of GAR86(o) - has, in relation to a greyhound or greyhound racing, done a thing which in the opinion of the Stewards is negligent, improper or constitutes misconduct and GAR86(e) - failure to attend or give evidence at an inquiry. Matter heard by the VRT on 22 February 2022 where a 3-month disqualification was imposed.	Click Here
22/02/2022	Mrs. Rosalyn Hume	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 Rio Hato when it was presented to compete at the Horsham Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 22 February 2022.
19/02/2022	Mr Jamie Hosking	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 Micks Recall when it was presented to compete at the Meadows Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 19 February 2022.
17/02/2022	Mr Vince Tullio	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 25 June 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR86(o) - obstruction of a kennel inspection, removal of greyhounds from their registered kennelling address without permission of the Owners and making subsequent financial demands of the owners, which, in the opinion of the Stewards, is improper or constitutes misconduct and LRR42.9(a) - failure to notify the Board within 2 working days of the death of five (5) greyhounds. Matter finalised by the VRT on 11 April 2022. The VRT imposed a total disqualification period of 8 months, in addition to a $1000 fine.	Click Here
17/02/2022	Ms Xiao Cheng	Investigative Stewards opened and completed an inquiry on 17 February 2022 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Investigative Stewards imposed a 6-month suspension and a $2000 fine (wholly suspended for 24 months).	Click Here
15/02/2022	Mr David Basile	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 11 February 2021 into alleged breaches of LRR 42.6(i) - an Owner must keep detailed records of their compliance with LR42.6, GAR 105(4)(i) - a registered person shall within 3 working days of a greyhound coming pursuant to the person’s care or custody, give notice to the Controlling Body of that occurrence and GAR 86(p) - failure to comply with the lawful order of a Steward. Matter heard by the VRT on 15 February 2022. The VRT imposed a 3-month suspension (wholly suspended for 12 months) on each charge, to be served concurrently. Additionally, a total fine of $1500 was imposed.	Click Here
14/02/2022	Mr William Wilson	Investigative Stewards opened and completed an inquiry on 14 February 2022 into alleged breaches of GAR86(o) - has, in relation to the veterinary treatment of a greyhound, done a thing which, in the opinion of the Stewards, is negligent. Investigative Stewards imposed a 6-month suspension, wholly suspended for 24 months.	Click Here
11/02/2022	Mr Jeffrey Guy	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 8 February 2022 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing at the Horsham Greyhound Racing Club. Inquiry completed 11 February 2022 where Investigative Stewards imposed a 1-month suspension, wholly suspended for 12 months, and a $250 fine. This finding constitutes a breach of the suspended fine imposed by the Stewards Hearing Report on 5 January 2022, resulting in the reactivation of a $250 fine.	Click Here
10/02/2022	Mr Kenneth Kubik	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 8 January 2021 into alleged breaches of LRR42.6(a) - an Owner must make all reasonable efforts to avoid euthanasia of their greyhound by finding it a suitable long term home, LRR42.6(i) - an Owner must keep detailed records of their compliance with LR42.6, GAR105(4)(i) - a registered person shall within 3 working days of a greyhound leaving the person’s care or custody give notice to the Controlling Body of that occurrence and GAR86(o) - surrendering a greyhound to a Pound despite receiving previous education under the Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds which, in the opinion of the Stewards, is improper. Matter heard by the VRT on 10 February 2022. The VRT imposed a 3-month suspension and a $1,000 fine. A further 3-month suspension is wholly suspended for 12 months.	Click Here
10/02/2022	Ms. Chloe Kerr	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 Just Saying when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 10 February 2022.
01/02/2022	Mr Garry Harding	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 26 November 2020 into alleged breaches of LRR 42.18 (b) - have possession of sheepskin item on grounds where greyhounds are kept and trained which may reasonably be capable of being or likely to be used as a lure to entice or encourage a greyhound to pursue it. Matter heard before the VRT on 1 February 2022 where Mr Harding was found guilty, and a 12-month disqualification was imposed.	Click Here
31/01/2022	Mr. Clayton King	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 Bongino when it was presented to compete at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 31 January 2022.
30/01/2022	Mr. Gavin Gledhill	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 Ivanka Tea when it was presented to compete at the Healesville Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 30 January 2022.
24/01/2022	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.	Click Here
20/01/2022	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.	Click Here
17/01/2022	Mr. John Lindrea	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 Mayhem's Quest when it was presented to compete at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 17 January 2022.
13/01/2022	Mr Peter Kelly	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 5 March 2020 into alleged breaches of GAR86(o) - during a period of suspension, allowed a registered greyhound to come into his care without seeking the prior approval of the GRV Board which, in the opinion of the Stewards is improper and/or constitutes misconduct. Matter heard by the VRT on 13 January 2022. The VRT imposed a 6-month disqualification, wholly suspended for 24 months, and a $5000 fine.	Click Here
13/01/2022	Mr Tony Tufo	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 1 September 2020 into alleged breaches of GAR86(o) - kennelling a greyhound in the care and custody of a suspended participant which, in the opinion of the Stewards, is improper and/or constitutes misconduct and GAR105(4)(i) - a registered person shall within 3 working days of a greyhound coming pursuant to or leaving the person’s care or custody, give notice to the Controlling Body of that occurrence. Matter heard by the VRT on 13 January 2022. The VRT imposed a 3-month suspension, wholly suspended for 12 months, and a $2,500 fine.	Click Here
11/01/2022	Mr Michael Harvie	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 21 September 2020 into alleged breaches of GAR 86 (p) - Failure to comply with the lawful order of a Steward, GAR 106 (1) (a) - Failure to provide greyhounds with sufficient drink and protective apparel, GAR 106 (1) (b) - Failure to provide greyhounds with proper exercise, GAR 106 (1) (c) - Failure to provide kennels of a standard approved by GRV which are kept in sanitary conditions and LRR 42.1 - Kept greyhounds in conditions which are dangerous or detrimental to the health and safety of the greyhounds. Matter heard by the VRT on 11 January 2022. The VRT imposed total suspension period of 19 months, with 7 months of that period suspended for 24 months. Additionally, a total fine of $2000 was imposed.	Click Here
10/01/2022	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.	Click Here
10/01/2022	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.	Click Here
09/01/2022	Mr. Justin Bowman	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 Targod Shirley when it was presented to compete at the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 9 January 2022.
06/01/2022	Mr. Clifford Smith	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 Missile Edition when it was presented to compete at the Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 6 January 2022.
06/01/2022	Mr Jeffrey Guy	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 5 January 2022 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing on a social media forum. Inquiry completed 6 January 2022 where a $750 fine was imposed, with $250 suspended for 12 months.	Click Here
06/01/2022	Mr Darrell Leathan	Investigative Stewards opened and completed an inquiry on 6 January 2022 into alleged breaches of GAR86(q) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing at the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club. Investigative Stewards imposed a $250.00 fine, which was wholly suspended for 12 months.	Click Here