Stewards Inquiries

Date	Name	Offence	Link
22/04/2024	Mr Joe Borg	On Monday, 22 April 2024 at the GRV Offices, Stewards finalised an inquiry into the late scratchings of Awesome Avenger and Blistered Earth from Race 8 at the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club race meeting held on Sunday, 14 April 2024.	Click Here
17/04/2024	Mr Dean Halas	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 16 April 2024 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 April 2024 where Investigative Stewards imposed a 3-month suspension with 2 months suspended for 12 months and a $500 fine with $250 suspended for 12 months pending no further breaches of GAR165(a).	Click Here
03/04/2024	Mr Adriano Moro	Investigative Stewards opened and completed an inquiry on 3 April 2024 into alleged breaches of GAR165(a) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Investigative Stewards imposed a $250 fine.	Click Here
02/04/2024	Mr Lorenzo Carbone	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 23 February 2024 into alleged breaches of GAR22(1)(a) - Notification of greyhound retirement. Inquiry completed 2 April 2024 where Investigative Stewards imposed a $500 fine.	Click Here
28/03/2024	Ms Sharlene Whitford	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Nandrolone in the greyhound "Mt. View Ginger" when it was presented to compete at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting on 29 September 2022.	Click Here
15/03/2024	Mr. Mathew Wright	Withdrawing Ice Bath Forth from Race 11 at Bendigo on 8 March 2024 for an unacceptable reason (in the opinion of the Stewards).	Click Here
05/03/2024	Mr. John Burch	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substances Theobromine and Metformin in the greyhound Busy Time when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 26 March 2023.	Click Here
05/03/2024	Mr. Jayden Cassar	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substances Caffeine, Theophylline, Paraxanthine and Theobromine in the greyhound Windy Biscuit when it was presented to compete at the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 7 August 2023.	Click Here
05/03/2024	Mr. Greg Johnson	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 Trip Me Up when it was presented to compete at the Healesville Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 3 April 2023.	Click Here
04/03/2024	Mr Scott James	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 17 January 2024 into alleged breaches of GAR 75(6)(c). Matter finalised on 4 March 2024. Investigative Stewards imposed a total fine of $5000 with $3750 suspended for 12 months and a suspension of 3 months wholly suspended for 12 months.	Click Here
04/03/2024	Mr Ibrahim Kama	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 22 September 2023 into alleged breaches of GAR156(f)(ii), GAR165(a) and GAR21(2). Matter heard by the VRT on 4 March 2024. The VRT imposed a total disqualification period of 18 months, with 6 months suspended for 24 months, and a $750 fine with $500 suspended for 24 months.	Click Here
01/03/2024	Mr. Lesley Kenyon	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 2/11/2023 into alleged breaches of GAR 165(a). Matter finalised on 01/03/2024. Investigative Stewards imposed a total fine of $500 and a 1-month suspension wholly suspended for 12 months	Click Here
28/02/2024	Mr Ronald Fisher	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 1 November 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 22 February 2024 where Investigative Stewards imposed a 4-month suspension, with 3 months suspended for 12 months. Matter appealed to the VRT on 28 February 2024 where a 1-month suspension, wholly suspended for 12 months and a $500 fine, with $250 suspended for 12 months were imposed.	Click Here
28/02/2024	Mr. Cameron Hudson	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 Amy Jay when it was presented to compete at the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 28 August 2023.	Click Here
28/02/2024	Mr. Robert Camilleri	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Codeine in the greyhound Edi Bale it was presented to compete at the Meadows Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 5 August 2023.	Click Here
28/02/2024	Mrs. Adele Powell	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance 2 - (1- hydroxyethyl) promazine sulphoxide in the greyhound Bear Lee Crime when it was presented to compete at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 26 June 2023.	Click Here
27/02/2024	Mr. Pasquale Derubeis	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substances Caffeine, Theophylline, Paraxanthine and Theobromine in the greyhound Valhalla Boy when it was presented to compete at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 28 April 2023.	Click Here
27/02/2024	Mr. Tony Interligi	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 Inter Cyborg when it was presented to compete at the Healesville Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 16 June 2023.	Click Here
27/02/2024	Mr. Pasquale Derubeis	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substances Caffeine, Theophylline, Paraxanthine and Theobromine in the greyhound Spartan's Fury when it was presented to compete at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 3 April 2023.	Click Here
27/02/2024	Mr. Pasquale Derubeis	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substances Caffeine, Theophylline, Paraxanthine and Theobromine in the greyhound Valhalla Boy when it was presented to compete at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 14 April 2023.	Click Here
27/02/2024	Mr. Pasquale Derubeis	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substances Caffeine, Theophylline, Paraxanthine and Theobromine in the greyhound Valhalla Boy when it was presented to compete at the Healesville Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 4 April 2023.	Click Here
27/02/2024	Mr Scott Blacksell	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 1 December 2023 into alleged breaches of LR12.2.1, LR12.2.2 and GAR156(w). Matter finalised on 27 February 2024. Investigative Stewards imposed a 5-month suspension with 4 months suspended for 12 months and a $1000 fine with $500 suspended for 12 months.	Click Here
23/02/2024	Mr Joseph Abela	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 30 January 2024 into alleged breaches of GAR165(c)(iii), GAR165(a) and LR68.1.3. Matter finalised on 23 February 2024. Investigative Stewards imposed a 4-month suspension, wholly suspended for 12 months, and a $1500 fine with $500 suspended for 12 months.	Click Here
22/02/2024	Mr Glenn Campbell	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 5 June 2023 into alleged breaches of LR42.9(a), GAR151(3) and GAR156(w). Matter finalised on 22 February 2024. Investigative Stewards imposed a total 3-month suspension, wholly suspended for 12 months, and a $750 fine with $250 suspended for 12 months.	Click Here
22/02/2024	Mrs. Julie Green	On Thursday 22 February 2024, GRV Stewards conducted an inquiry with Mrs Julie Green into the January 2024 transfer of training of Cookie Bale and Redshift Papa from Mr Steven Kemp in NSW to Mrs Julie Green in Victoria.	Click Here
20/02/2024	Mr Gregory Schofield	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 13 September 2023 into alleged breaches of GAR156(i), GAR156(h), LR68.1.2 and GAR164(a). Matter heard by the VRT on 20 February 2024. The VRT imposed a total disqualification period of 20 months.	Click Here
15/02/2024	Mrs Paulette Webb	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an investigation on 25 May 2022 into alleged breaches of GAR 28, GAR 156(h) and GAR 164(b). Matter heard by the VRT on 15 February 2024. The VRT imposed a total disqualification period of 18 months, in addition to a $250 fine.	Click Here
13/02/2024	Mr Stephen Whyte	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 1 February 2024 into alleged breaches of GAR165(a) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 13 February 2024 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
13/02/2024	Mr Troy Scott	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 29 April 2021 into alleged breaches of GAR106(1)(c), GAR86(p), GAR105(4)(i) and GAR137(1)(b). Matter finalised by the VRT on 13 February 2024. The VRT imposed a total disqualification period of 6 months, in addition to a $2500 fine.	Click Here
12/02/2024	Ms Deborah Coleman	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 20 July 2023 into alleged breaches of GAR 165(c)(i), GAR 156(f)(i) and GAR 165(a). Matter finalised by the VRT on 12 January 2024. The VRT imposed a total suspension period of 2 months, in addition to a $1500 fine.	Click Here
12/02/2024	Mr Brian Hodgson	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 20 July 2023 into alleged breaches of GAR 165(c)(i), GAR 156(f)(i) and GAR 165(a). Matter finalised by the VRT on 12 January 2024. The VRT imposed a total suspension period of 2 months, in addition to a $1000 fine.	Click Here
09/02/2024	Mr. Luckie Karabitsakos	On 16 November 2023, during a Stewards inquiry conducted by Greyhound Racing Victoria Stewards at the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club, Mr. Luckie Karabitsakos engaged in conduct that was detrimental and/or prejudicial to the control of greyhound racing.	Click Here
06/02/2024	Mr Kenneth Kubik	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Tapentadol in the greyhound "Global Charm" when it was presented to compete at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting on 16 February 2023.	Click Here
06/02/2024	Mr Kenneth Kubik	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Tapentadol in the greyhound "Bright Black" in an Out of Competition Test sample taken at Mr Kubik's property on 29 March 2023.	Click Here
02/02/2024	Mr Stavros Kipirtidis	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 22 January 2024 into alleged breaches of GAR165(a) - Engaging in conduct which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control of greyhound racing. Inquiry completed 2 February 2024 where Investigative Stewards imposed a $500 fine, with $250 suspended for 12 months.	Click Here
01/02/2024	Electra Glide's eligibility to compete at Ballarat on 30 December 2023 (Race 9) and 3 January 2024 (Race 6).	On Thursday 1 February 2024, GRV Stewards conducted an inquiry into the eligibility of Electra Glide at the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club on 30 December 2023 (Race 9) and 3 January 2024 (Race 6).	Click Here
18/01/2024	Mr Jason Maskiell	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 4 December 2023 into alleged breaches of 1. GAR 24(1) - failure to comply with rules of mandatory strerilisation for greyhound I'M WAITING (VJRKL) prior to the greyhound being rehomed, 2. GAR 24(1) - failure to comply with rules of mandatory strerilisation for greyhound UNNAMED (VJPSP) prior to the greyhound being rehomed and 3. LR 12(1) - failure to comply with rules relating to mandatory rehoming efforts for greyhound ACT ON IMPULSE (VHQNH). For Charge 1 and 2 Investigative Stewards imposed a total fine of $500 with $250 suspended for 12 months. For charge 3, an official warning was imposed.	Click Here
18/01/2024	Ms Paula Calafiore	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Stanozolol in the greyhound "Aqua's Hope" in an Out of Competition Test hair sample taken at Ms Calafiore's property on 24 March 2023.	Click Here
18/01/2024	Ms Paula Calafiore	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Stanozolol in the greyhound "Aqua Blaze" in an Out of Competition Test hair sample taken at Ms Calafiore's property on 24 March 2023.	Click Here
18/01/2024	Ms Paula Calafiore	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance 6a-Hydroxystanozolol in the greyhound "Aqua's Hope" in an Out of Competition Test sample taken at Ms Calafiore's property on 5 February 2023.	Click Here
18/01/2024	Ms Paula Calafiore	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substances Stanozolol, 6a-Hydroxystanozolol and 16ß-Hydroxystanozolol in the greyhound "Aqua Blaze" when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting on 22 December 2022.	Click Here
18/01/2024	Mr. Luke Adams	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Dexamethasone in the greyhound Zipping Goldie when it was presented to compete at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 26 October 2022.	Click Here
17/01/2024	Mrs Jennifer Thorpe	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 Sunny Bokai when it was presented to compete at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 8 May 2023.	Click Here
17/01/2024	Mrs. Debbie Goudge	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 Solar Tigress when it was presented to compete at the Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 12 June 2023.	Click Here
17/01/2024	Mrs. Jennifer Thorpe	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substances Caffeine, Theophylline, Paraxanthine and Theobromine in the greyhound Smouldering Decay when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 4 April 2023.	Click Here
16/01/2024	Mr. Tim Britton	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 Colden Mandella when it was presented to compete at the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 16 June 2023.	Click Here
16/01/2024	Mrs Judith McCullagh	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Labetalol in the greyhound Summer Season when it was presented to compete at the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 1 February 2023.	Click Here
16/01/2024	Ms. Aimee Drew	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 Zambora Charlie when it was presented to compete at the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 29 March 2023.	Click Here
15/01/2024	Mr Arthur Garratt	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 4 October 2022 into alleged breaches of GAR162(e) and GAR165(a). Matter finalised on 15 January 2024. Investigative Stewards imposed a 1-month suspension, wholly suspended for 12 months and a $500 fine with $250 suspended for 12 months.	Click Here
12/01/2024	Ms. Carolyn Jones	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Gabapentin in the greyhound My Juanita when it was presented to compete at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 7 April 2023.	Click Here
12/01/2024	Mrs. Anne Carr	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 Big City Nights when it was presented to compete at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 27 March 2023.	Click Here
12/01/2024	Mr Peter Dunlevey	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 Where's Lesley when it was presented to compete at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 2 March 2023.	Click Here
11/01/2024	Mr. Jeff Gorgioski	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 Avianna when it was presented to compete at the Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 23 March 2023.	Click Here
11/01/2024	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.	Click Here
11/01/2024	Mr. Josh Duncan	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 Jayville Glory when it was presented to compete at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 26 April 2023.	Click Here
11/01/2024	Mr. Jeff Gorgioski	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 Elusive Beau when it was presented to compete at the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 16 May 2023.	Click Here
09/01/2024	Mr. Greg McLachlan	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Atenolol in the greyhound Power Charge when presented to compete at the Healesville Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 7 April 2023.	Click Here
09/01/2024	Mr. Kenneth Howat	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 Go Gizmo Go when it was presented to compete at the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 28 March 2023.	Click Here
09/01/2024	Mr. Trevor Steel	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Melxoicam in the greyhound Vans Turbo when presented to compete at the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 31st October 2022.	Click Here
08/01/2024	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/s Dexamethasone and Gamma-Hydroxyphenylbutazone in the greyhound Crown Ella when it was presented to compete at the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 3 February 2023.	Click Here
08/01/2024	Mr Rodney Ashworth	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 Early Boy when presented to compete at the Healesville Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 7 March 2023.	Click Here
08/01/2024	Mr. Anthony Harding	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substances Lignocaine and Norlignocaine in the greyhound Saint Bogan when it was presented to compete at the Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 28 February 2023.	Click Here
08/01/2024	Mr James Bambino	Investigative Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry on 8 December 2023 into alleged breaches of GAR168 - A registered person must notify the controlling body within seven days of being found guilty of an offence punishable by fine or imprisonment, other than a fine for a traffic offence. Inquiry completed on 8 January 2024 where Investigative Stewards imposed a three (3) month suspension of GRV license registration (2 months wholly suspended for 12 months).	Click Here
05/01/2024	Mr. David Geall	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance Metformin in the greyhound Nature Strip when it was presented to compete at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 5 January 2024.
05/01/2024	Mr. Ronald Rogers	Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding the finding by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) of the presence of the prohibited substance 4-hydroxy-xylazine in the greyhound Spring Martini when it was presented to compete at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 5 January 2024.
04/01/2024	Ms. Paula Boots	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 Mickey Danae when it was presented to compete at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club race-meeting held on 4 January 2024.