Integrity / Final Disciplinary Action Decisions

A Disciplinary Action Guide is a simple overview of the Commission's disciplinary action process. It includes information on the Commission's regulatory powers, the process that is followed for prohibited substance and conduct matters, information on interim disciplinary action, the Commission's decision-makers and the appeal process.

The Compliance and Enforcement Explanatory Guide provides a comprehensive explanation of how the Commission goes about its regulatory role, including its approach to taking disciplinary action against non-compliance by greyhound racing industry participants.

The Commission has also developed Penalty Guidelines to provide advice to participants about the possible penalties that may be imposed after an offence is proven.

Participants are reminded that anyone dealing with or associating with a disqualified person may be in breach of the Racing Rules and subject to disciplinary action.

A full list of final disciplinary decisions can be found below.

From 1 May 2022, an updated version of the Greyhound Racing Rule came into effect and the numbering of rules has changed. For example, rules relating to prohibited substances are R141 and R142. A rule number index that compares the previous rule numbering to the current rules can be found here.

Name Rule Description Penalty Start date Link to decision
Cartwright, Shane 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Daisy's Gold
Substance: Theobromine
Date: 14 March 2023, Grafton		 Suspension: 2 months to commence midnight Tuesday 1 August 2023 and end Midnight Saturday 30 September 2023. 30/07/2023 View
Johnston, Peter LR21(a), R151, R156(h) Charge 1 – LR21(a)
Mr Johnston did a thing which constitutes an offence by striking the greyhound ‘Stir The Pot’ in the face.
Charge 2 – R151
Failed to produce complete written treatment records.
Charge 3 – R156(h)
Failed to comply with a lawful order of a member of the Controlling Body.		 Charge 1 - 6-month disqualification.
Charge 2 - $500 fine.
Charge 3 - 3-month suspension, to be served concurrently with Charge 1.		 26/07/2023 View
Cauchi, Chris R156(f) Participant engaged in an activity which constitutes misconduct. Fine: $1,000 Suspension: 3 months wholly and conditionally suspended for a period of 12 months subject to participant not breaching rule in this period. 26/07/2023 View
Sheather, Garry R156(o), Standard 6.1 Code of Practice Charge 1 – 156(o)
Mr. Sheather did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence by making a statement known to be false to an officer of a Controlling Body
Charge 2 – Standard 6.1
Mr. Sheather did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence by transporting greyhounds in a manner likely to cause injury or undue stress to the greyhound.		 Charge 1 - 3-month disqualification.
Charge 2 - 1-month suspension, to be served concurrently with Charge 1.
The period of disqualification will commence midnight Thursday 27th July		 26/07/2023 View
Anesbury, Matthew Local Rule 55(1)(b), Rule 151(2), Rule 21(1)(c) Charge 1 – LR55(1)(b)
Mr Anesbury did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence by knowingly accepting a pregnant dam into his kennels on or around 20 January, whilst not a registered breeder, where approximately nine days later it whelped a litter of pups.
Charge 2 – R151(2)
Failed to produce written treatment records when requested by an authorised person.
Charge 3 – R21(1)(c)
Failed to provide kennels constructed and of a standard approved by the Controlling Body which are adequate in size and are kept in a clean and sanitary condition.		 Charge 1 - To issue a suspension of 8 weeks, wholly and conditionally suspended for a period of 12-months subject to Mr. Anesbury not breaching this rule or any like rule in this period.
Charge 2 - $375 fine.
Charge 3 - Withdrawn		 25/07/2023 View
Messina, Anthony 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Wet Socks
Substance: Metformin
Date: 1 April 2023, Richmond		 Fine: $1,000 14/07/2023 View
Tyquin, Raymond 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Top Notch
Substance: Gabapentin
Date: 3 April 2023, Dubbo		 Fine: $1500 05/07/2023 View
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