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
Stewart, Gregory 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Ripped Raccon
Substance: Nandrolone and its metabolites 5α-estrane-3β,17α-diol and 5αestrane-3β,17β-diol
Date: 30 September 2023, Richmond Straight		 Disqualification: 8 months 27/03/2024 View
Holgate, Michael 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Awake Until
Dawn
Substance: 5ß Androstane-3α, 17ß-Diol
Date: 13 November 2023, Dubbo		 Disqualification: 12 months 26/03/2024 View
Seach, Jodie R156(o) The participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by publishing a statement to an officer of the Controlling Body when it was known to be false. Disqualification: Eight months. 21/03/2024 View
Sultana, Sam 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Mr Cashman
Substance: Carprofen
Date: 2 January 2024, Bulli		 Fine: $1,000 21/03/2024 View
Hatton, Robert R29(1) Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by failing to maintain effective control of a greyhound whilst in a public place. Fine: $500, with $250 conditionally suspended for 12 months subject to Mr. Hatton not breaching this, or any like rule, in the 12-month period;

Suspension: Six weeks, wholly and conditionally suspended for 12 months subject to Mr. Hatton not breaching this, or any like rule, in the 12-month period.		 19/03/2024 View
McFayden, Joseph 141(1)(a) Charge 1
Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Belmont Bullet
Substance: Dexamethasone
Date: 19 August 2022, The Gardens

Charge 2
Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Zipping Maxine
Substance: Dexamethasone
Date: 18 March 2023, The Gardens		 Charge 1 - Fine: $3000
Charge 2 - Fine: $2000		 18/03/2024 View
Wright, Ronald 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Trevor’s Boy
Substance: Theobromine
Date: 30 December 2023, Wauchope		 Suspension: 3 months 11/03/2024 View
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