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
Woods, John 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Bunt and Run
Substance: Theobromine
Date: 7 October 2023, The Gardens		 Suspension: 6 weeks 22/12/2023 View
Wright, John Section 58(1)(b) of the Act Participant determined by the Commission to not be a fit and proper person to be registered following criminal convictions. Disqualification for the term of the Intensive Corrections Order – until 26 January 2027. 19/12/2023 View
Stone, Danial LR166A Participant engaged in conduct of lay betting against greyhounds that he trained. Suspension: 8 weeks, wholly and conditionally suspended for twelve months subject to Mr. Stone not breaching this or any like rule in this period. 12/12/2023 View
Smith, Graeme 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: ‘Wishbone’
Substance: Metformin
Date: 12 September 2023, Dubbo		 Suspension: 3 Months, commencing midnight Saturday 9 December 2023 and ending midnight Saturday March 9, 2024. 09/12/2023 View
Thurkettle, Graham 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: 'Pooky Holler’
Substance: Gabapentin
Date: 18 September 2023, Temora		 Suspension: 4 weeks, to commence Thursday 14 December 2023 and end Thursday 11 January 2024. 06/12/2023 View
Hatzi, Kaylene 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Mickey Danae
Substance: Theobromine
Date: 23 September 2023, Broken Hill		 Suspension: 6 weeks, to commence Monday 4 December 2023 and to expire on Sunday 14 January 2024. 03/12/2023 View
Azzopardi, Charlie 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: 'Smooth Avatar'
Substance: Theobromine
Date: 7 September 2023, Dapto		 Suspension: 12 weeks, to commence Friday 1 December 2023 and to expire on Saturday 24 February 2024. 01/12/2023 View
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