Industry updates / Outcome of application to vary a restriction on a disqualification - Mr Raymond King

The Commission recently considered an application to vary a restriction linked to of the disqualification imposed on former greyhound trainer Mr Raymond King in 2004. Mr King received a life-time disqualification imposed by the then greyhound racing industry regulator. The conduct related to Mr King’s involvement in matters concerning the corrupt conduct of the Chief Steward for the then regulator.

As a disqualified person, Mr King was prohibited from attending any racetrack. Mr King recently sought a variation of this restriction to permit him to attend greyhound tracks as a patron only.

Mr King did not seek to be a registered greyhound racing industry participant.

Given Mr King’s elderly age, the significant period of time that has elapsed since the imposition of the disqualification, Mr King’s repeated apologies and expression of remorse for his conduct at that time, and other relevant considerations, the Commission determined to authorise Mr King to attend greyhound tracks as a spectator only.

All other restrictions imposed on a disqualified person continue to apply to Mr King. In addition, the Commission made clear that there will be serious consequences for Mr King and other persons if such restrictions are flouted.