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
Northfield, Bradley 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Why A Macie
Substance: Caffeine and Theobromine
Date: 24 May 2024, Casino		 Suspension: 5 Months with suspension period to commence 30 August 2024. 21/08/2024 View
Slater, Scott 165(c)(iii) Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence by engaging in an activity which was offensive and insulting. Disqualification: 6 months with penalty period to be backdated to the commencement of the interim suspension and therefore expiring 2 February 2025 18/08/2024 View
Fellowes, Sarah 156(f), Clause 10(3) Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, was dishonest and improper by allowing a person without a trainer registration to undertake activities associated with training a greyhound, whilst the greyhound was recorded as being trained by the participant.

Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, was dishonest and improper by holding out to Stewards that a greyhound trained by them had been examined by a veterinarian when it had not.

Participant failed to comply with Clause 10(3) of the Greyhound Racing Regulation 2019 (NSW).		 Charge 1 - Rule 156(f)
Withdrawn

Charges 2 to 15 - Rule 156(f)
Disqualification: 40 months

Charges 16 to 17 - Rule 156(f)
Disqualification: 15 months

Disqualification periods to be served cumulatively for a total disqualification period of 55 months

Charges 18 to 23 - Clause 10(3)
Fine: $1650 Total		 08/08/2024 View
Polidano, Richard 21(1)(c), 21(1)(d), 21(2), 151, 156(g), 164(a) Participant's kennels were found to lack adequate bedding, in that the kennel housed two greyhounds in total and one of the greyhounds lacked bedding that was warm, soft, and dry and additionally lacked a raised bed large enough for the greyhound to lay down completely stretched out.

Participant failed to provide veterinary attention to an injured greyhound under their care when necessary.

Participant failed to provide veterinary attention to an injured greyhound under their care when necessary, resulting in unnecessary pain.

Participant failed to keep or retain records detailing any or all medical treatments administered to a greyhound in his care.

Participant wilfully abused a commission inspector during an inspection of their kennels

Participant made a false statement regarding a greyhound's veterinary treatment, knowing the statement to be false.		 Charge 1 - Rule 21(1)(c)
Disqualification: 6 months

Charge 2 - Rule 21(1)(d)
Disqualification: 4 years

Charge 3 - Rule 21(2)
Disqualification: 4 years

Charge 4 - Rule 151
Fine: $200

Charge 5 - Rule 156(g)
Disqualification: 12 months

Charge 6 - Rule 164(a)
Disqualification: 18 months		 01/08/2024 View
Sandoz, Shane R156(b)(ii) Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by failing to comply with a condition to which a greyhound in his ownership was subject. Suspension: 3 Months with suspension period to commence 30 July 2024. 29/07/2024 View
Prowse, Kerry 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Time Spent
Substance: Arsenic
Date: 2 June 2024, Broken Hill		 $1000 fine and an 8-week suspension, wholly and conditionally suspended for a period of 12 months pending no further breaches under this or any like rule. 29/07/2024 View
Clarke, Merle R156(b) Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by breaching two conditions placed upon their registrations. Disqualification: 18 Months and 6 Months (to be served concurrently) to commence 29 July 2024. 24/07/2024 View
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