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
Yates, Barry Kevin 83(2)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Ana Kohai
Substance: Cobalt
Meeting: 8 April 2022, The Gardens
Suspension: 10 weeks 16/06/2022 View
Spiteri, Vincent R83(2)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Sally's Reward
Substance: Caffeine and its metabolites theophylline, paraxanthine and
theobromine
Meeting: 12 March 2022, Wentworth Park
Fine: $2000

Suspension: 10 weeks (wholly and conditionally suspended)
16/06/2022 View
Wrigley, Trent Rule 86(f)(iii) x 2 Using contemptuous, unseemly, improper, insulting or offensive language towards or in relation to a GWIC staff member. Charge 1: Reprimand
Charge 2: Reprimand
09/06/2022 View
Littlefield, Robert 83(2)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Devil King
Substance: Caffeine and its metabolites theophylline, paraxanthine and
theobromine
Meeting: 11 March 2022, Goulburn
Fine: $2000
Suspension: 10 weeks (wholly suspended for 12 months)
03/06/2022 View
Smith, Alan 83(2)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Dynamic Belle
Substance: 17-methylmorphinan-3-OL
Meeting: 19 February 2022, Tamworth
Suspension: 6 weeks. 20/05/2022 View
Mitchell, Gary 83(2)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Let's Go Brooke
Substance: Atenolol
Meeting: 5 February 2022, Wagga Wagga
Fine: $1500 20/05/2022 View
Thomas, Darryl John 86(o) x 2 Misconduct at a race track.
Misconduct at a race track.
Charge 1: Disqualification: 4 months
Charge 2: Disqualification 7 months
Penalties to be served concurrently.*

*Subject to appeal. Stay granted.
19/05/2022 View
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