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
Smith, Christopher Rule 83(2)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Tracies Treasure
Substance: Caffeine and its metabolites theophylline, paraxanthine and
theobromine
Meeting: 17 August 2020, Grafton		 Suspension: 16 weeks 11/02/2021 View
Erwin, Janel Rule 83(2)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Katy Bell
Substance: Caffeine and its metabolites theophylline, paraxanthine and
theobromine
Meeting: 22 August 2020, Richmond		 Suspension: 12 weeks 11/02/2021 View
Comito, Joe Rule 83(2)(a); Rule 79A(7) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Classis Punk
Substance: 5β-androstane-3α, 17β-diol; fertagyl
Meeting: 27 November 2019, Richmond

Possession of permanently banned substance, 31 January 2020.		 Disqualification: 9 months (27 November 2019) and 4 months (31 January 2020).
With interim suspension taken into account.		 02/02/2021 View
Clarke, Merle Rule 83(2)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Timely Wish
Substance: Theobromine
Meeting: 23 June 2019, Mudgee		 Suspension: 4 weeks 01/02/2021 View
Fothergill, Jessie Rule 86(d) Falsifying a document in connection with greyhound racing. Disqualification: 5 months 18/12/2020 View
Wilson, Darryl Rules 106(2) & 86(ag) Failure to comply with the Code of Practice for the Keeping of Greyhounds in Training and failure to exercise reasonable care and supervision of a greyhound Disqualification: 4 months (with 2 months suspended conditionally) 26/11/2020 View
Vella, Troy Rule 83(2)(a) (x2); Rule 84A(1) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Evil Deed, Torza
Substance: Hydrocortisone x 2
Meeting: 3 March 2020, Bathurst
11 March 2020, Richmond

Failure to keep treatment records		 Suspension: 19 weeks and 22 weeks (served concurrently)
Fine: $150		 26/11/2020 View
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