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
Irwin, Dave Rule 86(g); Rule 86(p); Rule 86(f)(iv) Misconduct at a race meeting, including the use of offensive language, not following the direction of a GWIC official and threatening a GWIC official. Charge 1: Fine: $200
Charge 2: Fine: $500 (wholly and conditionally suspended.*

*Subject to an Internal Review		 22/09/2021 View
Anderson, Frank Rule 83(2)(a) (x3) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Seymour Blue
Substance: Caffeine and its metabolites theophylline,
paraxanthine and theobromine.
Meetings: 6 March 2021, The Gardens, 3 April 2021, The Gardens, 10 April 2021, The Gardens		 Charge 1: Suspension: 8 weeks
Charge 2: Suspension: 10 weeks
Charge 3: Suspension: 12 weeks		 15/09/2021 View
Ballentine, Mark Rule 86(f) Use of offensive language towards a member of the controlling body Fine: $1500 ($1000 conditionally suspended) 14/09/2021 View
Vertellini, John Rule 86(q) Breaching industry COVID-19 restrictions Suspension: 3 months 13/09/2021 View
Kraeft, Wolfgang Rule 86(q) Breaching Industry COVID-19 restrictions Suspension: 3 months 13/09/2021 View
Dow, Alan Standard 5.3, Standard 5.10, Standard 5.20 of the NSW Greyhound Welfare Code of Practice Failure to comply with the NSW Greyhound Welfare Code of Practice Disqualification: 6 months, 6 months and 6 months (served concurrently) 08/09/2021 View
Kraeft, Wolfgang Rule 106(2) Failure to comply with the NSW Greyhound Welfare Code of Practice Charge 1: Disqualification: 6 months
Charge 2: Formal Warning
Charge 3: Suspension: 2 months
Charge 4: Fine: $200		 08/09/2021 View
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