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
Nieuwendyk, Tanya Rule 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Jimmy Silk
Substance: Methylprednisolone
Meeting: 23 May 2022, Bathurst		 Fine: $1000 06/09/2022 View
Jeffress, Anthony Local Rule 125(2) Leaving a two dams and a litter of puppies in the care of a person who was not a registered breeder Discharged on the condition of no further rule breaches for 12 months 30/08/2022 View
Worthy, Lisa Anne Rule 83(2)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhounds: Barton, Special Star and Apollo Speed
Substance: Tolfenamic acid
Meetings: 18 February, 18 March & 29 April 2022 Goulburn		 Fine: $3500 ($1000 wholly and conditionally suspended) 24/08/2022 View
King, Aaron Rule 165(c) Use of improper language towards an employee of Greyhound Racing NSW Suspension: 6 months (wholly and conditionally suspended)

Fine: $1000		 23/08/2022 View
Beattie, Clifford 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Exceeding Limits
Substance: Guaifensin
Meeting: 8 June 2022, Taree		 Fine: $1125.00 ($125 conditionally suspended for 2 years) 22/08/2022 View
Verhagen, Alexander Rule 84(2), Rule 84A(1), Rule 106(1)(c), Rule 106(1)(d), Rule 86(x), Rule 86(o), Rule 86(ac) Various welfare and conduct matters Disqualification: 30 months
Fine: $2,875		 18/08/2022 View
Gatt, Mark Rule 156(f), Rule 165(c) Misconduct and improper language towards stewards Disqualification: 7 months*

*Subject to appeal - stay granted		 02/08/2022 View
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