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Final Disciplinary Decisions

Rule 181 of the Greyhound Racing Rules outlines that GWIC must keep records of the disciplinary action it takes, and can publish records relating to disciplinary action at its discretion.  

A full list of final disciplinary decisions can be found below.

Note: Participants are reminded that anyone dealing with or associating with a disqualified or warned off person for greyhound racing purposes may be in breach of the Greyhound Racing Rules and subject to disciplinary action. 

Current persons under penalty

A full list of all current persons under penalty.

Current Interim Disciplinary Actions

A full list of all current persons facing interim disciplinary action.

Final Disciplinary Decisions

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Final Disciplinary Action Decision
25th July 2023

Mr. Matthew Anesbury Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 717.19 KB)

Charge 1 – LR55(1)(b) Mr Anesbury did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence by knowingly accepting a pregnant dam into his kennels on or around 20 January, whilst not a registered breeder, where approximately nine days later it whelped a litter of pups. Charge 2 – R151(2) Failed to produce written treatment records when requested by an authorised person. Charge 3 – R21(1)(c) Failed to provide kennels constructed and of a standard approved by the Controlling Body which are adequate in size and are kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
14th July 2023

Anthony Messina Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 704.57 KB)

Detection prohibited substance Greyhound: Wet Socks Substance: Metformin Date: 1 April 2023, Richmond

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
5th July 2023

Raymond Tyquin Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 752.82 KB)

Detection prohibited substance Greyhound: Top Notch Substance: Gabapentin Date: 3 April 2023, Dubbo

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
5th July 2023

Brandon Dance Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 705.17 KB)

Detection prohibited substance Greyhound: Hyland Matata Substance: Theobromine Date: 18 March 2023, The Gardens

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
4th July 2023

Sheather Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 704.08 KB)

Misconduct at a race meeting

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
4th July 2023

Adam Memorey Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 213.74 KB)

Engaged in contemptuous, unseemly, improper, insulting or offensive conduct towards or in relation to an official of the Controlling Body

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
3rd July 2023

Alan Clare Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 705.31 KB)

Detection prohibited substance Greyhound: Mystic Faith Substance: Dexamethasone Date: 27 January 2023, Wagga

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
29th June 2023

Ernest Borg Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 705.59 KB)

Detection prohibited substance Greyhound: Rio Bravo Substance: Methylprednisolone Date: 14 April 2023, Richmond

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
21st June 2023

G Collett Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 716.75 KB)

Possession of prohibited substances. Failed to keep health records for greyhounds in his care. Inappropriate use of barking muzzles. Kennels not constructed or maintained to the required standard. Failure to comply with an order issued by Controlling Body.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
20th June 2023

Barrass Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 729.05 KB)

Permitted an unsafe condition that was dangerous to the health, welfare and safety of greyhounds in her care. Committed an act detrimental to the image of greyhound racing.