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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
8th August 2023

Mr Michael Lee Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 138.84 KB)

Charge 1 (Rule 21(3)) Mr Michael Lee, permitted the condition of his registered premises to be in a condition that was likely to be dangerous to the health, welfare or safety of any greyhound in his custody. Charge 2 (Rule 21(1)(c)) Mr Michael Lee, between the dates of 10 November 2022 and 24 January 2023 failed to keep the kennels at his registered premises in a clean and sanitary condition. Charge 3 (Rule 151 (1) and (2)) Mr Michael Lee, failed to keep and produce treatment records relating to greyhounds in his care.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
8th August 2023

Mr Gordon Lee Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 139.97 KB)

Charge 1 (Rule 21(3)) Mr Gordon Lee, permitted the condition of his registered premises to be in a condition that was likely to be dangerous to the health, welfare or safety of any greyhound in his custody. Charge 2 (Rule 21(1)(c)) Mr Gordon Lee, failed to keep the kennels at his registered premises in a clean and sanitary condition. Charge 3 (Rule 151) Mr Gordon Lee, failed to keep and produce treatment records relating to greyhounds in his care. Charge 4 (Rule 156(i)) Mr Gordon Lee, prevented GWIC inspectors from entering his property for the purposes of carrying out a kennel inspection.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
8th August 2023

Ms Jennifer Lee Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 133.19 KB)

Ms Jennifer Lee, prevented GWIC inspectors from entering her property for the purposes of carrying out a kennel inspection.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
31st July 2023

Garry Coles Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 704.1 KB)

Detection prohibited substance Greyhound: Rebel Garth Substance: Theobromine Date: 21 April 2023, Goulburn

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
30th July 2023

Shane Cartwright Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 792.83 KB)

Detection prohibited substance Greyhound: Daisy's Gold Substance: Theobromine Date: 14 March 2023, Grafton

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
26th July 2023

Garry Sheather Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 705.97 KB)

Charge 1 – 156(o) Mr. Sheather did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence by making a statement known to be false to an officer of a Controlling Body Charge 2 – Standard 6.1 Mr. Sheather did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence by transporting greyhounds in a manner likely to cause injury or undue stress to the greyhound.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
26th July 2023

Peter Johnston Disciplinary Action Decision 1 (PDF, 716.57 KB)

Charge 1 – LR21(a) Mr Johnston did a thing which constitutes an offence by striking the greyhound ‘Stir The Pot’ in the face. Charge 2 – R151 Failed to produce complete written treatment records. Charge 3 – R156(h) Failed to comply with a lawful order of a member of the Controlling Body.

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

Brandon Dance Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 705.17 KB)

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