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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
18th August 2024

Scott Slater Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 702.88 KB)

Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence by engaging in an activity which was offensive and insulting.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
8th August 2024

Sarah Fellowes Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 682.01 KB)

Charge 1 - Rule 156(f) - Withdrawn
Charges 2 to 15 - Rule 156(f) - Disqualification: 40 months
Charges 16 to 17 - Rule 156(f) - Disqualification: 15 months
Disqualification periods to be served cumulatively for a total disqualification period of 55 months
Charges 18 to 23 - Clause 10(3) - Fine: $1650 Total

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
1st August 2024

Richard Polidano Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 450.96 KB)

Charge 1 - Rule 21(1)(c) - Disqualification: 6 months
Charge 2 - Rule 21(1)(d) - Disqualification: 4 years
Charge 3 - Rule 21(2) - Disqualification: 4 years
Charge 4 - Rule 151 - Fine: $200
Charge 5 - Rule 156(g) - Disqualification: 12 months
Charge 6 - Rule 164(a) - Disqualification: 18 months

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
29th July 2024

Shane Sandoz Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 702.37 KB)

Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by failing to comply with a condition to which a greyhound in his ownership was subject.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
29th July 2024

Kerry Prowse Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 705.83 KB)

Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Time Spent
Substance: Arsenic
Date: 2 June 2024, Broken Hill

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
24th July 2024

Merle Clarke Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 706.32 KB)

Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by breaching two conditions placed upon their registrations.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
23rd July 2024

Simone Loader Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 701.23 KB)

Participant 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.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
18th July 2024

Paul Wade Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 744.02 KB)

Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, is improper

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
18th July 2024

Matthew Baldwin Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 713.27 KB)

Charge 1 - Rule 141(1)(a)

Detection permanently banned prohibited substance
Greyhound: I’m Better
Substance Mitragynine and 7-Hydroxymitragynine
Date: 23 January 2024, Richmond

Charge 2 – Rule 148(2)

Charge 3 – Rule 139(6) & (7)

Final Disciplinary Action Decision
8th July 2024

Beverley Sloan Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 705.96 KB)

Detection prohibited substance Greyhound: I’m Exhibit Two Substance: Cimetidine Date: 8 July 2024, Gosford