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WELFARE AND RE-HOMING REPORT
SWABBING NUMBERS
Swabs taken 2020 - 2021 financial year = 5061
MONTHLY SWABS TAKEN
1200
1000
800
600
‘19
STEWARDS ACTIVITY
OFFENCES AND ACTIVITY
Marring Fail to Chase Satisfactory Trials Cleared Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared Samples (Swabs) Taken Positive Swabs from RASL VRT Positive Swab Cases Heard VRT Appeals Heard VRT Stay Applications VRT Animal Welfare Cases Heard VRT Misconduct Cases Heard POCTA/DAA Prosecutions
2020
NOV 2020 DEC 2020
15 16 43 41 34 49 7 8 885 849 0 3
4 1
1 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 1 0
PROSECUTIONS OVERVIEW
Victorian Racing Tribunal
Lesley Russell – VRT Hearing 6 November 2020 – GAR 83(2), failed to present the greyhound “Pine Gem” free of any prohibited substance ‘Procaine’ for an event at Sale on 30 April 2020. Mrs Russell pleaded ‘Guilty’, The VRT imposed a fine of $1,500 with $500 suspended for 12 months. Pine Gem was disqualified from the event.
Matthew Clark – VRT Appeal 11 November 2020 – GAR 71 The greyhound “Showtime Boomer” was charged with Unsatisfactory Performance at Sandown on 1 November 2020. Mr Clark pleaded ‘Not Guilty’. The VRT dismissed the charge.
Alan Tharle – VRT Hearing 13 November 2020 – GAR86(ah) & GAR86(d), On 31 July 2020, Mr Tharle was found to be associating with a disqualified participant for the purpose of greyhound training and made a false statement to GRV Investigators. Mr Tharle pleaded ‘Guilty’. The VRT imposed a 12-month suspension on charge GAR86(ah) and a 6-month suspension on charge GAR86(d), which is to be served concurrently.
Matthew Marshall – VRT Hearing 18 November 2020– GAR 83(2), failed to present the greyhound “Come On Eleanor” free of any prohibited substance ‘Procaine’ for an event at Sandown on 5 April 2020. Mr Marshall pleaded ‘Guilty’, The VRT imposed a suspension of 3mths fully suspended a fine of $2,000, with $1,000 suspended. Come On Eleanor was disqualified from the event.
Nicole Lund – VRT Hearing 19 November 2020 – GAR 83(2), failed to present the greyhound “Text Me Later” free of any prohibited substance ‘Meloxicam’ for an event at Ballarat on 20 May 2020. Ms Lund pleaded ‘Guilty’, The VRT imposed a fine of $1,500 with $500 suspended. Text Me Later was disqualified from the event.
Donna Dean – VRT Hearing 20 November 2020 – GAR 83(2), failed to present greyhounds “Bag Of Tricks” & “Bubba Jo” free of any prohibited substance ‘Sotalol’ for events at Cranbourne on 8 April 2020 & Warragul on 17 April 2020. Mrs Dean pleaded ‘Guilty’, The VRT imposed 3 months suspension. Bag Of Tricks & Bubba Jo were disqualified from the events.
David Jensen – VRT Appeal, Stay Application 5 December 2020 – GAR86(q), On 13 November 2020, Mr Jensen engaged in conduct which was detrimental and prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image and control of greyhound racing. Investigative Stewards imposed a 3-month suspension with 1 month suspended for 12 months. The VRT granted a Stay until 12.01am on Monday 7 December 2020. Mr Jensen withdrew his appeal.
Shane Jack – VRT Hearing 8 December 2020 – GAR 83(2), failed to present the greyhound “Taya Bale” free of any prohibited substance ‘Arsenic’ for an event at Warragul on 30 January 2020. Mr Jack pleaded ‘Guilty’, The VRT imposed a 6mths suspension with 4mths suspended & a $500 fine. Taya Bale was disqualified from the event.
Raymond Floyd – VRT Appeal 30 December 2020 – GAR 69A, The greyhound “Portelli Punk” was charged with Fail To Chase at Sale on 20 December 2020. Mr Floyd pleaded ‘Not Guilty’. The VRT dismissed the appeal.
Colin Dalton – VRT Hearing 8 December 2020 – (GAR) 86 (q) states a person commits or omits to do any act or engages in conduct which is in any way detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control, or promotion of greyhound racing. Mr Dalton pleaded ‘Not Guilty’. The VRT 1mth suspension fully suspended and a fine of $350.
Craig Webb – VRT Appeal, Stay Application 30 December 2020 – GAR86(q), On 9 and 10 December 2020, Mr Webb engaged in conduct which was detrimental and prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, and control of greyhound racing. Investigative Stewards imposed a 6-month suspension and re-imposed a suspended 3-month suspension. The VRT dismissed the stay application.
Magistrates’ Court of Victoria
Barbara Cheney – POCTA Application 9 November 2020, Decision released 17 November 2020 – Significant animal welfare issues at Ms Cheney’s property resulted in the seizure of 26 greyhounds between July and August 2020. The Magistrates’ Court granted GRV full discretion for the rehoming of the 23 greyhounds.
UPCOMING GRV VIC BRED SERIES
GRV VIC BRED Series races are designed to promote and reward Victorian Bred Greyhounds. Each series is designed to give an equal opportunity to a variety of greyhounds, of similar grade and experience, a chance to compete for above average prizemoney. GRV VIC BRED Series are open to Victorian Bred Greyhounds and all provincial finals carry a VICGREYS Bonus.
Listed here are when GRV VIC BRED Series commence during February and March 2021.
GRV VIC BRED Maiden Series
Wed 10 Feb Day MEP GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 525
Tue 2 Mar Twilight HOR GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 410
Sun 14 Mar Twilight SLE GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 440
GRV VIC BRED Mixed 6/7 Series
Fri, 5 Feb Twilight BEN GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 425
GRV VIC BRED Restricted Win Series
Sun, 3 Jan Day MEP GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)
GRV VIC BRED Grade 5 Series
Mon, 1 Feb Night SHP GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450
Sun, 14 Feb Twilight SLE GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 440
Wed, 17 Feb Day MEP GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 525
Wed, 24 Feb Night CRN GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 520
Tue, 2 Mar Twilight HOR GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 485
Fri, 12 Mar Twilight BEN GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 500
Fri, 19 Mar Night GEL GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 460
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 520
Thu, 18 Feb Night WBL GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E 650 (Less than $25,000)
Sun, 7 Mar Twilight SLE GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 650 (0-6 Wins)
Wed, 17 Mar Night BAL GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E 660 (Less than $25,000)
