Greyhound club drives fundraiser for local children’s ward By Brad Williams
Shepparton locals celebrate their fundraising efforts for Give Me 5 for Kids.
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he first ever Give Me 5 For Kids fundraiser at Shepparton GRC was held during the month of June raising a total of $7,286.
With the support from other fundraising initiatives such as a Girls Night Out event, the Shepparton GRC was proud to have been able to donate a substantial sum. The club recruited sponsors and, with the assistance of Triple M Goulburn Valley, for every number five greyhound that saluted at Shepparton during June a $55 donation was made. The funds were raised for Goulburn Valley Health’s children’s ward to purchase specialist medical
equipment for local children in need. Shepparton GRC would like to thank CKH Painting, Shepparton Workwear and Safety, Chenery Plumbing, GV Party Hire, Byers Electrical, Sports Vote Count and GRV for their participation.
Professional Standards & Integrity report
Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared
Samples Taken
Positive swabs from RASL Positive swab cases heard Animal welfare cases heard Misconduct cases heard
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Dun’ free of any prohibited substance (Cobalt) for an event at The Meadows meeting held on 14 November 2018. RADB imposed an eight months suspension but suspend six months of that period pending no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. In addition, Sisco Dun was disqualified from race 5 at The Meadows on 14 November 2018.
SWABBING NUMBERS Swabs taken 2017-2018 financial year (01/07/2017 – 30/06/2018) = 14,008 Swabs taken 2018-2019 financial year = 12,387 SWABS TAKEN
John Galea – RADB Hearing 21 June 2019 – GAR 83(2), Mr John Galea administered or caused to be administered a prohibited substance (Cobalt) to the greyhound ‘Sisco Dun’ and failed to produce treatment records for inspection when requested by GRV Steward Mr Paul Searle for greyhounds that he was responsible for at the relevant time. RADB imposed a 12 months suspension but suspend 10 months and a fine of $250.
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Offences & Activity Marring Fail to Chase Satisfactory Trials Cleared
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PROSECUTIONS OVERVIEW Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RADB) and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Tim Noy - RADB Hearing 18 June 2019 – LRR 42.18 (a) and LRR 42.18 (b), the Stewards of GRV investigated two sheepskin lures found at Mr Tim Noy’s property on 3 April 2018. RADB imposed a life disqualification. Michael Cimarosti - RADB Hearing 19 June 2019 – GAR 83(2), Mr Michael Cimarosti failed to present the greyhound ‘Sisco
Lachlan Floyd – VCAT Hearing 26 June 2019 – Previous RADB penalty set aside and the following penalty was imposed a 12 months disqualification with five months suspended. Mark Delbridge – RADB Appeal 27 June 2019 – GAR 69 (B)(1), the greyhound ‘Sultan Bale’ was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury. The RADB allowed the appeal. Donald Hill – RADB Appeal 27 June 2019 – GAR 69 (A)(1), the greyhound ‘Supa Shalala’ was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. The RADB dismissed the appeal.
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
Andrew Graham – RADB Hearing 17 June 2019 – GAR 106 (1) (a), GAR 106 (2) and LRR 42.1, the Stewards of GRV investigated animal welfare issues of Mr Andrew Graham at his property on 8 December 2018. On the breach of GAR 106 (1)(a) the Board imposed a fine of $1,000. On the breach of GAR 106 (2) a penalty of five years disqualification and, on the breach of LRR 42.1, a disqualification of two years. Both disqualifications are to be served concurrently and will commence from the date of Mr Graham’s suspension on 11 December 2018.
Peter Kelly – RADB Hearing 25 June 2019 – GAR 83(2), Mr Peter Kelly failed to present the greyhound ‘Liam Roxon’ free of any prohibited substance (Metformin) for an event at the Warragul meeting held on 24 January 2019. The RADB imposed a fine of $750 and the prior suspended suspension will now take immediate effect. In addition, Liam Roxon was disqualified from race 9 at Warragul on 24 January 2019
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Keith Kelly - RADB Hearing 5 June 2019 – GAR 83 (2), Mr Keith Kelly failed to present the greyhound ‘Run Maggie Run’ free of any prohibited substance (Theobromine) for an event at the Cranbourne meeting held on 14 January 2019. RADB imposed a suspension of three months. In addition, Run Maggie Run was disqualified from race 11 at Cranbourne on 14 January 2019.
Colin Dalton – RADB Hearing 24 June 2019 – GAR 83 (1A) and GAR 83 (2), Mr Colin Dalton administered or caused to be administered a prohibited substance (Cobalt) to the greyhound ‘Brave Innings’ and failed to present the greyhound ‘Brave Innings’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at Healesville meeting held on 15 January 2019. The RADB imposed a 12 months suspension wholly suspended. In addition, Brave Innings was disqualified from race 9 at Healesville on 15 January 2019.
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