Nockabout Aussie Appeal Dismissed – What’s Your Verdict?
Offence: The greyhound Nockabout Aussie did fail to pursue the lure with due commitment at an event by reason of injury.
Report: The GRV RADB received an Appeal lodged by Mr. Peter Akathiotis against a decision handed down by the Greyhound Racing Victoria Stewards at Sandown on Thursday, 26 June 2014.
The Stewards determined, under the provisions of Greyhounds Australasia Rule 69 B(1)(a), that the greyhound ‘Nockabout Aussie' failed to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury during Event at Sandown on Thursday, 26 June 2014. Subsequently, under GAR 69 B(1)(a), Nockabout Aussie was ordered to undergo a satisfactory trial pursuant to GAR72.
Mr. Peter Akathiotis represented himself at the RADB hearing.
Mr. Carl Scott (GRV Steward) represented the Stewards Panel.
After hearing all the evidence tendered, the RADB determined that the greyhound Nockabout Aussie did fail to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury and the appeal was dismissed. The nature of the greyhound's injury is not a relevant issue under GAR 69 B(1)(a).
ARG's Opinion:
Nockabout Aussie an extremely talented dog that has flown around The Meadows in 29.83 and won in excess of $50,000 in prizemoney. This performance wasn't one of his best. You can see that he eases significantly in the home straight the first time and also down the back when disappointed for an inside run. The video below will give you the chance to make up your own mind.
Nockabout Aussie – Box Eight
Vision courtesy of grv.org.au
Was there any ever doubt? Well done to Pete though who used the system beautifully to get the run at Bendigo on Sunday.
Was there any ever doubt? Well done to Pete though who used the system beautifully to get the run at Bendigo on Sunday.