Gary Robinson Fined $750 For Procaine Positive Swab
Offence : Mr. Gary Robinson failed to present the greyhound Ditch To Ditch free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club on Thursday, 7 November 2013.
Report : Following advice from Racing Analytical Services Laboratory, the Stewards of Greyhound Racing
Victoria conducted an investigation into the results of a post-race urine sample taken from greyhound Ditch To Ditch at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club meeting held on Thursday, 7 November 2013.
During the investigation, Stewards received evidence from registered trainer Mr. Gary Robinson, Mr. Stewart Willers (Racing Analytical Services Laboratory) and Dr. Steven Karamatic (Greyhound Racing Industry Veterinary Officer).
After considering the evidence, Stewards charged Mr. Robinson with a breach of Greyhounds Australasia Rules 83(2) and (3) in that he did fail to present the greyhound Ditch To Ditch free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club meeting held on Thursday, 7 November 2013 given that the post-race urine sample taken from the greyhound indicated the presence of the prohibited substance Procaine.
Under Rule 47.1 of the Greyhound Racing Victoria Local Rules this constituted a Serious Offence.
As a result, on Tuesday, 18 February 2014 this matter was heard before the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board in the first instance under Greyhound Local Racing Rule 47.3 and Sections 83C(b) and 83M(1) of the Racing Act.
Mr. Gary Robinson represented himself.
Mr. Glenn Fish (GRV Chief Steward) represented the Stewards Panel.
Mr. Gary Robinson pleaded guilty to the charge.
After hearing all the evidence tendered and having regard to GAR83 (6), the RADB determined that Mr. Robinson was guilty as charged and fined him $750 with $500 suspended for 12 months pending no further breach of GAR83 during this period, effective from Tuesday, 18 February 2014.
Acting under GAR83(4), the RADB also disqualified Ditch To Ditch from Event 4 – World Wide Greyhounds Tier 3 Maiden 450m – at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club meeting held on Thursday, 7 November 2013 and amended the placings accordingly.