WA’s leading lady Linda Britton disqualified for 18 months

The sport has been rocked by an 18-month disqualification handed to champion trainer Linda Britton on Monday.

The WA trainer was disqualified for 18 months and fined $500 on four charges in relation to one of her greyhounds testing positive to a prohibited substance, and for failing to keep treatment records.

The first two charges came after Zelemar Fever, trained by Britton, was found to have the substance testosterone – evidenced by the presence of 5β – androstane- 3α, 17β – diol at a concentration greater than 10 nanograms per millilitre in urine samples taken after winning the WA Sprint Championship final and placing third in the final in August last year. 



Britton, who trains her team near , was also charged on two counts for failing to keep treatment records.

The first of those charges related to the of ethyloestrenol tablets to the greyhound bitches which she was training at the time.

The second was in regards to possessing 1500 ethyloestrenol tablets, a scheduled 4 medicine, in two unlabelled containers which were “not prescribed in with the relevant provisions”.



The champion conditioner pleaded guilty to all four charges when the ' resumed last Thursday.



Britton was disqualified for nine months, effective immediately, on each of charges one and two, totalling 18 months on the sidelines.



In regards to charges three and four, Britton was fined $200 and $300 respectively. 



The penalty imposed has come as a massive shock to most greyhound participants, not just from the West but nationwide, as well as Britton herself.



Britton, who was inducted into the WA Racing Industry Hall of Fame in 2012, has won the leading state trainer award each year since its inception in 2003.



She is the daughter of legendary trainer Allan Britton and is also the sister to Jeff and , two of Victoria's leading trainers.



Linda Britton has trained many stars of the track over the years such as Paradise Street, Reggemite, , , Topline Doovee and Dance Portrait. More recently she has put the polish on outstanding types Zelemar Fever, Star Recall, Uno Reltub and Te Amo, just to name a few.





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Michelle Romer
Michelle Romer
9 years ago

As I said to shane write your own comment on the post not on mine!

Sharon Simpson
Sharon Simpson
9 years ago

Pete Sayer

Chris Kenyon
Chris Kenyon
9 years ago

Charlie Britton absolute champ bro

Chris Kenyon
Chris Kenyon
9 years ago

Nicola Hind

Mitchell Mawson
Mitchell Mawson
9 years ago

“ITSS A BRITTON DOG”

Nicola Hind
Nicola Hind
9 years ago

Thanks for tagging me Chris .linda is one of the most kind caring an honest people i have ever had the privellidge of knowing…all that know an love u lindy loo know how much u love ur dogs and the time and effort an dedication u put towards them in unbelievable.u will continue too have all of our support because at the end of the day,one mistake does not deserve the hand uve been delt…ur a legend in our eyes an we all got ur back xxxxx

Sean Cachia
Sean Cachia
9 years ago

For all u people that waste your time on here and bag people out how about u put that time in to your dog’s and maybe u will be able to get winners always the same people saying the same shit this Page wasn’t designed to bag people out may be Australian racing greyhound racing should look at taking people off this Page when they start being keyboard warriors.

Peter Finianos
Peter Finianos
9 years ago

Charlie Finianos

FrankieMeyer
FrankieMeyer
9 years ago

Mate  u talk crap  small trainers & hobby trainers  r cheats  Charlie  Britton u r so wrong  

FrankieMeyer
FrankieMeyer
9 years ago

It looks like they r  running the greyhound  industry over there  darn well  anyway Mr G Bates got 3 years so Linda got off easy And also i think Linda is the best in WA  and she will come back and kick butt  again

Kim Johnstone
Kim Johnstone
9 years ago

Testosterone is not a banned substance, you are allowed to use it to certain levels, unfortunately you can’t check the levels before you race u have to trust in advice and dosage, Linda and the crew have to be one of the most honest friendly helpful groups of people and its a tragedy for her to be going through this

Brent Fairlie
Brent Fairlie
9 years ago

Heather Milne show dazza

Frankie Meyer
Frankie Meyer
9 years ago

do the crime do the time bad luck Linda u r a great trainer u will b back

Michelle Romer
Michelle Romer
9 years ago

Yes being the caring person she is it is a tragedy that she has to be put through this. But she’s not alone she has all of us for support.

Cameron Green
Cameron Green
9 years ago

Luke Kendall Luke Chapman Tim O Mavric

Nathan Crawford
Nathan Crawford
9 years ago

Ross Uros Vasic

Nicola Hind
Nicola Hind
9 years ago

Spot on Michelle.we will all stand by lindas side forever and always…all these people bagging her have no idea of the kind of person she an dnt realise she has lost her entire world for the nxt 18months….if they had the slightest idea of the person linda is and that these greyhounds are her children her life her everything.maybe then they wldnt b so quick to judge….but hey what more can u expect frm small minded people

Russell Guelfi
Russell Guelfi
9 years ago

Hey Alex u should learn to shut your mouth u piss ant

Nicola Hind
Nicola Hind
9 years ago

I wouldnt worry Russell,clearly all these ppl bagging linda have never made a mistake in there life an they live in a fantasy land with leprechauns,unicorns and sprinkle fairy dust all day long an also apparently there shit dnt stink either….

Shane Pettersson
Shane Pettersson
9 years ago

So sad for u linda very harshly delt with allways the true professional at your job

Louis Lamotte
Louis Lamotte
9 years ago

Not a Linda bagger at all she’s a very nice lady and a good trainer but unfortunately she broke the rules, and if you do the crime you have to do the time others in this state have been disqualified for similar things so there was no other option

Michael Cullen
Michael Cullen
9 years ago

Such a shame to happen to a wonderful person. For all u clowns that wish to bag Linda understand what has happened these pills are not performance enhancing whatsoever they are to control a bitch from coming on heat. Linda u are amazing for greyhounds always were an always will. Come back stronger than ever

Jono Brewsky
Jono Brewsky
9 years ago

Respect all round for WA best female trainer true champion in my eyes all them muppets not from west oz talking shit your all inbreads

Recluse 60
Recluse 60
9 years ago

What a joke 18 months and should have been a lot heavier more like 2 years as deterrent to others. Kody Charles was fined ,000 which is nothing to him and let off a sentence because his Daddy is big in Harness racing and Kody drives for him on the odd occasion and the rest of them got suspended. So I ask what has harness racing got to do with Greyhound racing. So RWWA you need to be more consistent when handing down sentences. Linda Britton is a lovely person and a great trainer who cares for her dogs which is… Read more »

Shirley Collison
Shirley Collison
9 years ago

If you can’t run your dog honestly get out off the racking game it is not fair to the dog ,

Brad Phillips
Brad Phillips
9 years ago

Malcolm Burton

Eva Sherriff
Eva Sherriff
9 years ago

I believed testosterone IS a banned substance which is why you have to be careful of dose & days between races, so they don’t test positive. I know a few people that use it in their bitches but have always warned against it due to the health problems it causes – bitches not coming into season ever, mammary cancer….On the other hand, ethyloeostronol tablets I thought were the only hormone tablets not banned & keeping records of when used seems a bit silly when they have to be given daily. Of course, the vet has to have seen the bitch… Read more »

Todd Gill
Todd Gill
9 years ago

Heather Campana

Charlie Britton
Charlie Britton
9 years ago

I think it’d be much easier if testosterone was a banned substance. People could use a much safer and less risky substance that will not affect a swab. If people would wake up then we wouldn’t have this problem in the first place.

Michelle Romer
Michelle Romer
9 years ago

I have brood bitches here at home from Linda and they came to me in excellent condition and I havent had any problem at all with them coming into season. They’re all gorgeous girls with great temperaments.

Alex Hewson
Alex Hewson
9 years ago

R u mad Russel

Ricky Hassall
Ricky Hassall
9 years ago

18 months!……ouch! Its a difficult one……they sure are tough in the West. Its so easy to make a mistake and return a positive.I can speak from experience. Cut her some slack…..this is a tough penalty.

Heather Campana
Heather Campana
9 years ago

Well I know Linda is a wonderful lady and has earnt the respect of all of wa greyhound trainers? All trainers at one point has tried to stop their bitches from coming into season as more than most if one comes into season the whole kennels come into season its a hard game and the laws have changed a hell of a lot and especially over the last few years.if you have a kennel of females I know it can scrub you out for 3 months to bring them back into work.18months is very harsh but Linda will be back… Read more »

Bianca Märëë Ïvÿ Hammersley
Bianca Märëë Ïvÿ Hammersley
9 years ago

Stay strong linda! We have your back xxx

Mitchell Cook
Mitchell Cook
9 years ago

Kelly Short

Elle Quartermaine
Elle Quartermaine
9 years ago

Beau Harich

Kyle Colvin
Kyle Colvin
9 years ago

Leighton Douglas #puntingnews

Brett Clark
Brett Clark
9 years ago

Eddie Harich

Chris Friso Stanton
Chris Friso Stanton
9 years ago

Travis Walker

steve clements
steve clements
9 years ago

you sir are a tosser that nos nothing. have you not had a wife or girlfriend on the pill? im sure they can still play sport cant they. wots the diff you idiot.    regards steve clemo  

steve clements
steve clements
9 years ago

you sir are a tosser! do you no this lady? no i didnt think so, you idiot. 

Eric Campana
Eric Campana
9 years ago

Anne-maree Campana Beckett

Recluse 60
Recluse 60
9 years ago

Steve Clements. Were those comments aimed at me as I found them in my junk mail box?

Loz Kearns
Loz Kearns
9 years ago

What happens to her dogs in work during the lengthy ban?

Eric Campana
Eric Campana
9 years ago

Paul Stuart

Jennifer Board
Jennifer Board
9 years ago

I can actually believe the amount of jealous ppl out there who find anything they can to rubbish those who are more successful than themselves… @rob De la Hunty… The same dogs who have been winning at 8 lengths clear…(not your dog?) shame your not or don’t have a trainer as good and as professional as Linda and her staff !!!!What is wrong about all this and I find it so disgusting is that this lovely lady who is a credit to the greyhound racing community cannot even have a relationship with her own family over the next 18 months….… Read more »

Jennifer Board
Jennifer Board
9 years ago

Obviously not yours!!!!

Kathleen Irving
Kathleen Irving
9 years ago

Onya Emily, I can vouch for everything you have said, Linda gives 200%not only to our dogs but to her owners as well and I am proud to say that I am blessed to be one of them. Not only does this show out in our dogs but in her wonderful staff as well. Hang in there Linda we all have the greatest respect for you and your staff.

Kathleen Irving
Kathleen Irving
9 years ago

Just your uninformed opinion

Kathleen Irving
Kathleen Irving
9 years ago

The same honest, clean dogs that do it all the time.