Racing NSW

John Finn declared a defaulter by GRNSW

JOHN Finn has been declared a defaulter by Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) stewards less than two days after his wife, Melinda Finn, had her training...

Finn suspended after EPO positive confirmed

LEADING NSW trainer Melinda Finn has had her licensed suspended by Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) after it was confirmed two of her greyhounds returned positive...

What you may have missed: Cannington conducts final meeting

CANNINGTON conducted its final race meeting on Saturday night after 40 years of operation. Greyhounds WA were forced to make the decision to relocate due...
European rabbits found on NSW property

Two more trainers suspended under live baiting cloud

TWO more trainers have been caught up in the live baiting scandal after two live European rabbits were found during a raid on a property...

Stewards wrap: Victorian found guilty of live baiting

A VICTORIAN greyhound racing participant has been handed down a life ban in Victoria by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RADB) following on from...

The greyhound industry should be wary of racing inquiries

IT IS normal practice for governments to set up inquiries and reviews only when they already know what the outcome will be. People doing such...

Finn’s greyhounds test positive for EPO, Fanning leaves GRNSW

LEADING conditioner Melinda Finn has become the first trainer to have greyhounds return a positive swab to the prohibited substance Recombinant Human Erythropoietin (EPO). The...

In the stewards room: QLD legend Ron Ball banned for life

LEGENDARY trainer Ron Ball has been banned for life by the Queensland All Codes Racing Industry Board in the aftermath of the live-baiting scandal. Ball...

Greyhound participants speak out after the live baiting saga

FOLLOWING on from February’s controversial Four Corners program titled ‘Making A Killing’, I have literally read hundreds of stories relating to live baiting with a...

Stewards wrap – what you may have missed in recent weeks

VICTORIAN trainer William Ferguson has had his license suspended for a period of nine months, six of which have been wholly suspended for a period...

A cargo cult pervades greyhound racing

It all started in the late 1980s when SKY pictures of live racing arrived on the scene. It mattered little where you were, the pictures...

News wrap: Newson says animal cruelty will be stamped out

THE stand-in CEO of Greyhound Racing New South Wales, Paul Newson, has received an interim report from Deputy Police Commissioner Dave Madden into claims that...

First NSW live-baiting inquiry adjourned

THE first trainer inquiry into alleged live-baiting activity in NSW was adjourned on Monday while Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) considers whether or not they should...

In the Stewards room: Live-baiting trainer inquires to commence

GREYHOUND Racing New South Wales (GRNSW) announced on Friday that the inquiries surrounding suspended participants who are alleged to have been involved in the practice...

Live-baiting saga: Dogs free to run after NSW appeals upheld

THE New South Wales Racing Appeals Tribunal has upheld several appeals made by owners against a Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) decision to suspend greyhounds associated...

Stewards wrap: Greyhounds granted a stay of proceedings

IN THE lead up to the biggest race series in NSW, the Group 1 Golden Easter Egg, Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) announced on Friday that...

Live-baiting saga update: Tom Noble to fight cruelty charges

TOM Noble, the Queensland greyhound trainer at the centre of the live-baiting saga, will fight the charges of alleged animal cruelty he is up against....

Paul Newson holds forum for hundreds of Hunter participants

INTERIM CEO of Greyhound Racing New South Wales (GRNSW) Paul Newson held a forum for greyhound racing participants at Cessnock Showground on Sunday. 

 The...

NSW Government form Special Commission of Inquiry

THE New South Wales Government moved to secure the future integrity of its greyhound industry today, announcing a Special Commission of Inquiry to investigate issues of animal...

What you may have missed: Space Star shines; CEO to hold Q&A

Interim GRNSW CEO Open Forum Greyhound Racing NSW interim CEO Paul Newson has invited all greyhound participants to a special meeting to be held at...

Pots calling kettles black is risky

CUSTOMARILY, I do not address personalities in these columns, rather I comment on events and policies. However, some of the stuff going around is beyond...

Live-baiting scandal update: Caillard resigns, Birch stood down

GREYHOUND Racing Victoria chairman Peter Caillard has quit his post in the latest twist in the live-baiting saga. Caillard informed Martin Pakula, the Victorian Minister...

Live-baiting scandal: The darkest week in an industry’s history

JUST a week has elapsed since the nation was shocked by revelations of live baiting in the greyhound industry broadcast on the ABC’s investigative program...

Victorian Govt waiting on inquiry before acting on GRV board

THE Greyhound Racing Victoria board will not meet the same fate as its recently-sacked NSW counterparts. For now. Speaking exclusively with AustralianRacingGreyhound.com, Victoria’s Racing Integrity...

Greens MP John Kaye calls for suspension of greyhound racing

DESPITE NSW Racing Minister Troy Grant announcing the board and CEO of Greyhound Racing NSW had stood down overnight, Greens NSW MP and racing spokesperson...