STEWARDS PRESENT: D. M. RYAN CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS
C. McLUNE CHIEF STEWARD INVESTIGATIONS


Stewards opened an Inquiry in relation to a complaint lodged by Ms. Anne-Marie Rayward concerning the circumstances which surrounded an incident at the Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club on Saturday the 3rd of November 2007

Stewards directed Mr. Donald McKinnon, of Arundel to appear.

Stewards also accepted evidence from Judge Ms. Anne-Marie Rayward,
Steward Mrs. Gail Thorsby, Race Broadcaster Mr. Paul Luca, Mr. Noel Thompson and Cameraman Mr. Dean Fewtrell along with a number of written submissions.

As a result Stewards charged Mr. McKinnon under GAR 125(1) (f) (iv), which states: Any Person (including an Official) who; engages in, publishes or causes to be published broadcasts or causes to be broadcast, the use of any contemptuous, unseemly, improper, insulting, or offensive language, conduct or behavior in any manner or form, or in relation to (iv) any other person having official duties in relation to greyhound racing.

Mr. McKinnon pleaded not guilty.

Mr. McKinnon was found guilty as charged.

Mr. McKinnon was fined $1000.
$750 was then suspended for 12 months for Mr. McKinnon to be of good behaviour for the 12 months period and to pay $250.

Mr. McKinnon was read his Rights of Appeal at the conclusion of the Inquiry.

Danny Ryan
CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS