STEWARDS PRESENT: D.M.Ryan CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS
S.J.McGrath DEPUTY CHAIRMAN STEWARDS

Stewards opened an Inquiry at 10.30am in relation to the urine samples numbered 238188 taken from the greyhound “RAPID TOTO” which competed on the 19th of September 2006 at the Gold Coast Greyhound Club Meeting in Race 6 (placed 1st) and urine Sample numbered 239497 taken from the greyhound “TRAVEL BOY” which competed on the 11th of October 2006 at the Gold Coast Greyhound Racing Club in Race 2 (placed 4th) and both Samples subsequently returned positive to the drug Salbutamol.

Stewards directed Trainer Mrs. G.Harris of Carbrook to appear.

Stewards took evidence from Trainer Mrs. G.Harris and written submissions from Dr. Celeste Howarth M.B.Ch.B.FRACGP and Dr. J.Murray.

Stewards charged the Trainer under GAR 122 which states: The Owner, Trainer or person in charge of a greyhound nominated to compete in an Event shall produce the greyhound for the Event free of any drug.

Mrs. Harris pleaded guilty as charged.

Mrs. Harris was Suspended for a period of 6 month and Suspended the Penalty.

The greyhounds “RAPID TOTO ” was disqualified from Race 6 at the Gold Coast Greyhound Racing Club meeting on the 19th of September 2006 and “TRAVEL BOY” was disqualified from Race 2 at the Gold Cast Racing Club meeting on the 11th of October 2006.

Connections were directed to return the prizemoney to the Greyhound Racing Authority.

Mrs. Harris has her rights of Appeal at the conclusion of the Inquiry.

Danny Ryan
CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS