STEWARDS PRESENT:             Z.BRYSON (SeNior STEWARD INVESTIGATIONS)
                                                      D.BARBOUR (STIPENDIARY STEWARD)

 
Stewards convened an Inquiry on the 16th of January 2009 in relation to the urine sample numbered 270261 taken from the greyhound “TOTALLED” which competed on the 25th of November 2008 at the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club in Race 5 (placed 8th) and subsequently returned positive to the drug Theobromine.

Stewards directed Trainer Mr. Joshua Allen of Withcott to appear.
Evidence was taken from Mr. Allen.

Stewards charged the Trainer under GAR 83 (2) (a) (d) which states;
(2) The owner, trainer or person in charge of a greyhound
(a) nominated to compete in an Event
(d) shall present the greyhound free of any drug  
 
Mr. Allen pleaded guilty as charged.
Mr. Allen was fined $250.

Stewards disqualified the greyhound “TOTALLED” under R 83 (4) from Race 5 (placed 8th) at the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club meeting on the 25th of November 2008.

Prizemoney must be returned to Greyhounds Queensland.
Mr. Allen was read his rights of Appeal at the conclusion of the Inquiry.

Zachary Bryson
SNR STEWARD INVESTIGATIONS