STEWARDS PRESENT: Z.BRYSON (SENIOR STEWARD INVESTIGATIONS)
D.TAGGART (STIPENDIARY STEWARD)

Stewards convened an Inquiry on the 23rd of October 2008 in relation to the nomination of the greyhound “COME UP UNO” which competed on the 1st October 2008 at the Brisbane
Racing Club in Race 6 (placed 3rd) whilst under suspension.

Stewards directed Trainer Mr. Renald Attard of Fairney Views to appear.

Evidence was taken from Mr. Attard.

Stewards charged the Trainer under GAR 86 (o) which states;

A person (including an official) shall be guilty of an offence if the person-

(o) has, in relation to a greyhound or greyhound racing, done a thing, or omitted to do a thing, which, in the opinion of the Stewards or the Controlling Body, as the case may be, is negligent, dishonest, corrupt, fraudulent or improper, or constitutes misconduct

Mr. Attard pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Mr. Attard was found guilty as charged.

Mr. Attard was fined $100.

Stewards disqualified the greyhound “COME UP UNO” under R64 (1) from Race 6 (placed 3rd) at the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club meeting on the 1st of October 2008 and subsequently from the final Race 8 (placed 4th) at the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club meeting on the 8th October 2008.

Prizemoney must be returned to Greyhounds Queensland.

Zachary Bryson
SENIOR STEWARD INVESTIGATIONS