STEWARDS PRESENT: C. CLIFFORD DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS
D. TAGGART BOARD STEWARD


Stewards convened an Inquiry in relation to the urine sample numbered 254007 taken from the greyhound “SAILWAY CHISHO” which competed on the 4TH October 2007 at the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club in Race 4 (placed 8th) and subsequently returned positive to the drug Paraxanthine and Theobromine.

Stewards directed Trainer Mr Robert Hilder of Kingston to appear.

Stewards took evidence from Trainer Mr. Hilder

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.

Mr. Hilder pleaded guilty.

Mr. Hilder was Suspended for 3 months and fined $250.

Stewards disqualified the greyhound “SAILAWAY CHISHO” under AR 124 (1) from Race 4 (placed 8th) at the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club meeting on the 4th October 2007.

Mr. Hilder was read his rights of Appeal at the conclusion of the Inquiry.

Chas Clifford
Deputy Chairman of Stewards