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


Stewards opened an Inquiry in relation to the circumstances which surrounded an incident at the Rockhampton Greyhound Racing Club on Saturday 9th February 2008.

Stewards directed Club President Mr. Jeffrey Kuhl, licensees Mr. William Boon and Mr. William Boon Snr to appear.

Stewards accepted evidence and submissions from all three persons.

As a result Stewards charged Mr. Kuhl and Mr. Boon under GAR 86(a)(q) which states: A person (including and Official) shall be guilty of an offence if the person (a) contravenes any of these Rules (q) commits or omits to do any act or engages in conduct which is in any way detrimental or prejudical to the interest, welfare, image, control or promotion of greyhound racing.

Mr. Kuhl pleaded not guilty.

Mr. Boon pleaded not guilty.

Mr. Kuhl was found guilty as charged.

Mr. Boon was found guilty as charged.

Mr. Kuhl was fined $500, with $250 suspended providing Mr. Kuhl was of good behaviour for a period of 12 months.

Mr. Boon was issued with an Official Warning.

Mr. Boon Snr was not charged, however he was also warned and reminded of his obligations as a licenced person.

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

Danny Ryan
CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS