Kevin Wright Disqualified For Androstane Positive Swab

Offence: Mr. Kevin Wright failed to present the greyhound Brass Knocka free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Greyhound Racing Club on Wednesday, 5 February 2014.

Report:

Following advice from Racing Analytical Services Laboratory, the of Greyhound conducted an investigation into the results of a post-race urine sample taken from greyhound Brass Knocka at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club meeting held on Wednesday, 5 February 2014.

During the investigation, Stewards received evidence from registered trainer Mr. Kevin Wright, Mr. Paul Zahra (Racing Analytical Services Laboratory) and Dr. Steven Karamatic (Greyhound Racing Industry Veterinary Officer).

After considering the evidence, Stewards charged Mr. Wright with a breach of 83(2)(3) and (6) in that he did fail to present the greyhound Brass Knocka free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club meeting held on Wednesday, 5 February 2014 given that the post-race urine sample taken from the greyhound indicated the presence of the prohibited substance 5β-Androstane-3α, 17β-diol at a mass concentration greater than 10ng/mL.

Under Rule 47.1 of the Greyhound Racing Victoria Local Rules a breach of GAR83 (2)(3) and (6) constitutes a Serious Offence. As a result, on Monday, 23 June 2014 this matter was heard before the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board in the first instance under Greyhound Local Racing Rule 47.3 and Sections 83C(b) and 83M(1) of the Racing Act.

Mr. Kevin Wright represented himself.

Mr. (GRV Chief ) represented the Stewards .

Mr. Kevin Wright pleaded guilty to the charge.

After hearing all the evidence tendered and having regard to GAR83 (6), the determined that Mr. Wright was guilty as charged and disqualified him for 6 months (with 3 months of this penalty suspended for 12 months pending no further breaches of GAR83 during the 12 month period), effective from Monday, 23 June 2014.

Acting under GAR83(4), the RADB also disqualified Brass Knocka from Event 7 – The Railway Station Hotel Grade 5, T3 – at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club meeting held on Wednesday, 5 February 2014 and amended the placings accordingly.

In assessing penalty, the Board took into account all the evidence and submissions, including the following matters:

(a) Mr. Wright's guilty plea including his evidence and greyhound related commercial activities;
(b) The nature of the prohibited substance Androstane;
(c) The need to maintain the of greyhound racing and ensure a level playing field for all participants;
(d) Prior penalties for similar offences;
(e) Mr. Wright's character and his clean history in the greyhound industry.

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Joe Mac
Joe Mac
9 years ago

Garry

Joe McFadyen
Joe McFadyen
9 years ago

Garry