Positive Swabs

Ruth King Disqualified For Six Months

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) stewards have concluded an inquiry into the use by trainer Ruth King of a warned off person to assist in the...

Robert Camilleri Fined And Disqualified On Two Charges

Offences Charged: (1) GAR86(d) – Mr. Camilleri, being a trainer having official duties in relation to greyhound racing, did make a false or misleading statement...

Beverley Bate, Joe Briffa And Amy Cole Penalties Handed Down

Three members of the Bate Kennel have had their penalties decided with the findings completed for Beverley Bate, Joe Briffa and Amy Cole. The hearings...

Ken Virtue Fined $1500 For Positive Swabs

CHARGES (1) Mr. Virtue did fail to present the greyhound Banjo Boy free of any prohibited substance for an event at Sandown Greyhound Racing Club...

Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Five Year Strategic Plan

The Governing body of greyhound racing in the state of Victoria, Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV), have announced a five year Strategic Plan to oversee and...

Insight Into The Findings And Recommendations Of The Parliamentary Inquiry

The Select Committee on Greyhound Racing in NSW (Committee) has released its First Report (Report). The Committee has made two findings and 18 recommendations. ARG...

Gavin Lowe Fined $3,750 For Two Positive Swabs

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) stewards have completed an inquiry into analysts' reports that the urine sample taken from Kiowa Star – after that greyhound won...

Playing With Figures – Not Kindergarten Stuff

Confusion, guesswork, allegations, bias and “let you know later” are some of the descriptions that might be applied to statements and figures offered at the...

2013 Queensland Greyhound Of The Year Nominations

The 3 finalist for the Queensland Greyhound of the Year have been announced with Xylia Allen, Glen Gallon and Starliner set to do battle off...

Eleanor Ferguson Suspended For Two Positive Swabs

Offence (1) Following advice from Racing Analytical Services Laboratory, the Stewards of Greyhound Racing Victoria conducted an investigation into the results of a post-race urine...

Why Owners Are The Biggest Punters Of Them All

During a recent discussion about contents insurance, I got talking with a friend about what the most valuable single items in my possession would be....

Australian Racing Greyhound Facebook Followers Show Industry Outrage At Mackay Ruling

According to the commentary from the Australian Racing Greyhound Facebook page, the opinion regarding the decision handed down by Greyhound Racing New South Wales (GRNSW)...

Mackay Surprisingly Avoids Suspension And Only Fined For Four Positive Swabs

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) stewards today concluded inquiries into analysts' reports that the urine samples taken from Sometimes Speedy and Punch One Out after those...

Wayne Vanderburg Disqualified For 7 Years Over Positive Swabs

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) stewards concluded an inquiry into analysts' reports that the urine sample taken from Where's Dobie and Pink Sock, had been found...

NSW Greyhound Racing Inquiry Submissions – The Summary

Public submissions on the inquiry into greyhound racing in NSW closed on 6 November 2013 and the inquiry has now moved to the stage of...

NSW Greyhound Racing Inquiry Produces Sensational First Public Hearing

Last Friday week at Penrith Panthers Leagues Club, the commencement of the inquiry into Greyhound Racing New South Wales (GRNSW) began with the with committee...

7.30 Report Identities Speak Out Over Claims

Two of the people involved in the making of the ABC's 7.30 Report have spoken to Australian Racing Greyhound regarding their thoughts on the allegations...

Leading Trainer Andy Lord Answers Industry Critics

One of NSW's leading trainers has spoken out regarding the shape of the greyhound racing industry after one of the most turbulent and testing times...

2013 Group 1 Topgun Preview

This Saturday Night the Meadows plays host to the 21st edition of the invitation-only Group 1 Topgun.  With a wonderful field of sprinters engaged the race...

GRNSW Deny Any Integrity Or Welfare Issues Ahead Of 7:30 Report Airing

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) today received confirmation from RSPCA NSW that there is no evidence to suggest acts of animal cruelty are occurring in the...

Victorian Decision Spurs GRNSW Stewards In To Action

As has been widely reported, greyhound racing stewards in at least two states have been sitting an numerous positives swab inquiries, mostly to elevated Testosterone...

Hall Of Fame Trainer Graeme Bate Disqualified For 9 Months Over Positive Swab

Greyhound Racing Victoria have today advised that Victorian Hall Of Fame greyhound trainer Graeme Bate has been handed an effective nine month disqualification for returning...

Mark Azzopardi Furious After GRNSW Act Despite Agreement

GRNSW have announced that the inquiry into the analysts' reports of the finding of benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, in the urine sample taken from...

GRNSW Finally Acknowledges Its Growing Integrity Problems

It's taken the best part of 6 months, but the statutory body that controls greyhound racing in New South Wales has finally formally acknowledged the...

Level The Playing Field – Positive Swabs

Greyhound Racing is like other sports – sometimes poor judgement gets the better of those involved and bad decisions are made. In Greyhound Racing, that...