Gannon Suspended

By GRNSW

Greyhound Racing NSW stewards today inquired into an alleged incident said to have occurred in the function room of the Wentworth Park Greyhound Track on the evening of 18 January 2014.

Evidence was taken from trainer Tony Gannon, Peter Davis, Jason Witham and Master of Ceremonies on the night Ron Arnold.

Mr Gannon was found guilty of the offence of misconduct under Gar 86 (o) in respect of approaching Mr Davis in an offensive manner and the use of offensive language towards him in the function room on the night in question.

Mr Gannon was subsequently suspended for a period of four months. Under the provisions of Gar 95 (3) the penalty was suspended in full on the condition that he does not reoffend under the conduct rules in the next 12 months.