On 24 October 2016 Greyhound Racing NSW charged trainer Mr Rex Jones under rule 83(2) of the GRNSW Greyhound Racing Rules as follows:
That you, Rex Jones, a registered trainer, while in charge of the greyhound ‘Cosmic Topper’ presented the greyhound for the purpose of competing in race three at Gosford on 24 May 2016 in circumstances where the greyhound was not free of any prohibited substance.
The prohibited substance was ostarine.
Following Mr Jones’ early guilty plea to the charge and the consideration of the mitigating factors put forward, GRNSW Stewards have determined to impose a period of disqualification of 60 weeks.
A copy of the decision of GRNSW can be found here.
Mr Jones has been notified of his rights of appeal.
