On 29 May 2017, trainer Nathan Goodwin was convicted of an offence under section 5(3) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (NSW).
The offence related to a failure to provide veterinary treatment to a greyhound when necessary.
On 16 June 2017, the Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) Inquiry Panel provided Mr Goodwin with an opportunity to provide submissions as to whether rule 95(8)(a) of the Greyhound Racing Rules was applicable to the matter and, if so, whether the GRNSW Inquiry Panel should impose a penalty upon Mr Goodwin.
Rule 95(8)(a) states:
The Controlling Body may impose on a person any 1 or more of the penalties referred to in sub-rule (1) if-
(a) the person has been convicted of an offence by any court and the Controlling Body is satisfied that;
(i) the nature of the offence is such that the person’s continued participation or association with greyhound racing would be detrimental to the proper control and regulation of greyhound racing; or
(ii) the continued enjoyment of the rights and privileges conferred by the person would be prejudicial or contrary to the interests of the Controlling Body.
After receiving submissions from Mr Goodwin, the GRNSW Inquiry Panel determined to impose a period of one year disqualification.
A copy of the decision of GRNSW can be found here.
Mr Goodwin has been notified of his rights of appeal.
