18 July 2008 Stewards' Inquiry - Greyhounds

RWWA Stewards today concluded an inquiry into a report from Principal Investigator Mr P. O'Reilly involving Public Trainer Mr G. Liebeck.

Evidence was taken from a City of Fremantle Shire Ranger, RWWA Principal Investigator Mr P. O'Reilly and RWWA Racing Industry Veterinarian Mr P. Symons.

Public Trainer Mr G. Liebeck pleaded guilty to the following charges:

1. Under Greyhound Rule 84(2) for being in possession of a prescription drug (penicillin) which was not prescribed by a Veterinary Surgeon.
2. Under Greyhound Rule 86(d) for providing misleading information to the RWWA Investigator.
3. Under Greyhound Rule 86(e) for refusing to give evidence when requested by the Stewards.
4. Under Greyhound Rule 86(q) for conduct detrimental to the image of Greyhound racing.
5. Further, Mr G. Liebeck was found guilty under Greyhound local rule 86B 1 (A) for using live animals for the purpose of exciting greyhounds in training.

In relation to penalty Stewards took into account the following:

• The seriousness of the offences
• Mr Liebeck's guilty plea to four of the charges
• Mr Liebeck's disciplinary record
• The damage done to the image of Greyhound racing

After consideration Mr Liebeck was subject to the following penalties:

1. A fine of $100.
2. A fine of $500.
3. Disqualification of twelve (12) months
4. Disqualification of six (6) months
5. Disqualification of twelve (12) months

Stewards further ruled that the three terms of disqualification be served concurrently. Effectively Mr Liebeck is disqualified for a period of twelve (12) months effective immediately.

John A. Zucal
RWWA Chairman of Stewards

For more information contact:

Racing and Wagering Western Australia
Stewards Division
70 Grandstand Road
Ascot WA 6104
Ph: (08) 9277 0777