Danny Valencia hit a one-out single and pinch-runner Pedro Ciriaco stole second - he was initially called out but the call was overturned by replay. Hogan, making his second appearance after giving evidence last October, said he may or may not have read a 2009 document from O’Mara after a series of public forums with industry participants.It wasn’t easy. The document included the use of “live” animals in a list of key industry issues. Hogan told the inquiry he understood this as a reference to the use of dead rabbit carcasses on lures in dog trials. There was an image problem if members of the public saw trials and might think the animal was alive, he said. “There had been no information or evidence brought to my attention that indicated that there was an issue that needed to be addressed,” Hogan said. The inquiry heard that in 20 the RSPCA and Greyhound Racing NSW had discussed a memorandum of understanding that would cover sharing of information on investigations. The talks had led to a draft agreement but nothing was ever formalised.Ĭounsel assisting the inquiry, Stephen Rushton SC, said the lack of an MoU may have been a problem following a February, 2015 raid by RSPCA officers on a western Sydney track, operated by a man who can only be named as “Mr X”. The track was suspected of being a live-baiting venue and RSPCA officers seized a diary containing a list of first names and phone numbers. Greyhound Racing NSW told the RSPCA privacy laws prevented it identifying the people on the list without a formal request, but the inquiry heard the RSPCA received legal advice that it did not have grounds to make the request. O’Shannessy also revealed complaints to the RSPCA about greyhound racing soared in the wake of the February 2015 ABC TV report exposing live baiting. In 2013/14 there had been 56 complaints involving greyhounds generally, including 27 about racing greyhounds, out of a total 14,498 complaints relating to all animals.īut from July 2014 until mid-May 2015, there were 129 complaints about greyhounds including 100 complaints about the racing industry, out of 13,655 in total.Whether you are new to the sport, or want to re-discover the joys of greyhound ownership, we’re here to help you along the way. Forming a syndicate with friends or colleagues, or going it alone as a single owner, there’s an option to suit you. So you're ready to take the first steps - but what do you need to do? We'll help to guide you through the process and make the simple transition from racing spectator to owner. Ready to find out more or get started on the road to greyhound ownership? Email us on now.Ĭlick on the menu items below to learn more: 1. FAQ - Everything you need to know about becoming a greyhound owner!įirst up - pick a form of greyhound ownership that suits you. There are 3 types of ownership options available to you a syndicate, a partnership or single ownership.įorming a syndicate with friends, family, colleagues or a sports club is a fun and affordable introduction to the world of greyhound racing.Ī greyhound syndicate can consist of between 4 and 20 members. It is the most cost-effective method of ownership, the more syndicate members you have, the more ways to split the costs. Your syndicate will decide on a name (e.g. The Greyhound Syndicate) and one member of your syndicate must be nominated as the representative. All corespondance will be directed through the nominated member., making it easier for everyone to manage. A PartnershipĪ partnership is when a greyhound is jointly owned between two owners. This one is pretty self-explanatory - there's just one single owner, you! Both owners names will appear together as owners.
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