The Stewards of Greyhound Racing Victoria on Monday 13th September, 2010 conducted an inquiry into an incident that occurred en route to the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association on Monday 23rd August, 2010.
After hearing the evidence, Stewards charged Mr. Arvanitis with breach of GAR86(o) in that he did transport eight greyhounds en route to the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association meeting on Monday 23rd August 2010, of which five were engaged to compete at that meeting, and by continuing to travel to the race meetiong when it became apparant of a significant fault with the trailers wheel, he acted in an improper manner which constituted misconduct.
After hearing all the evidence tendered, the RADB found Mr Arvanitis guilty as charged and issued the following penalties:
*A fine of $5,000
*Disqualification of his licence for a period of six months (3 months of which, to be suspended), commencing Monday 18th October 2010.