Victorian greyhound trainer avoids ban despite dog being found with cocaine in system
A Victorian greyhound trainer, Geoffrey Dalton, has avoided a temporary ban despite his dog testing positive for cocaine. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided against imposing harsher penalties, citing Dalton's lack of knowledge regarding the contamination. This decision comes amid concerns over greyhound welfare, with reports of 30 greyhounds dying at races in Victoria this year.
- ▪Geoffrey Dalton was fined $300 after his dog tested positive for cocaine before a race.
- ▪The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal rejected the appeal for a temporary ban, stating it would be harsh given Dalton's lapsed trainer registration.
- ▪The Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds reported 30 greyhounds have died in or after races in Victoria this year, the highest in Australia.
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An experienced Victorian greyhound trainer whose dog was found to have cocaine in its system at a race has avoided a temporary ban. Photograph: AAPView image in fullscreenAn experienced Victorian greyhound trainer whose dog was found to have cocaine in its system at a race has avoided a temporary ban. Photograph: AAPVictoriaVictorian greyhound trainer avoids ban despite dog being found with cocaine in system Tribunal decision on Geoffrey Dalton comes as advocacy group releases data showing 30 greyhounds have died at or after Victorian races this year Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Catie McLeodThu 28 May 2026 05.05 EDTLast modified on Thu 28 May 2026 05.06 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA veteran greyhound trainer whose dog was found to have cocaine in…
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