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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Catie McLeod

Victorian greyhound trainer avoids ban despite dog being found with cocaine in system

Greyhounds racing
An experienced Victorian greyhound trainer whose dog was found to have cocaine in its system at a race has avoided a temporary ban. Photograph: AAP

A veteran greyhound trainer whose dog was found to have cocaine in its system at a race has avoided a temporary ban despite the industry regulator calling for one.

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Vcat) on Thursday decided not to impose tougher penalties on Geoffrey Dalton, who was fined $300 after the dog tested positive for cocaine before a 2024 race.

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