NSW: Steward was at the centre of corruption scandal inquiry

AAP General News (Australia)
04-11-2000
NSW: Steward was at the centre of corruption scandal inquiry

An inquiry has heard chief steward of the New South Wales greyhound racing industry
is at the centre of a corruption scandal.

Counsel assisting the Independent Commission Against Corruption has compared the dog
substitution racket to the notorious 1984 Fine Cotton Affair in which the horse Bold Personality
was substituted for Fine Cotton.

Chief Steward RODNEY WAYNE POTTER also allegedly tampered with dog urine samples.

Counsel assisting, STEPHEN RUSHTON, has told Commissioner IRENE MOSS she'll hear evidence
of how Mr POTTER had a corrupt relationship with many dog trainers over many years.

He said evidence will be heard that Mr POTTER also interfered with the drug testing ballot.

Mr RUSHTON said the commission would hear how Mr POTTER pressured other stewards to
reduce penalties for various trainers and owners.

He said despite the Greyhound Racing Authority had failed dismally in its mandate to
maintain a clean and drug free industry.

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