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Thompson to Possibly Face Suspension or Lengthy Disqualification

Greyhound Betting — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:44 +0000

Mr. Jason Thompson, a registered and well known greyhound trainer, is now facing real trouble. Possibly, he will get suspended or has to face lengthy disqualification. Mainly, this is because of him getting involved in an alleged incidents in the kennel block area at the conclusion of races 8 and 9 last Thursday, 27th of November 2008. Seona Hood, Thompson’s wife and trainer partner is also involved, as well as Danny McDonald trainer of Surgeon.

An inquiry with regards to the alleged incidents involving Thompson and Hood, along with Darren McDonald will be conducted by the stewards however at this point in time there is no exact date yet as to when it will be conducted. One thing that’s exact is that any of the individuals, found guilty of the physical assault of another during a race programme could well look forward to a very lengthy disqualification or perhaps suspension, considering being a licensed trainer. This holds true most especially for Mr. Jason Thompson.

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Well, adding further to the possibility of Thompson getting lengthy disqualification or suspension are the previous incidents where El Galo turned out to be positive to stab and Thompson getting himself into a confrontation with GRV CEO John Stephens.

At the moment, GRV Stewards are still yet to set a date to hear the inquiry in to El Galo’s positive swab to n-butyl-hyoscine from the 2008 Group 1 Topgun. If found liable, Thompson will be facing a lengthy disqualification and/or fine from that inquiry in addition to losing the $100,000 to the winner prizemoney from the Topgun. Worser, he will not escape suspension due to already having one positive swab against his name in Victorian Greyhound Racing.

With regards to his confrontation with GRV CEO John Stephens, it is not yet known what consequences Thompson has to face or else if there are really some consequences he has to face as it is not known at this very moment if GRV CEO John Stephens has asked GRV Stewards to also investigate Thompson’s acts toward him.

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2008 Group 1 Melbourne Cup Controversy

Greyhound Betting — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:55:32 +0000

Many can’t believe it, the much awaited Australias’ richest and most prized feature greyhound race, the 2008 Group 1 Melbourne Cup, ended up being filled with a huge controversy. Surgeon claimed Darren McDonald’s third Melbourne Cup however in doing so put on one of the worst displays of failing to chase ever witnessed in a major Australian greyhound race.

It was “said” that there was an outburst from registered trainers and defacto husband and wife team Seona Hood and Jason Thompson. According to some watchers last Thursday night, 27th of November 2008, “pub” language was directed toward winning trainer Darren McDonald. Thompson was alleged for using the f*** word many times to describe McDonald, his greyhound along with the GRV Stewards decision to allow Surgeon to run.

Such kind of outburst already took place earlier this year at Warrnambool however toward GRV CEO John Stephens. Thompson was alleged to have stormed toward Stephens again to continue his public “blow-up”.

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Because of similar incidents involving an outburst most likely of emotions, Jason Thompson, so together with Seona Hood were reminded by GRV Stewards to act properly in events. Stewards have initially issued a warning to Trainer J Thompson regarding his comments, an inquiry to alleged incidents in the kennel block area will be set to a date.

Whilst, incident involving GRV CEO John Stephens is not yet taken into account as it is not known at this moment whether GRV CEO John Stephens has asked GRV Stewards to also consider investigating Thompson’s alleged outburst toward him.

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Schweppes Melbourne Cup Final’s Group 1 Fields

Greyhound Betting — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:46:23 +0000

Schweppes Melbourne Cup Final has been a much awaited event. Same thing with its Group 1 Fields.

Many racegoers have been waiting for the final list of greyhound participants as well as trainers of Group 1 Fields who will vie for the first prize money which amounted to $175,000. The final list came through from the best 80 greyhounds nominated who competed in the preludes.

Finally, the list of greyhounds participants as well as trainers of Group 1 Fields for Schweppes Melbourne Cup Final has names of:

1 Hanify’s Impact with trainer Jason Thompson
2 Made to Size with trainer Reg Kay
3 Nitro Burst with trainer Jason Thompson
4 Teaman Titch with trainer Dave Burnett
5 Kendale Bale with trainer Kylie Hunt
6 Amity Bale with trainer Graeme Bate
7 Velocette with trainer Graeme Bate
8 Surgeon with trainer Darren McDonald
9 Proven Polly with trainer Jason Thompson
10 Wanalta Chief with trainer Jason Thompson

Greyhounds will be up for over 515 metres at Sandown Park today, 27th of October 2008. Event comes with a prize money with a total of $250,000. $175,000 will go to the winner, $50,000 to the second placer, and $25,000 to the third placer. A lot of things are expected from the greyhound and trainer participants so watch out!

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