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INTERVIEWS conducted with trainers implicated in the greyhound live baiting scandal are likely to lead to more people being charged under the laws of racing.
Racing Queensland is continuing with its investigation, where already 13 people have been suspended, including seven who have been asked to show cause why they shouldn't be barred from racecourses worldwide.
The show cause notices followed graphic footage on Four Corners on Monday night of live animals being tied to a lure in the training of greyhounds.
Central to the Queensland footage was Tom Noble, who was interviewed by Racing Queensland stewards on Wednesday and made admissions about his involvement in live baiting.
Numerous others have been questioned about their involvement and Racing Queensland Manager of Integrity Services Wade Birch said some of those interviewed had shed more light on the barbaric practice.
Greyhound trainers Reg Kay and Tom Noble from the ABC's Four Corners expose on Monday night. Source: ABC
"Stewards believe the assistance by those already interviewed could lead to more people being charged," Birch said.
"Our sole aim at the moment is to bring those guilty of wrongdoing to justice."
Noble and the six other licensees issued with show cause notices — Reg Kay, Debra Arnold, Tony McCabe, James Harding, Michael Chapman and Greg Stella — have seven days to respond with reasons as to why they shouldn't be warned off racecourses worldwide and be prohibited from having any involvement in any form of racing.
While stewards are confident they can remove those involved from the racing industry, questions remain whether criminal charges will be laid, owing to the way the footage was captured.
It is possible that the footage will be inadmissable in a court of law.
The live baiting scandal claimed its first administrative scalps yesterday, with the entire NSW Greyhound Board stood down, along with its chief executive.
Wade Birch: "Stewards believe the assistance by those already interviewed could lead to more people being charged". Source: News Limited
Queensland Racing Minister Bill Byrne has indicated an independent review will be conducted into Racing Queensland's handling of the issue. The Minister has not speculated on the future of any RQ officials.
Victoria's Racing Integrity Commissioner Sal Perna yesterday called for a national approach to integrity matters in racing, suggesting the Federal Government — along with the states and racing itself — should contribute to its funding.
Perna told Radio Sport National that integrity departments must have independence.
"Perception must be one of independence, because that is where the public gets its confidence from," Perna said.
"This is critical. Integrity is critical. It can't be seen to be influenced by other aspects, the commercial aspects, the management aspects."
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