Bennett outed for seven years

On Monday May 18 2015, Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) Stewards reconvened an Inquiry into two charges issued against Mr Greg Bennett in relation to the investigation into possible corrupt activity by licensed persons former HRNSW Stewards.

Charge 1

On 7 February 2014, Mr Bennett was charged pursuant to Rule 187 (2) which provides;

A person shall not refuse to answer questions or to produce a horse, document, substance or piece of equipment, or give false or misleading evidence or information at an inquiry or investigation.

Charge 2

On 8 May 2015, Mr Bennett was issued with a further charge pursuant to Rule 187 (2), the particular being that on Wednesday, 29 April 2015, at a Steward’s inquiry he refused to answer questions subject to that inquiry.
 
Mr Bennett has being found guilty on both charges. 
 
In relation Charge 1 the Stewards order that Mr Bennett be disqualified for a period of 7 years back dated to the date on which he was stood down.

The period of disqualification will commence on 25 November 2011 and expire on 24 November 2018.
 
In respect of Charge 2 Stewards order that Mr Bennett be warned off until such time as he appears and answers questions in relation to the Inquiry.

The term of that warning-off is therefore in Mr Bennett’s hands.
 
Mr Bennett has been informed of his right to appeal.
 
To read the full decision click here