A horse racing trainer in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, has been disqualified after verbally attacking a racing steward during an inspection. Garry Lunn, a successful trainer with over 500 wins, including more than 100 at the local Dubbo racecourse, faced consequences for his behavior towards the official.
During a stable audit inspection in September, discrepancies in stable return records were discovered, leading to a follow-up visit by racing steward Xavier Dalton the next month. Lunn’s aggressive and disrespectful behavior towards Dalton, including using offensive language and insults, resulted in charges of obstructing and hindering the steward from performing his duties.
Despite denying the charges, Lunn was found guilty and received a three-month disqualification for one offense and a nine-month disqualification for the other. The penalties are set to run concurrently from November 14, 2025, to August 14, 2026. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining professionalism and respect in the racing industry.