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Background

On 6 March 2019, Mrs Sally Snow was warned off by Racing NSW.

Pursuant to AR265, a warned-off person is subject to the same restrictions or consequences applicable to a disqualified person. The prohibitions applying to Mrs Snow as a warned-off person include those prescribed by AR263(1)(k).

In March 2026, Licensed Bookmaker Clerk, Mrs Glenis Clarke applied to Racing NSW for a bookmaker’s licence.

Following receipt of that application and information obtained in connection with the application, Racing NSW Integrity Department commenced an investigation into activity associated with a TAB betting account held in Mrs Clarke’s name during the period from November 2025 to April 2026.

On 27 July 2026 Mrs Clarke was interviewed at the offices of Racing NSW in relation to her bookmaker’s licence application.

Following that interview Stewards subsequently opened an inquiry on 21 August 2026. During the inquiry, Stewards considered a TAB account activity report together with correspondence provided by Mrs Clarke as part of her bookmaker’s licence application.

Evidence was taken from Mrs Clarke and licensed bookmaker Mr Gary Clarke.

Having considered the evidence, Stewards issued the following charge against Mrs Clarke.

Charge: AR227(b) – Breaches of the Rules

The details of the charge that, Licensed Bookmaker Clerk Mrs Glenis Clarke, aided and/or was a party to warned-off person Mrs Sally Snow’s breach of AR263(1)(k) by reason of the following matters:

1) She is a licensed Bookmaker Clerk with Racing NSW and is bound by, and required to comply with, the Rules of Racing.

2) At all relevant times, Mrs Sally Snow was a warned-off person, having been warned off on 6 March 2019.

3) Pursuant to AR265, a warned-off person is subject to the same restrictions or consequences applicable to a disqualified person.

4) Pursuant to AR263(1)(k), a disqualified person is not permitted to open a betting account, operate an existing betting account, transact a bet or have a bet transacted on his or her behalf, have any interest in or share in any bet, and/or receive a benefit from any bet placed with a licensed wagering operator in connection with any Thoroughbred race meeting held in Australia.

5) Prior to 4 November 2025, she provided Mrs Snow with the account details and password for the TAB betting account registered in her name, thereby enabling Mrs Snow to access and operate that account.

6) Between 4 November 2025 and 6 April 2026, Mrs Snow:

a) operated your TAB betting account;
b) transacted bets or had bets transacted on her behalf;
c) had an interest in or share in bets; and
d) received a benefit from bets,

all in connection with Thoroughbred race meetings held in Australia.

7) Between 4 November 2025 and 6 April 2026;

a) Mrs Snow transferred or otherwise provided funds to her for use in placing bets through the TAB account;
b) Monies representing the proceeds of successful bets placed through that account were transferred or otherwise provided by her to Mrs Snow.

8) At all relevant times referred to in paragraphs 5-7, she was aware that Mrs Snow was a warned-off person and was subject to the restrictions in AR263(1)(k) in respect of betting.

9) The conduct referred to in paragraph 6 and 7 constituted a breach by Mrs Snow of AR263(1)(k), whether each subparagraph is considered individually, or in combination with some or all of the other subparagraphs.

10) By permitting and/or enabling Mrs Snow to use her TAB betting account, receiving funds from her for the purpose of betting through that account, and providing her with the proceeds of winning bets, as detailed above, she aided Mrs Snow to breach AR263(1)(k), thereby breaching AR227(b).

11) Further, or in the alternative, by the conduct detailed above, including permitting and/or enabling Mrs Snow to use her TAB betting account, receiving funds from her for the purpose of betting through that account, and providing her with the proceeds of winning bets, she was a party to Mrs Snow’s breach of AR263(1)(k), thereby breaching AR227(b).

Plea: Guilty

Penalty Considerations

Stewards considered the following matters in respect to penalty:

• Guilty plea.
• Forthright evidence throughout the inquiry.
• Nature and seriousness of the offence.
• Principles of specific and general deterrence and what message is sent to the industry in respect of such conduct.
• Purpose of issuing penalties as a protective measure for the image, interests and welfare of the Thoroughbred Racing Industry.

Having determined that a disqualification of twelve (12) months was appropriate, Stewards reduced that penalty to nine (9) months having regard to Mrs Clarke guilty plea at the earliest opportunity and the other mitigating matters identified above.

Accordingly, Mrs Clarke’s period of disqualification commences immediately and is to expire on Monday, 7 June 2027.

Mrs Clarke was advised of her rights of appeal.

Relevant Rules

AR227 - Breaches of the Rules

Without limiting any other powers, a PRA or the Stewards may penalise any person who:

(b) attempts to commit, aids, abets, counsels, procures, connives at, approaches or requests another person to commit, conspires with another person to commit, or is a party to another person who commits, a breach of the Rules.

AR263 - Prohibitions on persons and their conduct while disqualified

AR263(1)(k) prohibits a disqualified person from opening a betting account, operating an existing betting account, transacting a bet or having a bet transacted on his or her behalf, having an interest in or share in any bet, and/or receiving a benefit from any bet placed with a licensed wagering operator in connection with any thoroughbred race meeting held in Australia.

AR265 - Warned-off persons

A warned-off person is subject to the same restrictions or consequences applicable to a disqualified person.

- Tom Moxon (Racing NSW Chairman of Stewards)