News in Brief
09 February 2020
Thoroughbred
Rider Penalties
S Collett | Ashhurst Pohangina 7 February; careless riding; suspended 13-16 February inclusive.
R Oliver | Ashhurst Pohangina 7 February; medical clearance required.
T Harris | Waikato 8 February; failed to make weight; suspended 9-21 February inclusive and fined $1,000.
G Jogoo | Canterbury 8 February; medical clearance required.
M Hashizume | Canterbury 8 February; careless riding; suspended 16-23 February inclusive.
Horse Actions/Penalties
SNAPPER | Waikato 8 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
AUGUSTACE | Canterbury 8 February; late scratching after failing to load; must complete trial.
General
The Southland RC meeting scheduled for 5 February was abandoned due to weather and track conditions.
Harness
Driver Penalties
B Norman | Gore 8 February; drove with foot out of sulky footrest; fined $100.
L Whittaker | Waikato Bay of Plenty 9 February; failed to activate hopple shorteners; fined $100.
Trainer Penalty
J & J Dickie | Auckland 7 February; incorrect gear; fined $100.
Horse Actions/Penalties
SAGINAW | Rangiora 6 February; broke in running; must complete trial.
EAGLE EYE | Auckland 7 February; late scratching when found to be lame in preliminary; veterinary clearance required.
MAINLAND PAT | Gore 8 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
BETSTARS BLUE JEAN | Hororata 9 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
BE MINE TONIGHT | Hororata 9 February; fractious prior to start causing a delay; must complete standing start trial.
GOODTHINGSTAKETIME | Hororata 9 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
Protest
TO SIR WITH LOVE | Waikato Bay of Plenty 9 February; caused interference; relegated from 1st to 2nd.
Greyhounds
Trainer/Handler Penalty
S Clark | Waikato 6 February; weight offence; fined $100.
Dog Penalties
CAPTAIN DAVO | Christchurch 7 February; failed to pursue the lure (2nd offence); stood down for 3 months and must complete trial.
COME A GUSTER | Christchurch 7 February; marring (2nd offence); stood down for 3 months and must complete trial.
ZADEE BALE | Christchurch 7 February; failed to pursue the lure (2nd offence); stood down for 3 months and must complete trial.
General
The Southland GRC meeting of 4 February was abandoned after Race 11 due to weather and track conditions.