News in Brief
Thoroughbred
Rider Penalties
D Montes De Oca | Waikato 8 August; excessive use of whip; suspended 9-23 August inclusive.
S Fannin | Waikato 8 August; failed to seek permission to leave course; fined $100.
Trainer Penalties
T Rae | Otago 7 August; incorrect saddlecloth; fined $50.
R Dennis | Otago 7 August; neglect in saddling; fined $100.
Horse Penalty
REDCAYENNE | Waikato 8 August; bled; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required.
General
L Molloy | Non raceday dated 3 August; misconduct; disqualified 30 July 2020 - 30 July 2021 and fined $5,000 with costs of $7,000 to RIU and $3,000 to JCA.
Harness
Driver Penalties
L Whittaker | Auckland 6 August; careless driving; fined $300.
K Newman | NZ Metropolitan 7 August; use of whip; fined $200.
T Williams | NZ Metropolitan 7 August; use of whip; fined $200.
R Close | NZ Metropolitan 9 August; use of whip; fined $200.
K Tomlinson | NZ Metropolitan 9 August; breach of push out rule; fined $200.
Protest
CODY BANNER | NZ Metropolitan 7 August; lapped on; relegated from 4th to 5th.
Greyhounds
Trainer Penalty
J Udy & D Cottam | Auckland 9 August; weight offence; fined $100.