News in Brief
14 June 2020
Thoroughbred
Rider Penalty
B Morgenrood | Non raceday dated 9 June; various serious racing offences; disqualified for life.
Harness
Driver Penalties
M Anderson | NZ Metropolitan 7 June (heard NZ Metropolitan 12 June); use of whip; suspended 20-26 June inclusive.
D Butt | NZ Metropolitan 12 June; use of whip; fined $500.
C Ferguson | Invercargill 13 June; use of whip; fined $200.
P Hunter | Invercargill 13 June; use of whip; fined $200.
Horse Penalties
STUN GUN | NZ Metropolitan 12 June; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required.
ALEXIS ROCKET | Invercargill 13 June; bucked and lost chance; must complete trial.
Greyhounds
Trainer/Handler Penalty
R Wales | Christchurch 8 June; weight offence; fined $100.
Dog Penalties
OH MISS JORDIE | Wanganui 10 June; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.
LITTLE MERMAID | Auckland 14 June; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.
General
Race 11 at the Auckland GRC meeting of 14 June was declared a no race after the lure broke down during the running.