News in Brief
16 February 2020
Thoroughbred
Rider Penalties
J Fawcett | Te Aroha 12 February; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 15 February).
A Balloo | Canterbury 13 February; careless riding; suspended 18-29 February inclusive.
L Innes | Auckland 15 February; careless riding; suspended 16-28 February inclusive and fined $1,500.
C Lammas | Auckland 15 February; failed to make weight; fined $200.
O Bosson | Auckland 15 February; failed to make weight; fined $500.
J Waddell | Auckland 15 February; medical clearance required.
T Newman | Poverty Bay 16 February; failed to claim full allowance; fined $100.
Trainer Penalty
M Forde | Southland 15 February; incorrect saddlecloth; fined $50.
Horse Actions/Penalties
CHEWY | Te Aroha 12 February; late scratching when found to be lame; veterinary clearance required.
THE BUFFER | Canterbury 13 February; lost chance at start; must complete trial.
WALK WITH KINGS | Canterbury 13 February; cardiac arrhythmia; veterinary clearance required.
OUR PROM KING | Canterbury 13 February; bled; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required.
THE GAFFIN | Wanganui 14 February; reluctant to load; must complete trial.
Protest
DAM RELIABLE | Poverty Bay 16 February; caused interference; relegated from 1st to 2nd.
Harness
Driver Penalties
N McGrath | Non raceday dated 10 February; improper driving; suspended 1 February - 31 July inclusive with costs of $9,500 to RIU and $2,000 to JCA.
B Williamson | NZ Metropolitan 14 February; out of position at start; fined $100.
J Geddes | NZ Metropolitan 14 February; careless driving; suspended 15-25 February inclusive.
S Phelan | NZ Metropolitan 14 February; use of whip; suspended 22-29 February inclusive and fined $500.
R Houghton | Oamaru 15 February; use of whip; suspended 16 February - 8 March inclusive.
K McNaught | Winton 16 February; use of whip; fined $200.
Trainer Penalties
N Chilcott | Non raceday dated 12 February; presented runner with prohibited substance in system; fined $5,500.
M House | Auckland 14 February; late gear change; fined $50.
S Telfer | Auckland 14 February; incorrect saddlecloth; fined $100.
J Cox | Oamaru 15 February; failed to affix gear so as not to come adrift; fined $100.
Horse Actions/Penalties
DRAGON TATTOO | Auckland 14 February; broke in running; must complete trial.
VALLORIA | NZ Metropolitan 14 February; lung infection; veterinary clearance required.
PRINCESS TIFFANY | NZ Metropolitan 14 February; possible atrial fibrillation; veterinary clearance including ECG required.
SWEET MARY | NZ Metropolitan 14 February; broke at start; must complete mobile start trial.
GOOSE HEALY | Oamaru 15 February; broke in running; must complete trial.
GOD ONLY KNOWS | Oamaru 15 February; showed signs of colic; veterinary clearance required.
WILLANGUS LAD | Winton 16 February; broke in running; must complete trial.
MAXIMILIAN | Winton 16 February; broke in running; must complete trial.
JACCKA TED | Winton 16 February; fell in running; must complete trial.
Protest
MEKONG PRINCESS | Manawatu 13 February; excessive galloping in home straight; disqualified from 4th.
Greyhounds
Trainer/Handler Penalties
S Stone | Wanganui 12 February; misconduct; fined $300.
S Lozell | Waikato 13 February (heard Auckland 16 February); incorrect nomination; fined $100.
Dog Penalty
SOFTY BURGESS | Wanganui 12 February; failed to pursue the lure (2nd offence); stood down for 3 months and must complete trial.
General
Race 5 at the Christchurch GRC meeting of 14 February was declared a No Race after the lure broke down.