News in Brief
21 September 2020
Thoroughbred
Rider Penalties
C Ormsby | Waikato 17 September; careless riding; suspended 20-25 September inclusive.
O Bosson | Taupo 13 September (heard Waikato 17 September); failed to make weight; fined $500.
D Montes De Oca | Waikato 17 September; used whip above shoulder height; fined $500.
C Johnson | Canterbury 12 September (heard Ashburton 18 September); returned an excess breath alcohol level; suspended 19 September - 16 October inclusive and fined $1,000.
S Wynne | Canterbury 12 September (heard Ashburton 18 September); excessive use of whip; suspended 19 September - 2 October inclusive.
K Chowdhoory | Ashburton 18 September; careless riding; suspended 19-30 September inclusive.
G Jogoo | Ashburton 18 September; careless riding; suspended 26 September - 7 October inclusive.
J Laking | Ashburton 18 September; excessive use of whip; suspended 26 September - 7 October inclusive.
B May | Whangarei 19 September; careless riding; suspended 20-26 September inclusive.
R Oliver | Whangarei 19 September; medical clearance required.
R Bishop | Hawke’s Bay 19 September; careless riding; suspended 25 September - 3 October inclusive.
T Harris | Hawke’s Bay 19 September; excessive use of whip; fined $450.
D Johnson | Hawke’s Bay 19 September; excessive use of whip; fined $800.
S Fannin | Hawke’s Bay 19 September; medical clearance required.
Trainer Penalty
K Knight | Whangarei 19 September; presented incorrect horse; fined $500.
Horse Penalties
TEE BONE BROWN | Waikato 17 September; bled; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required.
NIZONA | Waikato 17 September; bled; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required.
DUTCH COURAGE | Ashburton 18 September; tendon injury; veterinary clearance required.
SOLOMON | Ashburton 18 September; late scratching after rearing in barriers; must complete trial.
GIGOLO GEORGE | Ashburton 18 September; bled; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required.
RISING SEA | Whangarei 19 September; late scratching after bolting in preliminary and found to be lame; veterinary clearance required.
PUSHKA | Whangarei 19 September; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
IGOTTADOITMYWAY | Whangarei 19 September; late scratching after refusing to enter barriers; must complete trial.
ANNIE’S SONG | Whangarei 19 September; refused to leave barriers; must complete trial.
SAVETTE | Hawke’s Bay 19 September; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
Harness
Driver Penalties
B Shirley | Invercargill 13 June (heard Invercargill 16 September); drove in a manner capable of diminishing his horse’s chances; suspended 18 September - 17 January 2021 inclusive and fined $1,000 with costs of $400 to JCA.
S Ottley | NZ Metropolitan 17 September; careless driving; suspended 21-27 September inclusive.
L Whittaker | Waikato Bay of Plenty 20 September; use of whip; fined $300.
J Stormont | Waikato Bay of Plenty 20 September; use of whip; fined $200.
J Cox | NZ Metropolitan 17 September (heard Oamaru 20 September); use of whip; suspended 25 September - 1 October inclusive.
C Ferguson | Oamaru 20 September; careless driving; suspended 21 September - 1 October inclusive.
Trainer Penalty
B Mowbray | Oamaru 20 September; incorrect gear; fined $100.
Horse Penalties
CROWN RANGE | NZ Metropolitan 17 September; bled; stood down for 30 days and must complete trial with veterinary clearance including endoscopic examination required.
BREAK FREE | NZ Metropolitan 17 September; broke in running; must complete trial.
ANGEL OF MONTANA | Waikato Bay of Plenty 20 September; atrial fibrillation; veterinary clearance required.
SHEZA MIGHTY MONARCH | Oamaru 20 September; broke at start; must complete standing start trial.
MICKEY JAY | Oamaru 20 September; broke in running; must complete trial.
SONOMA TYRON | Oamaru 20 September; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required.
Protests
BULLER WHITEBAIT | Waikato Bay of Plenty 20 September; lapped on; relegated from 4th to 5th.
GRIFFINS HALL | Waikato Bay of Plenty 20 September; excessive galloping in home straight; disqualified from 4th.
General
Breeder R Famularo | Non raceday dated 15 September; bred from the same mare 3 times in a season; fined $2,000.
Greyhounds
Trainer Penalty
L Bell | Wanganui 16 September; weight offence; fined $100.
Dog Penalties
ZIPPING RUSSELL | Wanganui 18 September; marring (2nd offence); stood down for 3 months and must complete trial.
QUINCY BALE | Wanganui 18 September; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.