News in Brief
Harness
Driver Penalties
T Robertson | Invercargill 20 June; careless driving; fined $200.
I Cameron | NZ Metropolitan 12 June (heard NZ Metropolitan 21 June); use of whip; fined $200.
S Thornley | NZ Metropolitan 21 June; breach of push out rule; fined $150.
Trainer Penalty
K Barclay & P Ellis | Invercargill 20 June; incorrect gear; fined $100.
Horse Penalties
SPRINGBANK LACHIE | Invercargill 20 June; sore in hind leg; veterinary clearance required.
GREENBANK BETTY | NZ Metropolitan 21 June; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
PAT CAMPBELL | NZ Metropolitan 21 June; lame right front leg; veterinary clearance required.
Protest
KAY CEE | Auckland 18 June; excessive galloping in home straight; disqualified from 4th.
Greyhounds
Trainer/Handler Penalty
T Agent & K Williams | Auckland 21 June; weight offence; fined $100.
General
Race 3 at the Christchurch GRC meeting of 18 June was declared a No Race after the dogs caught the Lure. As the rail issue could not be fixed the remainder of the meeting was abandoned.