News in Brief
22 November 2020
Thoroughbred
Rider Penalties
S Toolooa | Canterbury 14 November (heard Southland 18 November); excessive use of whip; fined $400.
J Lowry | Southland 18 November; misconduct; fined $500.
Y Coonee | Counties 21 November; careless riding; suspended 22-29 November inclusive.
O Bosson | Counties 21 November; careless riding; suspended 22 November - 3 December inclusive.
O Bosson | Counties 21 November; excessive use of whip; fined $1,000.
L Satherley | Counties 21 November; excessive use of whip; fined $450.
L Hemi | Rangitikei 21 November; excessive use of whip; fined $500.
Trainer Penalties
J Richards | Rotorua 17 November; late rider declaration; fined $50.
M Moroney & P Gerrard | Rotorua 17 November; late rider declaration; fined $50.
J Gordon | Southland 18 November; neglect in saddling; fined $100.
S Marsh | Taranaki 20 November; incorrect gear; fined $50.
Horse Penalties
TRAVELLING KATE | Rotorua 17 November; very awkward to begin; must complete trial.
LOVINGYOURWORK | Taranaki 20 November; lame right foreleg; veterinary clearance required.
SHENANIGANS | Counties 21 November; cardiac arrhythmia; veterinary clearance required.
MADE OF GOLD | Rangitikei 21 November; late scratching after rearing over in barriers; must complete trial.
CHILLAX ‘N’ CHASE | Rangitikei 21 November; late scratching after attempting to escape under barrier; must complete trial.
Protest
FAMILIA | Counties 21 November; denied a fair start; declared a non runner.
Harness
Driver Penalties
J Young-Grant | Rangiora 18 November; careless driving; fined $200.
A Pyers | Manawatu 19 November; incompetent driving; suspended 20 November 2020 - 19 April 2021 inclusive.
D Ferguson | Manawatu 19 November; use of whip; fined $200.
W Higgs | Banks Peninsula 22 November; careless driving; fined $300.
Trainer Penalties
T Hall | Auckland 20 November; late gear notification; fined $50.
B Graham | Oamaru 21 November; failed to affix gear so as not to come adrift; fined $100.
B Butt | Banks Peninsula 22 November; incorrect gear; fined $100.
Horse Penalties
A GUINNESS DANCE | Rangiora 18 November; out of position at start; must complete mobile start trial.
FUN IN THE DARK | Rangiora 18 November; fell in running and lame front leg; must complete trial and veterinary clearance required.
STICK MAN | Rangiora 18 November; mucus in trachea; veterinary clearance required.
I SAID IMRACN | Manawatu 19 November; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
LEXI T | Auckland 20 November; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required.
UNFAZED | Banks Peninsula 22 November; fell in running; must complete trial.
Protests
ONLY ONE WAY | Winton 19 November; excessive galloping during race; disqualified from 5th.
THE PEAKY BLINDER | Winton 19 November; excessive galloping during race; disqualified from 5th.
SEKKIE MONKEY | Winton 19 November; excessive galloping in home straight; disqualified from 5th.
Greyhounds
Dog Penalties
ZIPPING SCOOT | Palmerston North 17 November; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.
AHUROA PRINCESS | Wanganui 18 November; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
HAPPY MEDIUM | Waikato 19 November; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.
HOMEBUSH SUSAN | Wanganui 20 November; failed to pursue the lure (2nd offence); stood down for 3 months and must complete trial.
HOMEBUSH ALEXEI | Otago 22 November; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.