News in Brief
24 January 2021
Thoroughbred
Rider Penalties
W Pinn | Tauranga 2 January (heard Waikato 20 January); failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures; suspended 31 January - 17 February inclusive.
L Innes | Auckland 23 January; careless riding; suspended 31 January - 8 February inclusive and fined $400.
S Weatherley | Auckland 23 January; careless riding; suspended 1-10 February inclusive and fined $400.
T Taiaroa | Wellington 23 January; careless riding; suspended 24-30 January inclusive and fined $250.
A Bohorun | Gore 23 January; medical clearance required.
Trainer Penalties
M Moroney & P Gerard | Waikato 20 January; incorrect gear; fined $100.
D Guy | Auckland 23 January; late rider declaration; fined $250.
Horse Penalties
O’JESSICA | Waikato 20 January; reared at start; must complete trial.
GAELIC SPIRIT | Wellington 23 January; lame left foreleg; veterinary clearance required.
CAPO DELL IMPERO | Gore 23 January; bucked during race; must complete trial.
WILD JACK | Gore 23 January; late scratching when found to be lame in near hind leg; veterinary clearance required.
ROSIE GLOW | Gore 23 January; cardiac arrhythmia; veterinary clearance required.
TRICKLE TREAT | Gore 23 January; suspensory ligament injury; veterinary clearance required.
Harness
Driver Penalties
M Edmonds | Banks Peninsula 24 January; use of whip; fined $200.
T Williams | Banks Peninsula 24 January; careless driving; fined $350.
A Cameron | Banks Peninsula 24 January; use of whip; fined $200.
Trainer Penalty
M Wallis & B Hackett | Auckland 22 January; incorrect gear; fined $100.
Horse Penalties
R K FINN | Winton 20 January; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required.
OFF THE EDGE | NZ Metropolitan 22 January; lame off hind leg; veterinary clearance required.
ROCKNROLL DIVA | Banks Peninsula 24 January; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required.
SUNNY VALLEY | Banks Peninsula 24 January; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required.
MAJESTIC SUNSET | Banks Peninsula 24 January; atrial fibrillation; veterinary clearance including ECG required.
Greyhounds
Dog Penalties
GOLDSTAR LOVIE Christchurch 22 January; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.
MIDNIGHT FAITH | Auckland 24 January; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.
General
The Wanganui GRC meeting scheduled for 20 January was abandoned due to an unsafe track.