News in Brief
28 June 2020
Thoroughbred
Rider Penalties
B Lammas | Wanganui 25 June; failed to make weight; fined $100.
S Wynne | Canterbury 27 June; excessive use of whip; fined $400.
Horse Penalty
BLAIR FLIGHT | Canterbury 27 June; bled; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required.
Harness
Driver Penalties
B Shirley | Invercargill 20 June (heard Invercargill 27 June); use of whip; fined $200.
M Williamson | Invercargill 27 June (heard NZ Metropolitan 28 June); use of whip; fined $500.
S Wigg | NZ Metropolitan 28 June; use of whip; suspended 2-15 July inclusive.
Trainer Penalty
M House | Waikato Bay of Plenty 25 June; incorrect gear; fined $100.
Horse Penalties
RUTHLESS KAYLA | NZ Metropolitan 26 June; atrial fibrillation; veterinary clearance required.
MR JINGLES | Invercargill 27 June; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
DAVEY MAC | Invercargill 27 June; broke at start; must complete mobile start trial.
ROCKNROLL KING | Invercargill 27 June; lame off hind leg; veterinary clearance required.
MISTACULLECT | Invercargill 27 June; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required.
BIRD OF PARADISE | NZ Metropolitan 28 June; bled; stood down for 30 days and must complete trial with veterinary clearance including endoscopic examination required.
Protests
SUMMER LOVIN | NZ Metropolitan 26 June; excessive galloping in home straight; disqualified from 4th.
SPRINGBANK MASON | Invercargill 27 June; excessive galloping in home straight; disqualified from 5th.
Greyhounds
Trainer/Handler Penalties
M Dempsey | Christchurch 23 June; weight offence; fined $100.
S Stone | Wanganui 24 June; weight offence; fined $100.
J McInerney | Wanganui 24 June; weight offence; fined $150.
Dog Penalties
GOLDEN KIWI | Christchurch 22 June; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.
ROMEO | Christchurch 22 June; failed to pursue the lure but found to have serious injury; must complete trial.
COUNTRY GENT | Christchurch 25 June; failed to pursue the lure but found to have serious injury; must complete trial.