News in Brief
3 August 2020
Thoroughbred
Rider Penalties
R Elliot | Hawke’s Bay 29 July; failed to make weight; fined $250.
R Bishop | Wellington 31 July; careless riding; suspended 1-13 August inclusive.
J Baillie | Wellington 31 July; excessive use of whip; suspended 1-8 August inclusive.
L Hemi | Wellington 31 July; excessive use of whip; fined $300.
C Burdan | Matamata 1 August; careless riding; suspended 9-22 August inclusive.
E Nicholas | Matamata 1 August; medical clearance required.
K Asano | Ashburton 1 August; careless riding; suspended 9-22 August inclusive.
R Cuneen | Ashburton 1 August; excessive use of whip; fined $300.
R Beemud | Te Aroha 2 August; careless riding; suspended 9-26 August inclusive.
R Beemud | Te Aroha 2 August; excessive use of whip; fined $300.
Trainer Penalties
H Wynyard | Non raceday dated 27 July; misconduct; fined $1,000 and costs of $300 to JCA.
J Pender | Te Aroha 2 August; incorrect gear; fined $50.
Horse Penalties
PRIZED PINS | Wellington 31 July; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
SPEEDY MEADY | Matamata 1 August; bled; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required.
SUMMER WARRIOR | Te Aroha 2 August; atrial fibrillation; veterinary clearance required.
Harness
Driver Penalties
T Macfarlane | Auckland 29 July; use of whip; fined $200.
B Butt | NZ Metropolitan 31 July; use of whip; fined $300.
M Purdon | NZ Metropolitan 31 July; use of whip; fined $400.
O Thornley | NZ Metropolitan 31 July; use of whip; fined $300.
M Kerr | NZ Metropolitan 31 July (heard NZ Metropolitan 2 August); use of whip; fined $200.
A Fitzgerald | NZ Metropolitan 2 August; use of whip; fined $200.
Horse Penalties
FRANCO HUNTINGTON | Invercargill 30 July; atrial fibrillation; veterinary clearance including ECG required.
IMRAN KHAN | Invercargill 30 July; lame after race; veterinary clearance required.
BE BEE LASS | NZ Metropolitan 2 August; broke at start; must complete mobile start trial.
HONEYS SON | NZ Metropolitan 2 August; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
Greyhounds
Trainer/Handler Penalties
J McInerney | Palmerston North 28 July; weight offence; fined $150.
J McInerney Jnr | Christchurch 6 July (heard Christchurch 24 July); boxed his runner in an improper manner; fined $200.