News in Brief
31 January 2021
Thoroughbred
Rider Penalties
C Grylls | Matamata 25 January; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 30 January).
L Allpress | Wellington 30 January; excessive use of whip; suspended 9-19 February inclusive.
O Bosson | Wellington 30 January; failed to make weight (2 charges); fined $2,000.
A Balloo | Canterbury 30 January; careless riding; suspended 7-12 February inclusive and fined $350.
S Wynne | Canterbury 30 January; excessive use of whip; suspended 7-12 February inclusive and fined $500.
K Chowdhoory | Canterbury 30 January; careless riding; suspended 7-17 February inclusive and fined $500.
T Comignaghi | Canterbury 30 January; careless riding; suspended 7-18 February inclusive and fined $500.
C Campbell | Canterbury 30 January; excessive use of whip; fined $500.
S Weatherley | Counties 31 January; excessive use of whip; fined $500.
Trainer Penalties
S Marsh | Matamata 25 January; late rider declaration; fined $100.
M Moroney & P Gerard | Matamata 25 January; late rider declaration; fined $100.
S Woodsford | Canterbury 30 January; incorrect gear; fined $50.
Horse Penalties
LOUIS LE GRAND | Matamata 25 January; lame right foreleg; veterinary clearance required.
JAMIESON’S TIPPLE | Matamata 25 January; late scratching after becoming fractious in barrier; must complete trial.
JOJAKK | Matamata 25 January; late scratching after becoming fractious in barrier; must complete trial.
PLATINUM RAIN | Hawke’s Bay 28 January; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
JAHZARA | Hawke’s Bay 28 January; galloped on during race; veterinary clearance required.
DANSEUSE | Wellington 30 January; bucked in race; must complete trial.
Protest
BOSTON STRONG BOY | Wellington 30 January; had chances affected when a member of the public got on the track; declared a non runner.
Harness
Driver Penalties
B Butt | Banks Peninsula 24 January (heard NZ Metropolitan 29 January); failed to provide acceptable breath alcohol limit; suspended 1 February - 28 March inclusive.
R Houghton | NZ Metropolitan 29 January; use of whip; fined $500.
B Hope | NZ Metropolitan 29 January; failed to drive until end of race; fined $200.
R Close | NZ Metropolitan 29 January; use of whip; fined $200.
K Barclay | Invercargill 30 January; use of whip; fined $200.
A Lethaby | Methven 31 January; use of whip; fined $200.
Horse Penalties
NEVERNEVERLAND | Forbury Park 27 January; ran off track; must complete trial.
ROLLYOUROWN | NZ Metropolitan 29 January; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required.
TAKE A HIKE | NZ Metropolitan 29 January; out of position at start; must complete mobile start trial.
CRADDOCK | NZ Metropolitan 29 January; refused to begin; must complete standing start trial.
DEUS EX | Invercargill 30 January; late scratching when found to have blood in nose; veterinary clearance required.
TAD LINCOLN | Invercargill 30 January; lame; veterinary clearance required.
Protests
PLAYBOY’S BROTHER | Forbury Park 27 January; excessive galloping during race; disqualified from 5th.
TRAMPS LIKE US | Waikato Bay of Plenty 28 January; excessive galloping during race; disqualified from 3rd.
CANTFINDABETTORMAN | NZ Metropolitan 29 January; excessive galloping in home straight; disqualified from 5th.
BELLES BOY | Invercargill 30 January; denied a fair start; declared a non runner
Greyhounds
Trainer Penalty
R Wales | Christchurch 26 January; weight offence; fined $100.
Dog Penalties
TUFF ADMIRAL | Palmerston North 25 January; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.
CODY KNOW | Wanganui 27 January; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.