Rider Penalties
S Macnab | Levin 17 December; careless riding; suspended 27 December – 1 January inclusive.
J Parkes | Levin 17 December; excessive use of whip; fined $500.
T Newman | Levin 17 December; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 18 December).
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Thoroughbred
Rider Penalties
T Thornton | Tauranga 10 December; used whip in consecutive strides; suspended 12-19 December inclusive and fined $420.
L Satherley | Waikato 11 December; excessive use of whip (2 charges); suspended 12-21 December inclusive and fined $225.
T Thornton | Waikato 11 ...
Rider Penalties
M Alam | Rotorua 1 December; careless riding; suspended 2-26 December inclusive.
J Riddell | Rotorua 1 December; careless riding; suspended 12-19 December inclusive.
M McNab | Rotorua 1 December; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 4 December).
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Race 5 POSITIVE SIGNS + PRINT OPN HCP 1400m
THE GIFT (J Lowry) – Trainer Mr. R Dennis advised Stewards, THE GIFT, underwent an epiglottic entrapment operation on Thursday 2 December. R Dennis further advised at the completion of the operation the mare will be sent for a minimum four-week spell.
Race 2 PIAKO RURAL SERVICES 1100
SAKURA BLOSSOM (M McNab) – Trainer Mr. B Foote reported to Stewards, SAKURA BLOSSOM, was found to have bone chips in the front right knee. B Foote further advised SAKURA BLOSSOM has now been retired from racing.
Race 6 EAGLE TECHNOLOGY STAKES (1600 metres) ...
Race 3 PGG WRIGHTSON AND AON INSURANCE RATING 65 2030m
GERRY JOYCE (S Toolooa) – Trainer Ms. J Gordon advised Stewards, she was satisfied with the post-race condition of the gelding, however, GERRY JOYCE has now been retired from racing.
Race 8 LUCIA VALENTINA WELLINGTON STAKES 1600 (Group 3)
TURN THE ACE (L Allpress) – Co-trainer Mr. A Forsman advised Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the gelding, however, has now been sent for a brief freshen up.
Race 6 NICHOLAS MELONI EVES 2100
OAK (M Cameron) – Trainer Mr. G Thomas advised Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of OAK and it is his intention to continue on with the gelding’s current preparation. G Thomas further advised he may look to apply blinkers prior to OAK’S ...
Rider Penalties
R Elliot | Tauranga 24 November; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 25 November).
W Pinn | Feilding 30 October (heard Tauranga 24 November); improper use of whip; suspended 26 November – 25 February inclusive.
L Kauri | Levin 25 November; excessive ...
Race 4 SKYCITY HAMILTON – OPEN @ LEVEL 2 1200
PRINCE KANTO (M Cameron) – Co-trainer Ms. P Gerard advised Stewards, PRINCE KANTO, has now been sent for a spell.
Race 5 HAUNUI FARM COUNTIES BOWL (Listed Race) (1100 metres)
JOHNY JOHNY (L Satherley) – Co-trainer Mrs. M Carter reported to ...
Race 4 MARQUEE & PARTY HIRE MAIDEN (1400 metres)
CHRISTOPHE VERMEER (J Laking) – Trainer Ms. S Clark advised Stewards, CHRISTOPHE VERMEER, underwent blood tests on Friday 19 November which revealed the gelding to have a virus. S Clark further advised CHRISTOPHE VERMEER has now been sent ...
Race 8 BARNESWOOD FARM 49TH NZ 1000 GUINEAS (G1) 1600m
THERE YOU GO (K Asano) – Stable representative Mr. D Williams advised Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the filly, however, THERE YOU GO, has now been sent for a spell.
Race 10 MARTIN COLLINS 158TH NEW ...