DRIVER FINED

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30274, 29 October 1963, Page 5

DRIVER FINED

Inquiries At Oamaru D. D. Nyhan, the driver of Earl Globe to the Fernbrook Handicap at Oamaru yesterday, was fined £l5 for causing interference to Cardiogram two furlongs and a half from the finish.

Bonnie Rachael reared and swung sideways art the start of the Meadowbank Handicap and collided with Jeanna, which lost her driver, C. M Laing. Laing received bruising. W. R. Butt, the driver of Spring Garrison, was questioned about the breaking of Strip about two furlongs and a half from the finish. Butt's explanation was accepted and no further action was taken. Dawn Hanover ran out and interfered with the outside horses at the start of the Awamoa Handicap. The mare was found to be suffering from a seasonal complaint A false start was declared in the Hannon Memorial Handicap when the 30-yard barrier failed to release. When a start was declared a shaft of King Hal’s sulky became entangled to the gear of Doctor Dan and the latter's driver had a rein pulled from his hand. Master Alan was badly checked to the same incident. After the Wadtaki Handicap an objection was lodged against fourth placing being awarded to Dreaming on the grounds of galloping After hearing the evdience and viewing a photograph of the finish, it was decided thatDreaming had gained an advantage by breaking and she was disqualified from the race. Adee was promoted to fourth. KAIKOURA TROTTING CLUB INC. WITHDRAWALS for the Club’s Meeting at KAIKOURA on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 1963. CLOSE at 4 P.M. TODAY, at the Club’s Office. BYRNE and CO.. 861 Colombo street. CHRISTCHURCH. Telephone 65-029. Telegrams: "BYROC.” Christchurch. P. J. BYRNE. Secretary. —-AdvL