Chief Stipe Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Jason Waddell has paid a heavy price for two careless riding charges stemming from his ride on Vernanme in the New Zealand Derby. On the first charge over interference to The Chosen One with 700 metres to run, Waddell was handed a 12-day suspension taking effect after next weekend, and on the second charge for interference to Nobu shortly afterwards, he received another 16-day suspension. On top of a five-day careless riding suspension from Matamata last weekend that commences today through to Saturday, the 28-day national riding day total from Ellerslie will rule Waddell out until April 19. He admitted the first charge but defended the second, and he and his agent Daryl Anderson will meet today to consider whether to lodge an appeal. Stewards and the JCA were kept busy yesterday, with Derby-winning jockey Craig Grylls, Jonathan Riddell and Rowena Smyth also receiving suspensions, and Matt Cameron a fine. Grylls was handed a seven -day suspension (March 10-20 inclusive) for careless riding on The Bandito in the fourth race. Riddell’s 13-day suspension for careless riding on Monarch Chines in the last race will rule him out from March 10 to 27 inclusive, while Smyth will be out for nine days from March 10 to 22 inclusive for her ride on Bingwa in the sixth race. Cameron was fined $500 for his whip use on race five winner Gundown. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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