Mister Moneypenny In Doubt For Zeditave
- Tuesday, 25 January 2011 09:22
Mister Moneypenny is a doubtful starter for tomorrow’s $100,000 Listed Sportingbet Zeditave Stakes (1200m) after his trainer Shane Edwards was disqualified for 12 months.
Earlier today, Racing Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) stewards concluded their inquiry into the recent police charges laid against Edwards in relation to the possession of an imitation mobile phone - which is designed to deliver an electric shock - and the assault of a stable employee.
Edwards was fined $1,000 for “forcibly holding” trackwork rider John Anderson by the neck and pushing him backwards after Anderson admitted to kicking an Edwards-trained horse in the stomach and striking another.
Anderson was fined $1,000 for his misconduct.
However, Edwards was disqualified for 12 months – effective immediately - for possession of the imitation mobile phone which was deemed to be an “electrical contrivance.”
Edwards has subsequently asked for a stay of proceedings with RWWA stewards set to announce their verdict later tonight.
Should Edwards not be granted a stay of proceedings, Mister Moneypenny must change stables and ownership, as Edwards is also a part-owner, if the three-year-old colt is to take his place in the field.
Mister Moneypenny has raced seven times in Western Australia for five wins.
The son of Special Bond is currently rated a $6 equal second favourite with TAB Fixed Odds joined by last year's Group 1 Caulfield Guineas winner Anacheeva. Eclair Mystic is a $2.80 favourite.
Over the years Edwards has trained the winner of prestigious Western Australian races such as the Group 2 Karrakatta Plate with No Questions in 2005, the Group 3 WA Oaks with Westerly Breeze in 2007 and only weeks ago the Group 2 Perth Cup with Guest Wing.
