The Ukrainian flag has become a symbol of support across the globe following Russia's shocking invasion of their European neighbour and one NSW-based jockey is hoping to continue spreading that message in the Australian racing scene.
Waugh fined and jockey disqualified for animal cruelty Prominent trainer Kim Waugh has been fined heavily and jockey Serg Lisnyy was banned in their animal welfare hearing.
Crime by Mitch Cohen 20th May 2021 6:53 PM Jockey Serg Lisnyy has been disqualified for six months for committing an act of cruelty on a horse conditioned by prominent trainer Kim Waugh, who was slapped with more than $14,000 in fines for her role in the incident. The pair fronted a stewards inquiry on Thursday afternoon to answer a string of animal cruelty charges stemming from a trackwork incident in March this year. Both parties were charged over Lisnyy s use of spurs on maiden galloper Tarsus which resulted in the horse sustaining injuries that led to a significant number of lacerations .