A Queensland jockey must undergo counselling for a gambling problem after he was suspended for betting on thoroughbred races.Lyle Finlay was given a three-month suspension and fined $1000 during an inquiry on Monday.Finlay was charged with placing bets at a Beaudesert hotel TAB facility earlier this month.He was also charged with making a false statement to a Queensland steward.The jockey pleaded guilty to both charges.Finlay's suspension will end on March 3 but before he is re-licensed he must
A Queensland jockey must undergo counselling for a gambling problem after he was suspended for betting on thoroughbred races.
Lyle Finlay was given a three-month suspension and fined $1000 during an inquiry on Monday.
Finlay was charged with placing bets at a Beaudesert hotel TAB facility earlier this month.
He was also charged with making a false statement to a Queensland steward.
The jockey pleaded guilty to both charges.
Finlay's suspension will end on March 3 but before he is re-licensed he must produce evidence to show he attended a Gamblers Anonymous course.
" ... he would have to produce a certificate to stewards to show that he has attended an accredited Gamblers Anonymous course to indicate that the course was successful and he has overcome his gambling addiction," a Racing Queensland statement said.
Finlay's ban comes as well-known Gold Coast jockey Daniel Griffin prepares to front a betting-related inquiry in Brisbane on Thursday.
Sydney jockeys Blake Shinn and Peter Robl were last week given long bans for their part in a betting scandal.