Tommy Thomson, judge at the Te Aroha meeting on Saturday, was fined $1500 after declaring the wrong third placing in a race.
Thomson placed Mallinson Road third in the fifth race, but advised stewards after reviewing the photo finish print that Sky Rocket was third and Mallinson Road was fourth.
There was a nose between them.
Dividends had already been declared so the connections of Sky Rocket had to be content with fourth placing.
Chief stipendiary steward Reid Sanders said Thomson had confused the noses of the two horses.
Sanders said he would consult with the TAB over compensation for bettors who supported Sky Rocket.
He said compensation would also be in order for the owners of Sky Rocket.
Kevin Sweeney, the rider of Bacchanal Woman (Breeders' Stakes), was suspended until midnight on April 25 and fined $1000 for allowing his mount to shift in at the 1400m and tighten Princess Annaleise, Zoe Quin and Material Girl.
Trainer Paul Moroney was fined $500 for failing to present Down The Bay to race at Riccarton on Saturday.
Jason Waddell was fined $300 for failing to make the weight for Chiswick; Matt Cameron was fined $200 for failing to make the weight for Will O' The Wisp and Grant Cooksley $100 for failing to make the weight for Head On High.
Patrick Holmes was suspended from April 12 to 23 for careless riding at Riccarton on Saturday.
He defended the charge.
Holmes the rider of Quantum Dude, was found to have shifted out at the 1400m when not clear, forcing Jack Attack three wide.
Daniel Bothamley was suspended until April 17 for careless riding on Ms Keeper.
He admitted shifting in at the 400m, checking Tampiko.
Bothamley was fined $600 on the same charge.
Bothamley was fined $250 for failing to make the weight for two mounts at the Westland meeting on March 29.
Kelly Myers was fined $150 when she omitted to weigh out with a stirrup iron and leather.
