Some might be interested to know that Kevin Pizzuto has today been suspended for 12 months for THAT drive on Our Amazing Art at Menangle on 20 September

Full decision is here (courtesy of harness.org.au)

Stewards today concluded the inquiry into the driving tactics adopted by Mr Kevin Pizzuto in relation to his drive on Our Amazing Art (NZ) at the Menangle harness meeting on 20 September 2011.

Mr Pizzuto was found guilty under rule 147, where a driver fails to drive a horse on its merits and has had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of twelve (12) months.

Mr Pizzuto was also charged under Rule 149 (1) for failing to give his horse every opportunity over the concluding stages of the race to which he pleaded not guilty. Mr Pizzuto was found guilty of the charge and had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of six (6) months.

Stewards further directed that both penalties be served concurrently and further advised Mr Pizzuto of his rights of appeal.