Bosson appealing penalty

Racing: Champion jockey Opie Bosson is appealing a suspension which has robbed him of two leading group 1 rides and a chance of winning a fifth straight Karaka Million 2YO.

Bosson was suspended on careless riding charges stemming from two rides at Ellerslie on Saturday. His suspension began after racing on January 4 and ends after racing on January 28.

Bosson’s agent Aidan Rodley said the jockey was appealing the penalty only. No date for the appeal has yet been set.