It has been reported that controversial Southern Hemisphere trainer Geoff Small has had his six-month suspension for the late-scratching of his horses Changeover and

All Tiger at the Addington racecourse in October of 2009.

An article by the New Zealand Herald explains that Small has instead been handed a $10,000 fine on the charge of committing an act detrimental to harness racing for refusing to start All Tiger in the race.

The article states that Small could be facing a drug charge in Victoria for a positive swab returned by Zenad at Moonee Valley a year ago.

Click here to the read the New Zealand Herald article in its entirety.

(With files from the New Zealand Herald)