In the wake of the Robl and Shinn betting scandal, A Queensland jockey must undergo counseling for a gambling problem after he was suspended for also betting on thoroughbred races.
Lyle Finlay was given a three month suspension and fined $1000 during an inquiry on Monday.
Finlay pleaded guilty to the charges of; making a false statement to a Queensland steward, and placing bets at a 'Beaudesert hotel' TAB facility earlier this month.
Finlay's suspension will end on March 3 but before he is re-issued his jockey's license, he must produce evidence to show he attended a Gamblers Anonymous course.
A Racing Queensland statement said, " ... 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".
Finlay's ban comes as 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.
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