Rider PenaltiesÂ
N Parmar | Waikato 31 January; careless riding; suspended 11 February – 7 March inclusive.Â
J Fawcett | Waikato 31 January; careless riding; suspended 4-17 February inclusive.Â
R Elliot | Waikato 31 January; broke riding engagement; fined $200.Â
T Newman | Waikato ...
Thoroughbred
Race 2 BRIGHTHILL FARM CONCORDE HANDICAP 1200 (G3)
MASTER FAY (V Colgan) – Trainer Mr. C Ormsby reported to Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the gelding, and it is his intention to continue on with MASTER FAY’S current preparation.
Race 3 WESTBURY CLASSIC 1400 ...
Race 8 SPEIGHT’S TIMARU STAKES 1400m
KAI (K Williams) – Te Akau Racing Manager Mr. R Trumper advised Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the mare, however, has now been retired from racing.
Race 2 VENUE SOLUTIONS MAIDEN 1400m
KNIGHTS REALM (E Nicholas) – Trainer Mr. C Isdale advised to Stewards, that on Monday 29 January the gelding underwent a veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities. C Isdale further advised KNIGHTS REALM has now been sent for a freshen up.
Race 6 THE BOLTHOLDER MAIDEN 2000
RITA BONITA (E Nicholas) – Co-trainer Mrs. T Keegan advised Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of mare, however, in her opinion RITA BONITA may not have suited the Good 4 track conditions and could benefit from more rain effected ...
Rider PenaltiesÂ
W Pinn | Matamata 24 January; careless riding (2 charges); suspended 28 January – 18 February inclusive.Â
W Pinn | Matamata 24 January; failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures; suspended 19 February – 17 March inclusive.Â
C Grylls | Matamata 24 January; ...
Race 3 BRIGHTHILL FARM YEARLING DRAFT MAIDEN 1300
OUR PRECIOUS (E Nicholas) – Co-trainer Mrs. J Vance advised Stewards; OUR PRECIOUS is being rested for seven days after developing a respiratory infection which is now getting treated.
Race 5 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK DESERT GOLD STAKES (G3) 1600m
MARS (S Spratt) – Co-trainer Mr. B Foote reported to Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the MARS, and it is their intention to continue on with the filly’s current preparation.
Race 8 HARCOURTS TEAM ...
On Sunday 21 January 2024, the RIB conducted alcohol breath testing on harness racing drivers at the Marlborough Harness Racing Club in Blenheim.
All drivers tested negative.
Rider PenaltiesÂ
M Cameron | Waikato 17 January; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 20 January).Â
L Hemi | Canterbury 18 January; careless riding; suspended 28 January – 7 February inclusive.Â
N Hailey | Canterbury 18 January; use of whip; fined $150.Â
B May | ...
Race 7 MODE TECHNOLOGY TRENTHAM STAKES (G3) 2100m
MATSCOT (M McNab) – Trainer Ms. S Robertson advised Stewards, that on Monday 15 January, the gelding was examined by the stables farrier which revealed tenderness to the left-fore foot with the gelding having hoof pads put on both front feet ...
Race 4 BRIAN FM 1340m
BOZO (L Sutherland) – Trainer Mr. K Myers reported to Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the filly, and it is his intention to carry on with BOZO'S current preparation.
Race 7 RACE IMAGES MAIDEN 2040m
ZABORACI (M Hashizume) – Co-trainer Mr. R ...