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Racing Integrity Board Chairperson announced
The Minister for Racing, Winston Peters, has today announced the appointment of existing board member, Neville Harris QSO, as Chairperson of the Racing Integrity Board, ...
On Friday the 15th of March 2024, the Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug and alcohol testing on thoroughbred track work riders at Ascot Park, Invercargill.
One track work rider had a test result ...
The RIB has commenced an investigation into incidents involving greyhounds alleged to have raced in breach of GRNZ Rule 25(6) which states as below;
GRNZ Rule 25 Minimum - vaccination requirements:
(6) Unless ...
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.
The Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug testing of jockeys at the Ruakaka Racing Club on Friday 5 January 2024.
All tests came back negative
Over the past year, there have been instances where greyhounds have been found to have high urinary arsenic levels in their systems, with the probable cause attributed to treated timber, which the greyhounds have ...
The Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug testing at the Matamata Racing Club on Thursday 7 December 2023.
Jockeys, track riders, stable hands and trainers were tested.
Some drivers engaged at the Methven Trotting Club meeting on Sunday 8 October were tested for alcohol by the Racing Integrity Board, with all checks being negative.
The RIB audit team recently caught up with Southland trainer Clark Barron regarding his audit. Clark talks us through the process and the preparation and shares some key learnings for the benefit of others.
The RIB has identified opportunities for on-track swabbing facilities to be improved in some locations to ensure the integrity of the process meets a high standard. Appreciating that not all clubs have the ...
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The Racing Integrity Board’s Animal Welfare Team is seeking veterinarians that are interested in carrying out audits at Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing stables and greyhound ...
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s 2023 Thoroughbred Welfare Forum took place at Cambridge Stud in May 2023, an event well attended by different racing industry sectors, government representatives, partnering ...
Follow Up
NZ Metro TC, Friday, 24th June 2022
Race 1 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
Trainer T Twidle advised Stewards on 29 June that WOODLEA JEWEL ...
NZ Metro TC, Sunday, 19th June 2022
Race 8 GARRARDS PACE
Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 29 June that ATOMIC TRAVELLER has recovered well since ...
Invercargill HRC, Saturday, 18th June 2022
Race 8 VERIFIED AUTOSHOP NZ GOLD CHIP FINAL (HANDICAP TROT)
Trainer J Morrison advised Stewards on 1 July that ...
News in brief
8-14 April 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
N Jack | Waikato Bay of Plenty 12 April; use of whip; suspended 21-26 April inclusive and ...
1-7 April 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
T Herlihy | Waikato Bay of Plenty 4 April; use of whip; suspended 13-26 April ...
25-31 March 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
T Mitchell | Manawatu 28 March; careless driving; suspended 5-19 April inclusive.Â
B ...
Reminders/Advisories
R DUNN Stable Runners
Stable representative J Dunn advised that after some horses raced below expectations last week, all of the stable ...
Suntan
SUNTAN will undergo a veterinary examination tomorrow to ascertain its fitness for its Harness Jewels engagement.
Suntan
Hayden Cullen has advised the Stewards of a minor training incident yesterday involving his Jewels runner ...
Follow Up
Whangarei Racing Club, Wednesday, 3 April 2024
Race 2 CROFT POLES MAIDEN 1600
FLAT STANLEY (M McNab) – Trainer Mr. K Harrison advised Stewards, FLAT STANLEY ...
Riverton Racing Club at Riverton, Monday, 1 April 2024
Race 6 FLIPPIN’ FRESH FISH / TNT MORRIS DAIRIES LONGWOOD HANDICAP (2147m)
MRS LAWRENCE (C Campbell) – Trainer ...
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing at Ellerslie, Saturday, 30 March 2024
Race 6 NZEA NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS’ STAKES 1600 (G1)
MUSTANG VALLEY (J Doyle) – Trainer Mr. A Forsman ...
News in brief
8-14 April 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
H McNeill | Non-raceday dated 11 April; rode with prohibited substance in system; suspended 26 ...
1-7 April 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
T Comignaghi | Riverton 1 April; use of whip; suspended 5-12 April inclusive.Â
L Douglas | ...
25-31 March 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
K Joyce | Matamata 27 March; medical clearance required.Â
O Bosson | Matamata 27 March; ...
Reminders/Advisories
27 June 2021
Lip Chains
Please be advised that Lip Chains are not permitted for use.
Follow Up
3 April – 9 April
Trainer Penalty
C Watson | Non-raceday dated 3 April; failed to present runner free of prohibited substance; ...
Christchurch GRC, Monday 13 June 2022
Race 4 Selwyn-Rakaia Vet Services Stakes Heat 2
OPAWA MAIA (R Wales) - Trainer Mr. R Wales advised that OPAWA ...
Auckland GRC, Sunday 12 June 2022
Race 4 Ring The Bell Distance
GITAN (J & D Fahey) - Kennel Representative Miss. K Wylie, has reported that ...
News in brief
8-14 April 2024
Dog PenaltiesÂ
KNOW STAMINA | Christchurch 8 April; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and must ...
1-7 April 2024
Dog PenaltiesÂ
APOLLO BALE | Otago 2 April; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete ...
25-31 March 2024
Dog PenaltiesÂ
EPIC CHARM | Southland 26 March; failed to pursue the lure (2nd offence); stood down for 28 days ...
Reminders/Advisories
GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY
Special Policy for Racing Under Covid Alert Level 3, updated Mon 30 Aug 2021
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Anybody who ...
GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – HATRICK RACEWAY
Special Policy for Racing Under Covid Alert Level 3, updated Mon 30 Aug 2021
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Anybody who ...
GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – Ascot Park
Special Policy for Racing Under Covid Alert Level 3, updated Mon 30 Aug 2021
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Anybody who ...