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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 ...
Minister for Racing Kieran McAnulty has announced the release of the Racing Integrity Board’s reports into the future of the greyhound racing industry. The Minister had intended to seek Cabinet agreement to the ...
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
18-24 March 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
L McCormick | NZ Metropolitan 20 March; medical clearance required.Â
C Ferguson | Auckland ...
11-17 March 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
W House | Manawatu 14 March; crossed over prior to start; fined $200.Â
N Delany | Manawatu ...
4-10 March 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
S McCaffrey | Non-raceday dated 4 March; failed to supply sample of urine as requested; ...
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
Racing Tauranga, Saturday, 23 March 2024
Race 6 SHARON HALL BAYLEYS RESIDENTIAL 2100
HOARD THE BOURBON (C Grylls) – Trainer Assistant Mr. R Mildon advised ...
Beaumont Racing Club at Wingatui, Sunday, 17 March 2024
Race 6 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION 1600m
PLENTY O’ STYLE (A Goindasamy) – Te Akau Racing Manager Mr. R Trumper advised ...
Wellington Racing Club @ Trentham, Saturday, 16 March 2024
Race 2 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK PREMIER 1400m
RISING TIDE (M Cameron) – Trainer Mr. C Ormsby advised Stewards, he ...
News in brief
18-24 March 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
K Joyce | Auckland 20 March; use of whip; fined $500.Â
N Downs | Auckland 20 March; use of ...
11-17 March 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
N Hailey | South Waikato 13 March; failed to make weight; fined $100.Â
A Goindasamy | ...
4-10 March 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
T Davies | Otaki-Maori 6 March; careless riding; suspended 10-16 March inclusive.Â
C Barnes ...
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
18-24 March 2024
Trainer PenaltyÂ
S Ross | Non-raceday dated 21 March; possession of permanently banned substance; disqualified ...
11-17 March 2024
Trainer PenaltiesÂ
M Grant | Waikato 14 March; failed to comply with GRNZ Welfare Standards; fined $300.Â
S ...
26 February – 3 March 2024
Trainer PenaltyÂ
R Casey | Non-raceday dated 26 February; misconduct; fined $2,500.Â
Dog PenaltiesÂ
EXTRA ...
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 ...