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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 ...
The New Zealand Equine Veterinary Association (NZEVA) has recently amended the withholding times (WHT's) for prohibited substances for horses.
The purpose of the WHT list is to ensure that when a horse is ...
On 10 May 2023 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) released its new concussion policy.
With a growing interest and concern across sports, scientists and the public about the short, medium and long-term ...
The Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug testing at the Riccarton Raceway trackwork on Monday 1 May 2023.
All riders tested negative for controlled substances.
NZTR Implements Revised Code of Conduct
The RIB have now carried out thirteen announced audits of harness trainers facilities across both the North and South Island. The response to these audits has been excellent and we look forward to working with more ...
The RIB has concluded its investigation into trainer Todd Mitchell and the horse Green Aeon which presented at racedays on 10th and 26th December 2022, and subsequently returned positive swabs for the prohibited ...
The Racing Integrity Board has reviewed and updated the Thoroughbred Racing Penalty Guide and Minor Infringement Schedule.
These documents are used to set starting points for penalties for offences set out in ...
The Racing Integrity Board has reviewed and updated the Harness Racing Penalty Guide.
This is a document used to set starting points for penalties for offences set out in the Rules of Racing and takes into ...
GREYHOUND RACING NEW ZEALAND - Rule 145
GRNZ has reminded everyone that the new Rules of Racing come into effect on 1 February 2023.
GRNZ and the RIB are asking everyone to familiarise themselves with new ...
The RIB is undertaking an investigation into thoroughbred racing trainer, Todd Mitchell, for allegedly presenting Green Aeon on 10 December 2022 at Te Rapa, and 26 December 2022 at Pukekohe, with the prohibited ...
Follow Up
NZ Metro TC, Friday, 17th June 2022
Race 6 BC PLUMBERS MOBILE TROT
Trainer D Hunter advised Stewards on 29 June that LA DAMA has been sent for a ...
Invercargill HRC, Monday 6th June 2022
Race 2 - HYDE LANDSCAPING FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
Trainer T Robertson advised Stewards on 15 June that ...
NZ Metro TC, Thursday 2nd June 2022
Race 8 ADDINGTON LADIES' NIGHT- 8 JULY FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
Trainer M Purdon advised Stewards that NO ...
News in brief
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 ...
18-24 March 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
L McCormick | NZ Metropolitan 20 March; medical clearance required.Â
C Ferguson | Auckland ...
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
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; ...
18-24 March 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
K Joyce | Auckland 20 March; use of whip; fined $500.Â
N Downs | Auckland 20 March; use of ...
News in brief
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 ...
18-24 March 2024
Trainer PenaltyÂ
S Ross | Non-raceday dated 21 March; possession of permanently banned substance; disqualified ...
Reminders/Advisories
GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – MANAWATU RACEWAY
Special Policy for Racing Under Covid Alert Level 3, updated Fri 27 Aug 2021
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Anybody who ...
GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – ADDINGTON RACEWAY
Special Policy for Racing Under Covid Alert Level 3, updated Thu 26 Aug 2021
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Anybody who ...
GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – BOX TRIALS – ALL TRACKS
Special Policy for Trials Under Covid Alert Level 3 - Mon 30 Aug 2021
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Anybody who is ...