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The RIB carried out drug and alcohol testing of riders at the Wellington Racing Club meeting held at Trentham on Saturday 14 January 2023.
An apprentice jockey has been charged with careless riding as a result of a Racing Integrity Board investigation into Race 2 at the Ashburton thoroughbred race meeting on 15 December 2022.
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A thorough investigation has been concluded by the RIB staff into the race day deaths of three horses, Cya Doit, Alta Debonair and Seasider.
There is no evidence to suggest that either Steve or Amanda Telfer, ...
On October 1 2022 Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) introduced their Horse care regulations which set out the minimum standard of care that a person must provide to standardbreds in their care. ...
The RIB has concluded an investigation commenced on 8 November under HRNZ rule 213(1)(c) - a horse has had or may have had administered to it, a prohibited substance.
Two men have been charged with three ...
As of 1 December 2022, Racing Integrity Board Greyhound Stewards will change to an “Outcome based Stewards Report” that will not contain the “story” of the race.
Stewards are required to view/review the race, as ...
The RIB has conducted out of competition testing for all starters and reserve greyhounds entered into the New Zealand Greyhound Cup and the Galaxy Final scheduled to run on Cup Day at Addington, Thursday 10 November 2022.
The RIB has tested all starters for prohibited substances in the lead up to the NZ Trotting Cup on Tuesday 8 November 2022.
As a result of RIB investigators carrying out a stable visit to a North Canterbury property on the morning of Tuesday 8 November, an investigation has commenced under Rule 213(1)(c) of the harness rules of racing – ...
The Racing Integrity Board conducted drug and alcohol testing at Alexandra Park on Thursday 20 October 2022.
Sixteen drivers were tested, and all passed the alcohol testing. The drug testing results are ...
The RIB commenced an investigation in mid-March 2022 as a result of a referral from GRNZ about animal health and welfare concerns relating to 11 greyhounds taken to a Christchurch rehoming facility two months ...
Today at Te Rapa, the Adjudicative Committee of the Racing Integrity Board (RIB) found jockey Sam Weatherley guilty of reckless riding after a racing incident in Cambridge on 3 August 2022. Mr Weatherly’s licence ...
Follow Up
NZ Metro TC, Sunday 12th June 2022
Race 3 HORNBY LIQUOR CENTRE PACE
Trainer C Defilippi advised Stewards on 17 June that BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP had ...
Ashburton TC, Sunday 5th June 2022
Race 3 - STEWART & HOLLAND FILLIES & MARES MOBILE TROT
Trainer L Bond advised Stewards on 17 June that ...
Auckland TC, Friday 31st December 2021
Race 9 LINCOLN FARMS 2021 FRANKLIN CUP (HANDICAP PACE)
Co-trainer M Purdon advised Stewards on 7 January that ...
News in brief
1-7 April 2024
Driver Penalties
T Herlihy | Waikato Bay of Plenty 4 April; use of whip; suspended 13-26 April ...
25-31 March 2024
Driver Penalties
T Mitchell | Manawatu 28 March; careless driving; suspended 5-19 April inclusive.
B ...
18-24 March 2024
Driver Penalties
L McCormick | NZ Metropolitan 20 March; medical clearance required.
C Ferguson | Auckland ...
Follow Up
South Canterbury Racing Club at Phar Lap Raceway, Timaru, Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Race 2 TIMARU TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB MAIDEN 1600m
TAIMATE STAAR (A Goindasamy) – Trainer Mr. A Carston advised ...
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 ...
News in brief
1-7 April 2024
Rider Penalties
T Comignaghi | Riverton 1 April; use of whip; suspended 5-12 April inclusive.
L Douglas | ...
25-31 March 2024
Rider Penalties
K Joyce | Matamata 27 March; medical clearance required.
O Bosson | Matamata 27 March; ...
18-24 March 2024
Rider Penalties
K Joyce | Auckland 20 March; use of whip; fined $500.
N Downs | Auckland 20 March; use of ...
News in brief
1-7 April 2024
Dog Penalties
APOLLO BALE | Otago 2 April; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete ...
25-31 March 2024
Dog Penalties
EPIC CHARM | Southland 26 March; failed to pursue the lure (2nd offence); stood down for 28 days ...
18-24 March 2024
Trainer Penalty
S Ross | Non-raceday dated 21 March; possession of permanently banned substance; disqualified ...
Reminders/Advisories
On advice from Senior Veterinarians and until further notice, kennels with greyhounds scratched with symptoms of ...
Greyhound reminder
Trainers are reminded that any Greyhound stood down for an injury that requires a stand-down period of 42 days or ...