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Auckland TR 11 December 2025 – R4 – George Rooke
Respondent(s): George Rooke - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence This charge arises from the running of Race 4, the Show by Sky City 1600. Deputy Chief...
Auckland TR 11 December 2025 – R4 – VICTORIOUS WARRIOR
Respondent(s): Matthew Cameron - Jockey | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | Evidence – Protest Following the running of Race 4, an Information was filed Instigating a Protest per Rule...
Oamaru HRC 10 December 2025 – R6 – Charlotte Williamson
Respondent(s): Charlotte Rose Williamson - Driver | Charge: Using whip with more than a wrist flicking action | Outcome: Proved | Mr Williams alleged that in Race 6, Mrs Williamson...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 10 December 2025 – Paul Yesberg
Respondent(s): Paul Yesberg - Other (Licensed Person) | Charge: Failed to comply with the HRNZ Code of Conduct Regulations | Outcome: Proved | 1. This matter concerns an Information...
Wellington RC 6 December 2025 – R4 – Erin Leighton
Respondent(s): Erin Michele Leighton - Jockey | Charge: Attempted to weigh out wearing a modified body protector | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Mr Oatham presented an Information to...
Wellington RC 6 December 2025 – R3 – Madan Singh
Respondent(s): Madan Singh - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 3, the “PULLMAN HOTEL MELBOURNE 1600”, Mr Oatham...
Wellington RC 6 December 2025 – R1 – Chris Dell
Respondent(s): Christopher Dell - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 1, the “GRAHAM’S PAINTERS 1400”, Mr...
Wellington RC 6 December 2025 – R1 – Masa Hashizume
Respondent(s): Masahiro Hashizume - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 1, the “GRAHAM’S PAINTERS 1400”, Mr...
Wellington RC 6 December 2025 – R2 – THORAX
Respondent(s): Craig John Grylls - Jockey | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | SUMMARY: Immediately following the running of Race 2, the “JR & N BERKETT 1300”, the Rider of...
NZ Metro TC 28 November 2025 – R7 (heard 5 December 2025 at Addington) – Mia Holbrough
Respondent(s): Mia Belle Holbrough - Junior Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 7, McMillan Equine Feeds New Zealand Junior Drivers...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Penalty Decision dated 5 December 2025 – Nayton Mitchell
Respondent(s): Nayton Rogerson Mitchell - Trainer | Charge: Failed to wear approved body protector | Outcome: Proved | Evidence The Respondent, Licensed Trainer Nayton Mitchell,...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Penalty Decision dated 5 December 2025 – Brett Murray
Respondent(s): Brett MacGregor Murray - Jockey | Charge: Failed to wear approved body protector | Outcome: Proved | Evidence The Respondent Class A Rider, Brett Murray admitted a...
Taranaki RI 4 December 2025 – R2 – Brent Gillovic
Respondent(s): Brent Stephen Gillovic - Trainer | Charge: Failing to scratch by correct time | Outcome: Proved | Background: Stewards filed an Information in relation to Race 2, the...
Geraldine TC 6 December 2025 – R9 – Murray Howard
Respondent(s): Murray John Howard - Driver | Charge: Breach of the Push Out Rule | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 9, Open Driver, Murray Howard, admitted...
Auckland TR 6 December 2025 – R6 – Tayla Mitchell
Respondent(s): Tayla Mitchell - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Use of whip above shoulder height | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 6, Apprentice Rider, Tayla...
Auckland TR 6 December 2025 – R3 – Tayla Mitchell
Respondent(s): Tayla Mitchell - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive whip use | Outcome: Proved | Background Following the running of Race 3, the Respondent, Apprentice Rider Ms...
R Rotorua 5 December 2025 – R4 – Hayley Hassman
Respondent(s): Hayley Marie Hassman - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Background This charge arises from the running of Race 4, the ENTAIN/NZB...
R Rotorua 5 December 2025 – R1 – Cody Cole
Respondent(s): Cody William Cole - Trainer | Charge: Gear Not Notified | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Licensed Class A Trainer, Mr Cody Cole, was charged with a breach of Rule...
Taranaki RI 4 December 2025 – R2 – Sima Mxothwa
Respondent(s): Simamkele Mxothwa - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Background: Following the running of Race 2, the ‘Bunnings New Plymouth Maiden...
Timaru HRC 3 December 2025 – R1 – Daniel Roberts
Respondent(s): Daniel Anthony Roberts - Other (Advanced Amateur Driver) | Charge: Careless Driving shifting ground dictating runners and causing a check | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE:...