15 Sep, 2023 | News, Videos
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.
10 Jan, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
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. This is the race in which a horse ridden by apprentice jockey Megan Taylor...
9 Jan, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
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, or any other persons associated with the horses prior to...
29 Jun, 2021 | Greyhound - Reminders/Advisories
Trainers are reminded that any Greyhound stood down for an injury that requires a stand-down period of 42 days or more must complete a satisfactory solo trial prior to it returning to racing.
29 Jun, 2021 | Greyhound - News In Brief
Trainer / Handler Penalty T Agent & K Williams | Wanganui 23 June; weight offence; fined $150. Dog Penalty ARNIE JEWEL | Christchurch 25 June; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial. General The Wanganui GRC meeting of 23 June was abandoned after...
20 Jun, 2021 | Harness - Follow up
Race 7 DAKINS GROUP FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE Trainer S Dolan advised Stewards on 24 June that IDEALINDREAMS was found to be suffering from feet soreness following its performance on 20 June and been sent for a spell.
20 Jun, 2021 | Greyhound - News In Brief
Trainer / Handler Penalties Secretary/Manager T Music | Christchurch 14 June (heard Christchurch 17 June); failed to scratch runner by prescribed time; fined $150. J McInerney | Wanganui 18 June; weight offence; fined $150. Dog Penalties BLUEY | Wanganui 16 June;...
20 Jun, 2021 | Harness - News In Brief
Driver Penalties O Gillies | Auckland 18 June; breach of push out rule; fined $200. T McMillan | NZ Metropolitan 20 June; medical clearance required. L McCormick | Ashburton 1 May (heard NZ Metropolitan 20 June); breach of push out rule; suspended 28 June – 4...
20 Jun, 2021 | Thoroughbred - News In Brief
Rider Penalties D Hirini | Wanganui 17 June; careless riding; suspended 26 June – 2 July inclusive and fined $200. C Chipperfield | Taranaki 10 June (heard Wanganui 17 June); excessive use of whip; fined $250. N Downs | Taranaki 10 June (heard Wanganui 17 June);...
18 Jun, 2021 | Harness - Follow up
Race 6 EMPIRE STALLIONS (NZ) UNCUT GEMS MARES CLASSIC MOB PACE Stable representative P Davis advised Stewards on 24 June that LE POLE DANCER has been sent for a spell.
17 Jun, 2021 | Harness - Follow up
Race 5 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE Trainer M Purvis advised Stewards on 24 June that QUARTERBACK has been diagnosed with a lung infection following its performance last week necessitating its scratching from tonight’s engagement.
