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 return as non-negative for cannabis, and the sample will be subject to confirmatory testing.
Announcements
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 GRNZ determines otherwise, a greyhound must not compete in any Event within ...
Former Deputy Police Commissioner, Mike Clement, will take up the role from 1 July 2021 when the new, independent, Racing Integrity Board is established. View the full press release.
The Racing Minister Grant Robertson announced the appointments to the new Board:
Sir Bruce Robertson KNZM – Chair
Kristy McDonald ONZM QC
Penelope Mudford ONZM
Dr Patricia Pearce
Brent Williams.
View the full announcement on the Beehive website.
Welcome to the new Racing Integrity Board website. We will be updating this website over the next couple of months to include more information about operation of the Racing Integrity Board. Announcements about the appointment of Board members and the Chief Executive will also be made via ...