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Jockey found guilty of reckless riding receives 9 weeks suspension

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 to ride was suspended for 9 weeks beginning after racing on Saturday 1 October ...

Media item – Marie Prangley – prohibited substance

The RIB response to a media inquiry regarding the Prangley decision linked to this item. It is central to the integrity of racing and the welfare of animals that industry participants prepare and present animals free of illegal substances.  The RIB undertakes significant testing of racing ...

Three harness racing horse deaths being investigated

The RIB has begun an investigation into the deaths of three harness racing horses over the last three months, all from the same stable. All three horses died while on a racecourse and the RIB is investigating any potential links between the deaths. The horses have undergone a post mortem ...

Canterbury stable inspections

On Monday 20 June and Tuesday 21 June Racing Integrity Board Stewards inspected 59 harness racing stables in the Canterbury region. The RIB General Manager of Stewards Nigel McIntyre was satisfied with the standard overall, acknowledging the positive and welcoming attitude of the licensees. ...

Drug testing conducted at Cambridge

The Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug testing at the Cambridge Jockey Club on Monday 20 June 2022. Any instances of riders failing to present for testing, or a positive drug test, will be subject to an investigation.

Charge laid

On 15 June 2022 the Racing Integrity Board has brought a charge against a trainer in charge of a greyhound nominated to compete in a race for failing to present a greyhound free of the category 2 prohibited substance methamphetamine. This is an offence under the provisions of rule 61.1 of the ...

Charges laid

On 8 June 2022, the Racing Integrity Board brought a charge against a trainer in charge of a greyhound nominated to compete in a race. The charge is failing to present a greyhound free of the category 2 prohibited substance namely methamphetamine, being an offence under the provisions of rule ...