Rider Penalties
B Grylls | Hawke’s Bay 30 May; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 31 May).
T Moodley | Hawke’s Bay 30 May; medical clearance required.
T Mitchell | Cambridge 31 May; failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures; suspended 4-17 June ...
Thoroughbred
Race 9 RYDGES WELLINGTON MAIDEN 1600m
TOP OF THE LINE (J Parkes) – Trainer Mr. P Didham advised Stewards, TOP OF THE LINE, has now been retired from racing, due to a grade 4 wind issue.
Rider Penalties
R Elliot | Tauranga 24 May; failed to make weight; fined $150.
C Lammas | Tauranga 24 May; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 27 May).
L Douglas | Hawke’s Bay 25 May; medical clearance required.
C Barnes | Hawke’s Bay 25 May; medical clearance ...
Race 7 NUTRITECH 1400
CORBATIN (J Fawcett) – Trainer Mr. J Collett advised Stewards, the gelding underwent a veterinary examination on Tuesday 23 May, which included a cardiograph and endoscopic examination, as well as blood tests which were taken on Wednesday 24 May, with all results showing ...
Rider Penalties
O Bosson | Cambridge 17 May; medical clearance required.
T Moodley | Cambridge 17 May; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 20 May).
L Douglas | Canterbury 18 May; use of whip (2 charges); suspended 26 May – 4 June inclusive and fined $500.
K ...
Race 1 NIGHTCAPS CONTRACTING & AON INSURANCE & MILNES TRANSPORT MAIDEN (1600m)
SANDY COOL (K Mudhoo) – Trainer Ms. G Robinson advised Stewards, upon return to the stable the mare was showing signs of tying-up. G Robinson further advised that SANDY COOL has now been retired from racing.
Race 3 NEW PLYMOUTH AUTO ELECTRICAL 1200m
SINGING SUN (S Spratt) – Trainer Mr. T Devcich advised Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the gelding, and it is his intention to continue with SINGING SUN’S current preparation.
Rider Penalties
B Lammas | Wanganui 11 May; medical clearance required.
C Grylls | Wanganui 11 May; medical clearance required.
H McNeill | Rotorua 13 May; medical clearance required.
K Hercock | Taranaki 13 May; medical clearance required.
C Butler| Taranaki 13 May; medical ...
Race 4 GRAND NATIONAL TICKETS ON SALE MAY 10 1600m
TIFFEN (T Comignaghi) – Trainer Mr. R Didham advised Stewards, TIFFEN, underwent a veterinary examination on Friday 5 May, which revealed no abnormalities. R Didham further advised the mare would now be sent for a freshen up.
Race 7 ...
Race 8 IN MEMORY OF OTHE ANZAC WAR HORSES HANDICAP 1600m
SHARPDRESTMAN (L Douglas) – Stewards completed the follow up with trainer Ms. M Cunneen for her horse, SHARPDRESTMAN, with M Cunneen advising the gelding underwent an endoscopic examination, on Tuesday 9 May, which revealed the gelding ...
The New Zealand Equine Veterinary Association (NZEVA) has recently amended the withholding times (WHT's) for prohibited substances for horses.
The purpose of the WHT list is to ensure that when a horse is treated by a veterinarian, both owners and trainers have confidence to compete in ...
On 10 May 2023 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) released its new concussion policy.
With a growing interest and concern across sports, scientists and the public about the short, medium and long-term effects of head injuries, NZTR has implemented the concussion policy to
protect all ...