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.
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Thoroughbred
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 ...
Race 1 MEDIAWORKS HANDICAP 1400m
SASSY MERLOT (A Mudhoo) – Co-trainer Ms P Gerard advised Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the mare, and it is the stables intention to continue on with SASSY MERLOT’S preparation.
Race 4 TIMARU TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB DASH 1200m
LADYSWEY (T Moseley) – Trainer Mr. M Jones advised Stewards, that upon return to the stable LADYSWEY presented with a cough and was placed on a 3-day course of antibiotics. M Jones further advised it is his intention to continue with the mare’s ...
Race 9 JUMPS RACING SUNDAY 21ST MAY 1600m
CARAVELLA (M McNab) – Te Akau Racing Manager Mr. R Trumper advised Stewards, CARAVELLA, underwent a veterinary examination on Thursday 27 April, which revealed no abnormalities. R Trumper further advised it is the stables intention to carry on with ...
Rider Penalties
T Mitchell | Avondale 25 April; use of whip; suspended 30 April – 7 May inclusive.
R Elliot | Avondale 25 April; failed to make weight; fined $100.
S Muniandy | Canterbury 22 April (heard South Canterbury 27 April); careless riding (2 charges); suspended 28 April – ...