Rider PenaltiesÂ
W Pinn | Matamata 24 January; careless riding (2 charges); suspended 28 January – 18 February inclusive.Â
W Pinn | Matamata 24 January; failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures; suspended 19 February – 17 March inclusive.Â
C Grylls | Matamata 24 January; ...
Thoroughbred
Race 3 BRIGHTHILL FARM YEARLING DRAFT MAIDEN 1300
OUR PRECIOUS (E Nicholas) – Co-trainer Mrs. J Vance advised Stewards; OUR PRECIOUS is being rested for seven days after developing a respiratory infection which is now getting treated.
Race 5 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK DESERT GOLD STAKES (G3) 1600m
MARS (S Spratt) – Co-trainer Mr. B Foote reported to Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the MARS, and it is their intention to continue on with the filly’s current preparation.
Race 8 HARCOURTS TEAM ...
On Sunday 21 January 2024, the RIB conducted alcohol breath testing on harness racing drivers at the Marlborough Harness Racing Club in Blenheim.
All drivers tested negative.
Rider PenaltiesÂ
M Cameron | Waikato 17 January; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 20 January).Â
L Hemi | Canterbury 18 January; careless riding; suspended 28 January – 7 February inclusive.Â
N Hailey | Canterbury 18 January; use of whip; fined $150.Â
B May | ...
Race 7 MODE TECHNOLOGY TRENTHAM STAKES (G3) 2100m
MATSCOT (M McNab) – Trainer Ms. S Robertson advised Stewards, that on Monday 15 January, the gelding was examined by the stables farrier which revealed tenderness to the left-fore foot with the gelding having hoof pads put on both front feet ...
Race 4 BRIAN FM 1340m
BOZO (L Sutherland) – Trainer Mr. K Myers reported to Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the filly, and it is his intention to carry on with BOZO'S current preparation.
Race 7 RACE IMAGES MAIDEN 2040m
ZABORACI (M Hashizume) – Co-trainer Mr. R ...
Race 5 FEDERATION MINING MAIDEN 1400m
YAK SHA (C Lindsay) – Stable representative Ms. L Young advised Stewards, that on Saturday 13 January, YAK SHA underwent a veterinary examination which included an endoscopic examination with results showing a flicking palate. L Young further advised it ...
Rider PenaltiesÂ
R Elliot | Wanganui 11 January; failed to make weight; suspended 15-21 January inclusive.Â
O Bosson | Wellington 13 January; use of whip; suspended 18-25 January inclusive and fined $3,500.Â
O Bosson | Wellington 13 January; weighed in overweight; fined $500.Â
R ...
Race 8 SPEIGHTS/SUPER LIQUOR 1810m
LULO ROSE (K Williams) – Trainer Mr. A Carston advised Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the LULO ROSE, however, has now been sent for a spell.
Race 5 EASTROCK KINGFISH STEAKS 1400
BALZANO (C Grylls) – Trainer Mr. A Forsman advised Stewards that BALZANO was showing signs of jarring up, which has now subsided. A Forsman further advised it is his intention to carry on with the gelding’s current preparation.
Race 8 NEW WORLD MOUNT ...
Race 6 COTTER & STEVENS MAIDEN 2050m
GROOMSMAN (J Chung) – Marsh Racing Trainer Assistant Mr. R Mildon advised Stewards, the gelding underwent post-race x-rays on course which revealed a fracture to the right foreleg. R Mildon further advised GROOMSMAN has now been retired from racing.