Driver PenaltiesÂ
N Williamson | Wyndham 5 September (heard Invercargill 12 September); allowed runner to shift into passing lane; suspended 20-22 September inclusive.Â
B Butt | NZ Metropolitan 13 September; use of whip; suspended 16-22 September inclusive and fined $350.Â
R Holmes | ...
Uncategorized
Dog PenaltiesÂ
HOMEBUSH LEROY | Christchurch 29 August; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.Â
GO HOPPY | Christchurch 30Â August; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.Â
GOLDSTAR JOBLIN | Christchurch 30Â August; unsatisfactory performance; must complete ...
Race 5 PLUNKET ELECTRICAL 2200m
MILFORD SOUND (A Goindasamy) – Trainer Ms. A Tuthill advised Stewards, that upon return to the stable the gelding underwent blood tests which revealed a respiratory infection, further blood tests will be taken Wednesday 31 July. A Tuthill further advised ...
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.
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.
A Cameron | Westport 26 December; use of whip; suspended 30 December – 1 January inclusive.Â
S Thornley | Westport 26 December; contacted track marker; fined $100.Â
M Purvis | Westport 26 December; use of whip; fined $300.Â
R Close | Westport 28 December; careless driving; suspended ...
The following Non Raceday Inquires were held in August 2023.
Title
Code
DateÂ
RespondentÂ
Charge
OutcomeÂ
Penalty
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 21 August 2023 – Owen Gillies
Harness
17/08/2023
GILLIES Owen
Prohibited Substance ...
Dog PenaltyÂ
GOLDSTAR KEEGAN | Christchurch 25 July; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.Â
GeneralÂ
The Waikato GRC meeting of 27 July was abandoned following Race 8 due to track conditions.Â
Rider PenaltiesÂ
N Parmar | Auckland 21 June; use of whip (2 charges); suspended 6 July – 2 August inclusive.Â
N Hailey | Auckland 21 June; use of whip; fined $500.Â
C Lammas | Auckland 21 June; medical clearance required.Â
N Parmar | Auckland 21 June; medical clearance ...
Rider PenaltiesÂ
N Parmar | Auckland 21 June; use of whip (2 charges); suspended 6 July – 2 August inclusive.Â
N Hailey | Auckland 21 June; use of whip; fined $500.Â
C Lammas | Auckland 21 June; medical clearance required.Â
N Parmar | Auckland 21 June; medical clearance ...
An apprentice jockey has been charged with careless riding as a result of a Racing Integrity Board investigation into Race 2 at the Ashburton thoroughbred race meeting on 15 December 2022.
This is the race in which a horse ridden by apprentice jockey Megan Taylor fell, resulting in Megan’s ...
A thorough investigation has been concluded by the RIB staff into the race day deaths of three horses, Cya Doit, Alta Debonair and Seasider.
There is no evidence to suggest that either Steve or Amanda Telfer, or any other persons associated with the horses prior to these races, have either ...