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.
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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.
S Thornley | Westport 26 December; contacted track marker; fined $100.
M Purvis | Westport 26 December; use of whip; fined $300.
R Close | Westport 28 December; careless driving; suspended ...
The following Non Raceday Inquires were held in August 2023.
Title
Code
Date
Respondent
Charge
Outcome
Penalty
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 21 August 2023 – Owen Gillies
Harness
17/08/2023
GILLIES Owen
Prohibited Substance ...
Dog Penalty
GOLDSTAR KEEGAN | Christchurch 25 July; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.
General
The Waikato GRC meeting of 27 July was abandoned following Race 8 due to track conditions.
Rider Penalties
N Parmar | Auckland 21 June; use of whip (2 charges); suspended 6 July – 2 August inclusive.
N Hailey | Auckland 21 June; use of whip; fined $500.
C Lammas | Auckland 21 June; medical clearance required.
N Parmar | Auckland 21 June; medical clearance ...
Rider Penalties
N Parmar | Auckland 21 June; use of whip (2 charges); suspended 6 July – 2 August inclusive.
N Hailey | Auckland 21 June; use of whip; fined $500.
C Lammas | Auckland 21 June; medical clearance required.
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 ...
As of 1 December 2022, Racing Integrity Board Greyhound Stewards will change to an “Outcome based Stewards Report” that will not contain the “story” of the race.
Stewards are required to view/review the race, as currently occurs, to identify any racing incidents that may need reporting ...
Race 7 NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE 1600m
PAGE THREE (K Chowdhoory) – Co-trainer Mr. M Pitman advised Stewards; PAGE THREE has now been retired from racing.
Trainer/Handler Penalty
F McPhee | Auckland 11 July (heard Non Raceday dated 12 August); misconduct; fined $350.
General
The Christchurch GRC meeting of 9 August was abandoned after Race 9 due to a fire alarm in the grandstand and subsequent issues.