Appeal – Written Decision as to Costs dated 26 June 2025 – Trent Yesberg

ID: RIB56492

Respondent(s):
Racing Integrity Board - Other (RIB)

Applicant:
Trent Yesberg - Trainer

Appeal Committee Member(s):
Mr M McKechnie (Chair), Mr N McCutcheon

Information Number:
A16938

Decision Type:
Appeal

Charge:
Prohibited Substance in horse - Cobalt

Rule(s):
1004A(2) - Prohibited substance

Animal Name:
WHOSDREAMINGNOW

Code:
Harness

Race Date:
28/07/2024

Race Club:
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race Location:
Addington Raceway - 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, 8024

Race Number:
R3

Hearing Date:
26/06/2025

Hearing Location:
On the Papers

Outcome: Appeal Dismissed

Penalty: N/A

1.  By a Decision dated the 3rd of June 2025, Mr Yesberg’s appeal was dismissed.  Both parties were requested to file submissions on the issue of costs.

2.  The Respondent has filed submissions.  No submissions have been received on behalf of Mr Yesberg.  Those were required within 10 days of the Decision on the 3rd of June.

3.  The costs sought by the Respondent are 60% of the costs incurred. That 60% figure is $1,800.

4.  The Tribunal considers that the figure sought by the RIB is in line with the established practice and is reasonable.

5.  Costs have been incurred by the Tribunal. The hearing was on the papers and in those circumstances, the costs were not significant.

6.  Mr Yesberg will be required to pay the sum of $1,800 towards the costs of the RIB and the sum of $1,000 towards the costs incurred by the Tribunal.

Decision Date: 26/06/2025

Publish Date: 26/06/2025