9 Dec, 2025
Respondent(s): Nayton Rogerson Mitchell – Trainer | Charge: Failed to wear approved body protector | Outcome: Proved | Evidence The Respondent, Licensed Trainer Nayton Mitchell, admitted a breach of Rule 610(2)(a) alleging “that on 2 December 2025, at the...
9 Dec, 2025
Respondent(s): Brett MacGregor Murray – Jockey | Charge: Failed to wear approved body protector | Outcome: Proved | Evidence The Respondent Class A Rider, Brett Murray admitted a breach of Rule 610(2)(a) alleging “that on 2 December 2025, at the Riccarton Park...
8 Dec, 2025
Respondent(s): Brent Stephen Gillovic – Trainer | Charge: Failing to scratch by correct time | Outcome: Proved | Background: Stewards filed an Information in relation to Race 2, the ‘Bunnings New Plymouth Maiden 1200’. The Information was lodged pursuant to Rule...
8 Dec, 2025
Respondent(s): Murray John Howard – Driver | Charge: Breach of the Push Out Rule | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 9, Open Driver, Murray Howard, admitted a breach of Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) “in that, as the Driver of JAY R TOLKIEN...
8 Dec, 2025
Respondent(s): Tayla Mitchell – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Use of whip above shoulder height | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 6, Apprentice Rider, Tayla Mitchell admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(f)(ii) where it was alleged, she used...
8 Dec, 2025
Respondent(s): Tayla Mitchell – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive whip use | Outcome: Proved | Background Following the running of Race 3, the Respondent, Apprentice Rider Ms Tayla Mitchell, admitted a charge alleging excessive whip use prior to the 100...
8 Dec, 2025
Respondent(s): Hayley Marie Hassman – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Background This charge arises from the running of Race 4, the ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES. Senior Stipendiary Steward Mr Dooley filed an Information...
8 Dec, 2025
Respondent(s): Cody William Cole – Trainer | Charge: Gear Not Notified | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Licensed Class A Trainer, Mr Cody Cole, was charged with a breach of Rule 616(2). Detail in respect of the Information is as follows: ‘failed to declare a...
5 Dec, 2025
Respondent(s): Simamkele Mxothwa – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Background: Following the running of Race 2, the ‘Bunnings New Plymouth Maiden 1200’, an Information was lodged alleging a breach of Rule 638(1)(d). Details are as...
4 Dec, 2025
Respondent(s): Daniel Anthony Roberts – Other (Advanced Amateur Driver) | Charge: Careless Driving shifting ground dictating runners and causing a check | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 1, Stipendiary Steward Mr Shane Renault presented...
4 Dec, 2025
Respondent(s): Dylan Johnson – Stablehand | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | SUMMARY: Following the running of Race 7, the Group 3 “JENNIAN HOMES WELLINGTON STAKES”, Mr Bidlake, a Part Owner and Trainer of “TULSA KING” which was placed 2nd by...
4 Dec, 2025
Respondent(s): Cody William Cole – Trainer | Charge: Failed to scratch horse by required time | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Ms Selvakumaran presented to the Adjudicative Committee an Information charging Mr Cole, the Trainer of “RAREZA”, entered in...
