South Canterbury RC 9 October 2025 – R5 – Sanu Toolooa

Respondent(s): Sanu Toolooa – Jockey | Charge: Breach of the Whip Rule | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 5, the Respondent Class A Rider, Sanu Toolooa admitted a charge alleging excessive whip use prior to the 100 metres in “that...

Avondale JC 8 October 2025 – R3 – Elen Nicholas

Respondent(s): Elen Haf Nicholas – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Use of whip above shoulder height | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 3, Apprentice Rider, Elen Nicholas, admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(f)(ii).  It was alleged she used her...

Avondale JC 8 October 2025 – R1 – Floor Moerman

Respondent(s): Floor Moerman – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Use of whip when out of contention | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 1, Apprentice Rider Miss Floor Moerman admitted a charge, pursuant to Rule 638(3)(f)(iii) alleging that she...

NZ Metro TC 8 October 2025 – R7 – SOLEMN SON

Respondent(s): Ian Ross Cameron – Driver | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 7, THE BACKING BLAIR FANZONE – 10 OCTOBER TROT, an Information by way of a Protest was instigated by Stipendiary Steward Miss Maja Szukiel, in that...

Matamata RC 4 October 2025 – R4 – Opie Bosson

Respondent(s): Owen Patrick Bosson – Jockey | Charge: Careless riding | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 4, THE RUSSELL AND YVONNE GREEN MEMORIAL, Stipendiary Steward Mr A Dooley, filed an Information alleging a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) by the...

Methven TC 5 October 2025 – R10 – Craig Russell Ferguson

Respondent(s): Craig Russell Ferguson – Driver | Charge: Using whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 10, Alabar Methven Cup Handicap Pace (Group 3), Open Driver, Craig Ferguson, admitted a breach of the...

Egmont RC 4 October 2025 – R3 – Bruno Queiroz

Respondent(s): Bruno Queiroz – Jockey | Charge: Whip above shoulder height | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 3, Mr Goodwin presented an Information charging Mr Queiroz with a breach of Whip Rule 638(3)(f)(ii), in that he used his whip...

Waikato BOP H 2 October 2025 – R1 – Andrew Sharpe

Respondent(s): Andrew Jeremy Sharpe – Other (Advanced Amateur Driver) | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 1, an Information was lodged alleging a breach of Rule 869(3)(b). Details are as follows: ‘In...

R Tauranga 1 October 2025 – R3 – Rihaan Goyaram

Respondent(s): Rihaan Goyaram – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Background: Following the running of Race 3, the ‘Ultimate Ford Maiden 1400’ an Information was lodged alleging a breach of Rule 638(1)(d). Details are as follows:...

Gore HRC 28 September 2025 – R6 – Alister Kyle

Respondent(s): Alister William Kyle – Driver | Charge: Whip used with more than a wrist flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND Following the running of Race 6, Open Driver Alister Kyle admitted a breach of Whip Rule 869(2). The particulars of the charge...

Waverley RC 28 September 2025 – R2 – Kelly Myers

Respondent(s): Kelly Anne Myers – Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 2, the Respondent Ms K Myers admitted a charge of careless riding, which was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d).  The Information alleged...