14 Nov, 2025
Respondent(s): Richard John Alfeld – Driver | Charge: Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 6, Stipendiary Steward Mr Shane Renault presented an Information alleging a breach of the Whip...
14 Nov, 2025
Respondent(s): Luke McCarthy – Driver | Charge: Using whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 12, IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup, Open Driver (Australia), Luke McCarthy, admitted a breach of the Whip Rules...
14 Nov, 2025
Respondent(s): Paul Christopher Nairn – Driver | Charge: Using whip free of the rein | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 1, Saunders Robinson Brown Trot, Open Driver, Paul Nairn, admitted a breach of the Whip Rules in that, as the Driver of TU...
14 Nov, 2025
Respondent(s): Ben Thomas Hope – Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 10, Renwick Farms Dominion Trot (Group 1), Open Driver, Ben Hope, as the Driver of MUSCLE MOUNTAIN in the race, admitted a charge that he “drove...
14 Nov, 2025
Respondent(s): Samantha Jane Ottley – Driver | Charge: Using whip in a continuous manner | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 8, Woodlands Stud Sires’ Stakes Final (Group 1), Open Driver, Samantha Ottley, defended a breach of the Whip Rules in that,...
14 Nov, 2025
Respondent(s): Kimberly Anne Butt – Driver | Charge: Breach of Pushout Rule | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 7, Garrards Horse & Hound Handicap Trot, Open Driver, Kimberly Butt, admitted a charge that, as the Driver of EUROSTYLE in the race,...
14 Nov, 2025
Respondent(s): Richard John Alfeld – Driver | Charge: Driving Carelessly striking a wheel | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 1, at the Oamaru HRC Meeting on 6 November 2025, Stipendiary Steward Mr Matt Sole presented an Information...
13 Nov, 2025
Respondent(s): Courtney Renee Barnes – Jockey | Charge: Whip infringement | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following Race 8, the Respondent, Courtney Barnes (Rider), admitted to a charge of excessive whip use prior to the 100-metre mark. Rule 638(3)(g)(i) states...
12 Nov, 2025
Respondent(s): Elen Haf Nicholas – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Use of whip above shoulder height | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 8, Apprentice Rider, Elen Nicholas, admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(f)(ii). It was alleged she used her...
12 Nov, 2025
Respondent(s): Peter Neil McKay – Trainer | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Evidence This is a protest arising from the running of Race 1. An Information was filed Instigating a Protest per Rule 642(1). The Applicant, Class A Rider Mr M Cartwright alleged that horse...
11 Nov, 2025
Respondent(s): Erin Michele Leighton – Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 2, the “LA STUD 2YO 1000M”, Mr Goodwin presented an Information charging Ms Leighton with careless riding in breach of...
11 Nov, 2025
Respondent(s): Kerry Vaughan Hadfield – Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Following the running of Race 2, Majestic Horse Floats LP Pace, an Information instigating a protest was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Nigel McIntyre, alleging that “ROYAL BELLE...
