R Te Aroha 11 November 2025 – R1- LOS SANTOS

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...

Wairarapa RC 9 November 2025 – R2 – Erin Leighton

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...

NZ Metro TC 7 November 2025 – R2 – ROYAL BELLE

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...

Manawatu HRC 10 November 2025 – R6 – LORD DELMAR

Respondent(s): Michael Hay – Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Background: Following the running of Race 6, the “Congratulations 500 Winners Stephen Doody Mobile Pace”, Stewards lodged an Information instigating a protest (5th v 4th) pursuant to Rule...

Auckland TR 8 November 2025 – R4 – Triston Moodley

Respondent(s): Triston Carlisle Moodley – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 4, the Respondent, Apprentice Rider Mr Triston Moodley, admitted a charge of careless riding which was filed...

Auckland TR 8 November 2025 – R4 – Sam McNab

Respondent(s): Sam McNab – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 4, Apprentice Rider Mr Sam McNab admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that he used his whip on PRINCESS ELLY 8 times prior...

Winton HRC 9 November 2025 – R1 – Natasha Kyle

Respondent(s): Natasha Kyle – Junior Driver | Charge: Using Whip in a continuous manner and with more than a wrist flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 1, Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr Nigel McIntyre presented an Information...

Otago RC 4 November 2025 – R1 – Corey Campbell

Respondent(s): Corey Alexander Campbell – Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Mr Davidson alleged that Mr Campbell rode carelessly in Race 1 in that he permitted his mount LEVITATE to shift inwards, dictating CAPTAIN DAVO and SCHNELL inwards,...

Riverton RC 2 November 2025 – R6 – Brandon May

Respondent(s): Brandon Chad May – Jockey | Charge: Having or wearing a modified body protector | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND Senior Stipendiary Steward Mark Davidson alleged a breach of Rule 610(4) by Class A Rider Brandon May in Race 6. The particulars of the...

Auckland TR 4 November 2025 – R8 – Tayla Mitchell

Respondent(s): Tayla Mitchell – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Whip infringement | Outcome: Proved | Background Following the running of Race 8, the Elsdon Park Balmerino Stakes (Group 3), the Respondent, Apprentice Rider Ms Tayla Mitchell, admitted a charge...