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Chief Executive Appointment

The Racing Integrity Board Chair Neville Harris announced the appointment of Dr Eliot Forbes to the position of Chief Executive. Dr Forbes, a qualified veterinarian, is an accomplished racing executive with over ...

Media release for Minister Peters

Racing Integrity Board Chairperson announced The Minister for Racing, Winston Peters, has today announced the appointment of existing board member, Neville Harris QSO, as Chairperson of the Racing Integrity Board, ...

Greyhounds – caution re arsenic

Over the past year, there have been instances where greyhounds have been found to have high urinary arsenic levels in their systems, with the probable cause attributed to treated timber, which the greyhounds have ...

Drug testing conducted at Matamata

The Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug testing at the Matamata Racing Club on Thursday 7 December 2023. Jockeys, track riders, stable hands and trainers were tested.  

Follow Up

NZ Metro TC, Friday, 24th June 2022

Race 1 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE Trainer T Twidle advised Stewards on 29 June that WOODLEA JEWEL ...

NZ Metro TC, Sunday, 19th June 2022

Race 8 GARRARDS PACE Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 29 June that ATOMIC TRAVELLER has recovered well since ...

Invercargill HRC, Saturday, 18th June 2022

Race 8 VERIFIED AUTOSHOP NZ GOLD CHIP FINAL (HANDICAP TROT) Trainer J Morrison advised Stewards on 1 July that ...

News in brief

2-8 December 2024

Driver Penalties  R Cameron | NZ Metropolitan 4 December; use of whip; suspended 5-13 December inclusive.  K ...

25 November – 1 December 2024

Driver Penalties  R McIlwrick | Invercargill 27 November; careless driving; fined $250.  Z Butcher | NZ ...

18-24 November 2024

Driver Penalties  J Buckland-Stevens | Rangiora 20 November; use of whip; suspended 21 November – 20 December ...

Reminders/Advisories

R DUNN Stable Runners

Stable representative J Dunn advised that after some horses raced below expectations last week, all of the stable ...

Suntan

SUNTAN will undergo a veterinary examination tomorrow to ascertain its fitness for its Harness Jewels engagement.

Suntan

Hayden Cullen has advised the Stewards of a minor training incident yesterday involving his Jewels runner ...

Follow Up

Canterbury Jockey Club @ Riccarton Park, Friday 6 December 2024

Race 2 JOIN TAB RACING CLUB 2100m CAN’T KACH ME (W Pinn) – Te Akau Racing Manager Mr. R Trumper advised Stewards, ...

Taranaki TRI @ New Plymouth Raceway, Thursday 5 December 2024

Race 4 MCDONALD REAL ESTATE MAIDEN 1200m TAMDIU (M McNab) – Stable representative Mr. R Mildon reported to ...

Racing Rotorua @ Arawa Park, Wednesday 4 December 2024

Race 2 ARAWA PARK HOTEL MAIDEN 1230m CARAMEL SAUCE (W Pinn) – Co-trainer Mr. A Scott reported to Stewards, that ...

News in brief

2-8 December 2024

Rider Penalties  H Grace | Taranaki 5 December; use of whip; fined $200.  W Pinn | North Canterbury 6 ...

25 November – 1 December 2024

Rider Penalties  J Doyle | Te Aroha 27 November; failed to make weight; fined $100.  S Khetoo | Central ...

18-24 November 2024

Rider Penalties  D Danis | Rotorua 19 November; medical clearance required.  K Stott | Te Aroha 12 November ...

Reminders/Advisories

27 June 2021

Lip Chains Please be advised that Lip Chains are not permitted for use.

Follow Up

3 April – 9 April

Trainer Penalty C Watson | Non-raceday dated 3 April; failed to present runner free of prohibited substance; ...

Christchurch GRC, Monday 13 June 2022

Race 4 Selwyn-Rakaia Vet Services Stakes Heat 2 OPAWA MAIA (R Wales) - Trainer Mr. R Wales advised that OPAWA ...

Auckland GRC, Sunday 12 June 2022

Race 4 Ring The Bell Distance GITAN (J & D Fahey) - Kennel Representative Miss. K Wylie, has reported that ...

News in brief

2-8 December 2024

Trainer Penalty  M Goodier | Wanganui 4 December; invalid withdrawal; fined $200.  Dog ...

25 November – 1 December 2024

Dog Penalties  HOMEBUSH ZOE | Christchurch 25 November; cramped; stood down for 28 days and must complete ...

18-24 November 2024

Trainer Penalty  L Anderton | Non-raceday dated 18 November 2024; failed to present runner free of prohibited ...

Reminders/Advisories

GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY

Special Policy for Racing Under Covid Alert Level 3, updated Mon 30 Aug 2021 BEFORE LEAVING HOME Anybody who ...

GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – HATRICK RACEWAY

Special Policy for Racing Under Covid Alert Level 3, updated Mon 30 Aug 2021 BEFORE LEAVING HOME Anybody who ...

GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – Ascot Park

Special Policy for Racing Under Covid Alert Level 3, updated Mon 30 Aug 2021 BEFORE LEAVING HOME Anybody who ...