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Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced one new member and the reappointment of two existing members to the Racing Integrity Board.
David Howman is appointed to the Board for a three-year term, joining ...
The Minister for Racing, Rt Hon Winston Peters, has today announced the appointment Mr Aaron Lloyd as a new member of the Racing Integrity Board for a three-year term of office.
“The Racing Integrity Board was ...
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 ...
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, ...
On Friday the 15th of March 2024, the Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug and alcohol testing on thoroughbred track work riders at Ascot Park, Invercargill.
One track work rider had a test result ...
The RIB has commenced an investigation into incidents involving greyhounds alleged to have raced in breach of GRNZ Rule 25(6) which states as below;
GRNZ Rule 25 Minimum - vaccination requirements:
(6) Unless ...
On Sunday 21 January 2024, the RIB conducted alcohol breath testing on harness racing drivers at the Marlborough Harness Racing Club in Blenheim.
All drivers tested negative.
The Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug testing of jockeys at the Ruakaka Racing Club on Friday 5 January 2024.
All tests came back negative
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 ...
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.
Some drivers engaged at the Methven Trotting Club meeting on Sunday 8 October were tested for alcohol by the Racing Integrity Board, with all checks being negative.
The RIB audit team recently caught up with Southland trainer Clark Barron regarding his audit. Clark talks us through the process and the preparation and shares some key learnings for the benefit of others.
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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 ...
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News in brief
30 June – 6 July 2025
Horse PenaltiesÂ
CHEER THE CAPTAIN | NZ Metropolitan 4 July; colic; veterinary clearance required.Â
CARBON | ...
23-29 June 2025
Driver PenaltyÂ
B Munro | NZ Metropolitan 27 June; use of whip; suspended 28 June – 13 July ...
16-22 June 2025
Driver PenaltiesÂ
J Dickie | Auckland 20 June; use of whip; fined $450.Â
K Bublitz | NZ Metropolitan 22 ...
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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 ...
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Follow Up
Racing Rotorua @ Arawa Park, Wednesday 2 July 2025
Race 3 WAITOMO FUELS MAIDEN 1400m
ROAR OF THE JUNGLE (M McNab) - Trainer Mr. K Pertab reported to Stewards, that ...
Amberley Racing Club @ Riccarton Park, Saturday 21 June 2025
Race 8 OPTIMISE FERTILISERS & EQUI-LISE RATING 65 1400m
HIT THE SWITCH (B Jacobson) – Trainer Mr. J ...
Whangarei Racing Club @ Ruakaka, Saturday 28 June 2025
Race 5 CROFT POLES 1200m
AFTER MATCH (V Colgan) – Co trainer Mr. R Foote advised Stewards, the stable was ...
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News in brief
30 June – 6 July 2025
Rider PenaltiesÂ
Y Okubo | Rotorua 2 July; use of whip (2 charges); fined $450.Â
L Hemi | Ashburton 3 July; ...
23-29 June 2025
Rider PenaltiesÂ
A Lawson-Carroll | Auckland 25 June; use of whip; fined $400.Â
B May | Canterbury 26 June; ...
16-22 June 2025
Rider PenaltiesÂ
G Lahoud | Waikato 18 June; use of whip; fined $250.Â
M Alam | Waikato 18 June; use of ...
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Reminders/Advisories
27 June 2021
Lip Chains
Please be advised that Lip Chains are not permitted for use.
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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 ...
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News in brief
30 June – 6 July 2025
Dog PenaltiesÂ
FIRE WARNING | Wanganui Straight 1 July; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and ...
24-29 June 2025
Dog PenaltiesÂ
HOMEBUSH LEANA | Southland 23 June; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.Â
ALPHA ...
16-22 June 2025
Dog PenaltiesÂ
FERGIE’S GIRL | Wanganui 17 June; failing to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and must ...
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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 ...
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