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Methven swabbing facilities upgrade

The RIB has identified opportunities for on-track swabbing facilities to be improved in some locations to ensure the integrity of the process meets a high standard.  Appreciating that not all clubs have the ...

Drug testing conducted at Riccarton

The Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug testing at the Riccarton Raceway trackwork on Monday 1 May 2023. All riders tested negative for controlled substances.

RIB harness audit update – March 2023

The RIB have now carried out thirteen announced audits of harness trainers facilities across both the North and South Island. The response to these audits has been excellent and we look forward to working with more ...

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

18-24 September 2023

Driver Penalties  C Dalgety | NZ Metropolitan 15 September (heard NZ Metropolitan 21 September); use of whip; ...

11-17 September 2023

Driver Penalties  S Reid | Auckland 14 September; use of whip; suspended 15-28 September inclusive.  N ...

4-10 September

Driver Penalties  N Rasmussen | NZ Metropolitan 8 September; medical clearance required.  I Cameron | ...

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

Gore Racing Club, Sunday, 24 September 2023

Race 10 AB LIME 2000m EXTREME POWER (B Murray) – Trainer Mr. B Court advised Stewards, that in his opinion the ...

Marton Jockey Club @ Awapuni, Saturday, 23 September 2023

Race 4 H&T AGRONOMICS/AGRICOM 2200m NUN SO BAD (M McNab) – Trainer Mr. M Breslin advised Stewards, that on ...

Waikato Thoroughbred Racing @ Te Rapa, Sunday, 17 September 2023

Race 5 CRAIGS INVESTMENT PARTNERS MILE 1600 DEFIBRILLATE (M Kareem) – Co-trainer Mr. R Norvall advised Stewards, ...

News in brief

18-24 September 2023

Driver Penalties  C Dalgety | NZ Metropolitan 15 September (heard NZ Metropolitan 21 September); use of whip; ...

28 August – 3 September

Rider Penalties  O Bosson | Waikato 30 August; careless riding; suspended 10-17 September inclusive.  D ...

21-27 August 2023

Rider Penalties  K Wiles | Rotorua 22 August; careless riding; suspended 27 August – 3 September ...

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

28 August – 3 September

Trainer Penalty  R Evans | Christchurch 29 August; failed to remove collar; fined $50.  Dog ...

21-27 August 2023

Dog Penalty  HOMEBUSH MAX | Christchurch 22 August; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and must ...

14-20 August 2023

Dog Penalties  AVA | Christchurch 15 August; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.  JUMP ...

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 ...