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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.
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 ...
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The Racing Integrity Board’s Animal Welfare Team is seeking veterinarians that are interested in carrying out audits at Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing stables and greyhound ...
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s 2023 Thoroughbred Welfare Forum took place at Cambridge Stud in May 2023, an event well attended by different racing industry sectors, government representatives, partnering ...
Minister for Racing Kieran McAnulty has announced the release of the Racing Integrity Board’s reports into the future of the greyhound racing industry. The Minister had intended to seek Cabinet agreement to the ...
The New Zealand Equine Veterinary Association (NZEVA) has recently amended the withholding times (WHT's) for prohibited substances for horses.
The purpose of the WHT list is to ensure that when a horse is ...
On 10 May 2023 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) released its new concussion policy.
With a growing interest and concern across sports, scientists and the public about the short, medium and long-term ...
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.
NZTR Implements Revised Code of Conduct
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 ...
The RIB has concluded its investigation into trainer Todd Mitchell and the horse Green Aeon which presented at racedays on 10th and 26th December 2022, and subsequently returned positive swabs for the prohibited ...
The Racing Integrity Board has reviewed and updated the Thoroughbred Racing Penalty Guide and Minor Infringement Schedule.
These documents are used to set starting points for penalties for offences set out in ...
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 PenaltiesÂ
C Dalgety | NZ Metropolitan 15 September (heard NZ Metropolitan 21 September); use of whip; ...
11-17 September 2023
Driver PenaltiesÂ
S Reid | Auckland 14 September; use of whip; suspended 15-28 September inclusive.Â
N ...
4-10 September
Driver PenaltiesÂ
N Rasmussen | NZ Metropolitan 8 September; medical clearance required.Â
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 PenaltiesÂ
C Dalgety | NZ Metropolitan 15 September (heard NZ Metropolitan 21 September); use of whip; ...
28 August – 3 September
Rider PenaltiesÂ
O Bosson | Waikato 30 August; careless riding; suspended 10-17 September inclusive.Â
D ...
21-27 August 2023
Rider PenaltiesÂ
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 PenaltyÂ
R Evans | Christchurch 29 August; failed to remove collar; fined $50.Â
Dog ...
21-27 August 2023
Dog PenaltyÂ
HOMEBUSH MAX | Christchurch 22 August; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and must ...
14-20 August 2023
Dog PenaltiesÂ
AVA | Christchurch 15 August; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.Â
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 ...