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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.  

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 ...

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

11-17 March 2024

Driver Penalties  W House | Manawatu 14 March; crossed over prior to start; fined $200.  N Delany | Manawatu ...

4-10 March 2024

Driver Penalties  S McCaffrey | Non-raceday dated 4 March; failed to supply sample of urine as requested; ...

26 February – 3 March 2024

Driver Penalties  L Hollis | Non-raceday dated 26 February; placed bet in a race that he drove; fined ...

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

Racing Taupo, Friday, 8 March 2024

Race 6 ENTAIN – NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MAIDEN 1200 SWEETPEA (C Barnes) – Marsh Racing Trainer Assistant Mr. R ...

Amberley Jockey Club at Riccarton Park, Thursday, 7 March 2024

Race 6 LINDAUER 2000m AMAZON GODDESS (U Holmquist) – Trainer Mr. K Moore advised Stewards, AMAZON GODDESS pulled ...

Otago Racing Club at Wingatui, Saturday, 2 March 2024

Race 1 DAKOTA BUTIQUE + LIFESTYLE 820m PERFECT GLORY (L Callaway) – Trainer Mr. S Muniandy advised Stewards, ...

News in brief

11-17 March 2024

Rider Penalties  N Hailey | South Waikato 13 March; failed to make weight; fined $100.  A Goindasamy | ...

4-10 March 2024

Rider Penalties  T Davies | Otaki-Maori 6 March; careless riding; suspended 10-16 March inclusive.  C Barnes ...

26 February – 3 March 2024

Rider Penalties  N Downs | Non-raceday dated 26 February; rode in jump-out without approved body protector; ...

Reminders/Advisories

27 June 2021

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

Follow Up

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing at Ellerslie, Saturday, 9 March 2024

Race 3 BARFOOT & THOMPSON 2100 INFER (R Elliot) – Co-trainer Mr. G Rogerson advised Stewards, upon return to ...

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 ...

News in brief

11-17 March 2024

Trainer Penalties  M Grant | Waikato 14 March; failed to comply with GRNZ Welfare Standards; fined $300.  S ...

26 February – 3 March 2024

Trainer Penalty  R Casey | Non-raceday dated 26 February; misconduct; fined $2,500.  Dog Penalties  EXTRA ...

19-25 February 2024

Dog Penalty  OPAWA KENT | Christchurch 23 February; marring (3rd offence); stood down for 3 months and must ...

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 ...