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NZTR Implements Revised Code of Conduct
NZTR Implements Revised Code of Conduct
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 ...
Prohibited (raceday) substance investigation completed
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 ...
Updated Thoroughbred Racing Penalty Guide – Effective 10 February 2023
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 ...
Updated Harness Racing Penalty Guide – Effective 1 February 2023
The Racing Integrity Board has reviewed and updated the Harness Racing Penalty Guide.
This is a document used to set starting points for penalties for offences set out in the Rules of Racing and takes into ...
GRNZ rule change regarding treatment prior to an event – Rule 145
GREYHOUND RACING NEW ZEALAND - Rule 145
GRNZ has reminded everyone that the new Rules of Racing come into effect on 1 February 2023.
GRNZ and the RIB are asking everyone to familiarise themselves with new ...
Prohibited (raceday) substance investigation
The RIB is undertaking an investigation into thoroughbred racing trainer, Todd Mitchell, for allegedly presenting Green Aeon on 10 December 2022 at Te Rapa, and 26 December 2022 at Pukekohe, with the prohibited ...
Drug and alcohol testing – Thoroughbred Racing
The RIB carried out drug and alcohol testing of riders at the Wellington Racing Club meeting held at Trentham on Saturday 14 January 2023.
Careless riding charge – Race 2 Ashburton 15 December 2022
An apprentice jockey has been charged with careless riding as a result of a Racing Integrity Board investigation into Race 2 at the Ashburton thoroughbred race meeting on 15 December 2022.
This is the race in ...
Racing Integrity Board Investigation into recent horse fatalities regarding the Stonewall Stud of Steve and Amanda Telfer
A thorough investigation has been concluded by the RIB staff into the race day deaths of three horses, Cya Doit, Alta Debonair and Seasider.
There is no evidence to suggest that either Steve or Amanda Telfer, ...
Racing Integrity Board to conduct audits of harness racing stables
On October 1 2022 Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) introduced their Horse care regulations which set out the minimum standard of care that a person must provide to standardbreds in their care. ...
Two men charged with breaching HRNZ Rules of Racing
The RIB has concluded an investigation commenced on 8 November under HRNZ rule 213(1)(c) - a horse has had or may have had administered to it, a prohibited substance.
Two men have been charged with three ...
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
13 March – 19 March
Driver Penalties
S Doody | Manawatu 14 March; careless driving; suspended 17-31 March inclusive.
S Doody | ...
6 March -12 March
Driver Penalties
K Butt | Oamaru 8 March; contacted track markers; fined $100.
K Butt | Oamaru 8 March; ...
27 February – 5 March
Driver Penalties
S Tomlinson | NZ Metropolitan 2 March: careless driving; suspended 6-11 March inclusive.
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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 ...
Follow Up
Wellington Racing Club @ Trentham, Saturday, 18 March 2023
Race 3 BRAMCO GRANITE AND MARBLE PREMIER 1600m
RUACHE (W Pinn) – Trainer Mr. B Foote advised Stewards, RUACHE, ...
Ashburton Racing Club, Thursday, 16 March 2023
Race 4 HYGAIN MAIDEN STAYERS MAIDEN 2200m
FAYE’S WARRIOR (T Moseley) – Trainer Mr. P Harris advised Stewards; ...
South Waikato RC @ Matamata, Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Race 3 TOKOROA COSMOPOLITAN CLUB MAIDEN 1200
THE PRINCIE ONE (O Bosson) – Te Akau Racing Manager Mr. R Trumper ...
News in brief
13 March – 19 March
Rider Penalties
K Chowdhoory | Ashburton 16 March; excessive use of whip; suspended 26 March – 2 April ...
6 March -12 March
Rider Penalties
K Asano | Taupo 8 March; careless riding; suspended 19 March – 1 April inclusive.
N Parmar ...
27 February – 5 March
Rider Penalties
S Spratt | Marton 1 March; careless riding; suspended 12-18 March inclusive.
A Goindasamy ...
Reminders/Advisories
27 June 2021
Lip Chains
Please be advised that Lip Chains are not permitted for use.
Follow Up
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
13 March – 19 March
Dog Penalties
GOLDSTAR REMI | Christchurch 14 March; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
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6 March -12 March
Trainer Penalty
G Lawrence | Waikato 2 February; left greyhound unattended in kennels; fined $300.
Dog ...
27 February – 5 March
Trainer Penalty
L Waretini | Non raceday dated 23 February; 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 ...