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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Follow Up
NZ Metro TC, Friday, 17th June 2022
Race 6 BC PLUMBERS MOBILE TROT
Trainer D Hunter advised Stewards on 29 June that LA DAMA has been sent for a ...
Invercargill HRC, Monday 6th June 2022
Race 2 - HYDE LANDSCAPING FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
Trainer T Robertson advised Stewards on 15 June that ...
NZ Metro TC, Thursday 2nd June 2022
Race 8 ADDINGTON LADIES' NIGHT- 8 JULY FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
Trainer M Purdon advised Stewards that NO ...
News in brief
3-9 June 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
B Fodie | Invercargill 3 June; breach of push out rule; fined $150.Â
S Wigg | Auckland 6 ...
27 May – 2 June 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
R Close | NZ Metropolitan 23 May (heard NZ Metropolitan 30 May); failed to drive to end of ...
20-26 May 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
R Harrison | NZ Metropolitan 23 May; use of whip; suspended 31 May – 9 June inclusive.Â
B ...
Follow Up
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing @ Te Rapa, Saturday 15 June 2024
Race 2 FAIRVIEW MOTORS WAIKATO HURDLE 3200
ENGLISH GAMBLER (H McNeill) – Trainer Ms. L Brennan advised Stewards, ...
Otaki Maori Racing Club @ Otaki, Saturday 8 June 2024
Race 5 THE TELE OTAKI HANDICAP 1200m
BARZETTI (K Hercock) – Trainer Mr. M Eales reported to Stewards, he was ...
Whangarei Racing Club @ Ruakaka, Saturday 8 June 2024
Race 9 MARSDEN MARINE SUPPLIES 1600m
ALADDIN SANE (V Colgan) – Co-trainer Mr. R Wellwood advised Stewards, the ...
News in brief
3-9 June 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
H McNeill | Te Aroha 3 June; failed to weigh in; fined $300.Â
K Wiles | Te Aroha 3 June; ...
27 May – 2 June 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
T Moodley | Waikato 29 May; careless riding (2 charges); suspended 9-29 June inclusive.Â
N ...
20-26 May 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
C Wiles | Taupo 22 May; failed to make weight; fined $200.Â
N Downs | Taupo 22 May; use of ...
News in brief
27 May – 2 June 2024
Trainer PenaltiesÂ
G Lawrence | Non-raceday dated 27 May; failed to present runner free of prohibited ...
20-26 May 2024
Trainer PenaltyÂ
J Johnson | Non-raceday dated 10 May; failed to present runner free of prohibited substance; ...
13-19 May 2024
Dog PenaltiesÂ
TEA TIME TIGER | Christchurch 13 May; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.Â
LET ...
Reminders/Advisories
GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – MANAWATU RACEWAY
Special Policy for Racing Under Covid Alert Level 3, updated Fri 27 Aug 2021
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Anybody who ...
GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – ADDINGTON RACEWAY
Special Policy for Racing Under Covid Alert Level 3, updated Thu 26 Aug 2021
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Anybody who ...
GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – BOX TRIALS – ALL TRACKS
Special Policy for Trials Under Covid Alert Level 3 - Mon 30 Aug 2021
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Anybody who is ...