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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 ...
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 ...
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
13-19 January 2025
Driver PenaltiesÂ
D Dolan | Ashburton 14 January; careless driving; fined $250.Â
R Anderson | Ashburton 14 ...
6-12 January 2025
Driver PenaltiesÂ
R Austin | Wyndham 6 January; use of whip; suspended 27 January – 23 February ...
30 December 2024 – 5 January 2025
Driver PenaltiesÂ
R Close | Reefton 30 December; failed to drive to finish; suspended 3-8 January ...
Follow Up
Racing Tauranga @ Tauranga, Monday 27 January 2025
Race 8 SUPER LIQUOR GREERTON 1400m
KAKADU (K Myers) – Co-trainer Mr. B Foote reported to Stewards, KAKADU ...
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing @ Te Rapa, Thursday 16 January 2025
Race 3 RACE A HORSE WITH TE AKAU MAIDEN 3YO 1200m
BLUE DENIM GIRL (C Grylls) – Trainer Mr. A Forsman reported to ...
Racing Tauranga @ Tauranga, Friday 10 January 2025
Race 3 FRESH CHOICE GREERTON 1400m
RICHARD AND I (M Cartwright) – Trainer Mr. A Forsman advised Stewards, he was ...
News in brief
13-19 January 2025
Rider PenaltiesÂ
Y Atchamar | Canterbury 15 January; careless riding; suspended 19-31 January inclusive.Â
U ...
6-12 January 2025
Rider PenaltiesÂ
C Barnes | Otaki-Maori 6 January; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 7 ...
30 December 2024 – 5 January 2025
Rider PenaltiesÂ
Y Atchamah | Kurow 30 December; careless riding; suspended 6-12 January inclusive.Â
D ...
News in brief
13-19 January 2025
Dog PenaltyÂ
OPAWA GORDON | Christchurch 16 January; displayed unreasonable aggression at lure; must complete trial.Â
6-12 January 2025
Dog PenaltyÂ
OPAWA BETH | Christchurch 10 January; unsatisfactory performance; must complete ...
30 December 2024 – 5 January 2025
Dog PenaltyÂ
HOMEBUSH HONOR | Christchurch 30 December; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and ...
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 ...