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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
24 February – 2 March 2025
Driver Penalties
A Pyers | Manawatu 25 February; use of whip; suspended 26 February – 11 March ...
17-23 February 2025
Driver Penalties
M Ranger | Auckland 21 February; careless driving; suspended 22 February – 4 March ...
10-16 February 2025
Driver Penalties
S Hill | Banks Peninsula 16 February; use of whip; fined $400.
T Robertson | Gore 16 ...
Follow Up
Beaumont Racing Club @ Wingatui, Sunday 16 March 2025
Race 3 BOTTLE O MOSGIEL & HILLSIDE ROAD 1200m
TOWN BELT (B May) – Trainer Ms. R Ayton reported to Stewards, ...
Taranaki Racing Inc @ New Plymouth Raceway, Saturday 8 March 2025
Race 5 THE MULTI ETHNIC – AUSTRALIA 1000m
GRAPHIC (B Rogerson) – Trainer Mr. S Cole reported to Stewards, ...
Waverley Racing Club at Waverley, Thursday 6 March 2025
Race 2 HAWKEN CONTRACTING MAIDEN 1200m
SHE’S THE DREAM (C Grylls) – Trainer Mr. K Pertab reported to Stewards, ...
News in brief
3-9 March 2025
Rider Penalties
R Jaun | Amberley 5 March; medical clearance required.
G Rooke | Waverley 6 March; ...
24 February – 2 March 2025
Rider Penalties
W Pinn | Taupo 26 February; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 1 ...
17-23 February 2025
Rider Penalties
K Mudhoo | Canterbury 19 February; careless riding; suspended 2-7 March inclusive.
L ...
News in brief
24 February – 2 March 2025
Dog Penalties
OPAWA NOAH | Christchurch 24 February; marring (2nd offence); stood down for 28 days and must ...
17-23 February 2025
Trainer Penalty
J McInerney Jnr | Christchurch 14 February (heard Christchurch 21 February); failed to provide ...
10-16 February 2025
Dog Penalty
GOLDSTAR KLEIN | Christchurch 14 February; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete ...
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 ...