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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 ...
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 ...
The RIB carried out drug and alcohol testing of riders at the Wellington Racing Club meeting held at Trentham on Saturday 14 January 2023.
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 ...
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
26 February – 3 March 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
L Hollis | Non-raceday dated 26 February; placed bet in a race that he drove; fined ...
19-25 February 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
G Hunt | Wyndham 23 February; use of whip; suspended 26 February – 3 March inclusive.Â
J ...
12-18 February 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
J Dickie | Manawatu 13 February (heard Manawatu 15 February); careless driving; fined ...
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 ...
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 ...
News in brief
26 February – 3 March 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
N Downs | Non-raceday dated 26 February; rode in jump-out without approved body protector; ...
19-25 February 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
M Cameron | Auckland 21 February; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 24 ...
12-18 February 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
J Kamaruddin | Taupo 14 February; medical clearance required.Â
T Newman | Taranaki 16 ...
News in brief
19-25 February 2024
Dog PenaltyÂ
OPAWA KENT | Christchurch 23 February; marring (3rd offence); stood down for 3 months and must ...
12-18 February 2024
Dog PenaltiesÂ
IMPRESSIVE ROAR | Southland 14 February; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete ...
5-11 February 2024
Dog PenaltiesÂ
HOMEBUSH DELIGHT | Southland 7 February; turned in boxes; must complete trial.Â
HOMEBUSH ...
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 ...