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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 ...
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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 ...
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News in brief
9-15 June 2025
Driver PenaltiesÂ
D Anderson | Invercargill 12 June; careless driving; suspended 13 June – 17 July ...
2-8 June 2025
Driver PenaltiesÂ
N Balle | Waikato Bay of Plenty 5 June; use of whip; suspended 6-13 June inclusive.Â
J ...
26 May – 1 June 2025
Driver PenaltiesÂ
G Martin | Waikato Bay of Plenty 29 May; careless driving; suspended 30 May – 6 June ...
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Follow Up
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing @ Cambridge Synthetic, Wednesday 18 June 2025
Race 6 MANNING INVESTMENTS 1550m
STAREESE (L Satherley) – Co-Trainer Ms. R Rogers advised Stewards, the stable ...
Manawatu Racing Club @ Trentham, Saturday 7 June 2025
Race 3 MANAWATU ITM MANAWATU HURDLES 2500M
WEST COAST (S Fannin) – Trainer Mr. M Oulaghan reported to Stewards, ...
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing @ Te Rapa, Saturday 14 June 2025
Race 2 FAIRVIEW MOTORS WAIKATO HURDLE 3200m
TAIKA (J Kozaczek) – Co-trainer Ms. C McDougal reported to Stewards, ...
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News in brief
9-15 June 2025
Rider PenaltiesÂ
F Moerman | Taranaki 10 June; use of whip; fined $300.Â
S Mxothwa | Taranaki 10 June; use ...
2-8 June 2025
Rider PenaltiesÂ
N Hailey | Te Aroha 2 June; failed to ride mount to finish; suspended 8-28 June ...
26 May – 1 June 2025
Rider PenaltiesÂ
M McNab | Tauranga 28 May; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 31 May).Â
B ...
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News in brief
9-15 June 2025
Dog PenaltiesÂ
XISCO BALE | Waikato 12 June; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial.Â
WENDY ...
26 May – 1 June 2025
Dog PenaltyÂ
GO CONCORDE | Auckland 1 June; unsatisfactory performance; must complete ...
19-25 May 2025
Dog PenaltiesÂ
GO CONCORD | Waikato Bay of Plenty 22 May; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and ...
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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 ...
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