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Prohibited (raceday) substance investigation

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 ...

Two men charged with breaching HRNZ Rules of Racing

The RIB has concluded an investigation commenced on 8 November under HRNZ rule 213(1)(c) - a horse has had or may have had administered to it, a prohibited substance. Two men have been charged with three ...

Out of Competition testing – Greyhound Racing

The RIB has conducted out of competition testing for all starters and reserve greyhounds entered into the New Zealand Greyhound Cup and the Galaxy Final scheduled to run on Cup Day at Addington, Thursday 10 November 2022.

McInerney investigation complete

The RIB commenced an investigation in mid-March 2022 as a result of a referral from GRNZ about animal health and welfare concerns relating to 11 greyhounds taken to a Christchurch rehoming facility two months ...

Follow Up

NZ Metro TC, Sunday 12th June 2022

Race 3 HORNBY LIQUOR CENTRE PACE Trainer C Defilippi advised Stewards on 17 June that BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP had ...

Ashburton TC, Sunday 5th June 2022

Race 3 - STEWART & HOLLAND FILLIES & MARES MOBILE TROT Trainer L Bond advised Stewards on 17 June that ...

Auckland TC, Friday 31st December 2021

Race 9 LINCOLN FARMS 2021 FRANKLIN CUP (HANDICAP PACE) Co-trainer M Purdon advised Stewards on 7 January that ...

News in brief

13-19 May 2024

Driver Penalties  T Grant | Banks Peninsula 1 April (heard non-raceday 19 April); failed to take all reasonable ...

6-12 May 2024

Driver Penalties  J Morrison | NZ Metropolitan 8 May; careless driving; suspended 18-23 May inclusive.  C ...

29 April – 5 May

Driver Penalties  R Reekie | NZ Metropolitan 1 May; drove in a manner capable of diminishing chances; suspended ...

Reminders/Advisories

No results found.

Follow Up

Taranaki TRI @ New Plymouth Raceway, Thursday 6 June 2024

Race 1 THE UNDERBELLY TITO TRANSPORT LTD MAIDEN 2000m KEEN ON BUBBLES (E Sole) – Trainer Mr. J Wheeler reported ...

Otago Racing Club @ Wingatui, Sunday 2 June 2024

Race 6 POSITIVE SIGNS + PRINT 2200m COSY NOOK (L Hemi) – Trainer Mr. G Eade reported to Stewards, he was ...

Feilding Jockey Club @ Awapuni Synthetic, Thursday 30 May 2024

Race 7 HENRY’S PLUMBING LTD & DESIGN BUILDERS 1200m CALEDONIE (T Mitchell) – Trainer Mr. R Manning reported ...

News in brief

13-19 May 2024

Rider Penalties  N Hailey | Waikato 15 May; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 18 May).  S ...

6-12 May 2024

Rider Penalties  M Sanson | Matamata 8 May; careless riding; suspended 9-15 May inclusive.  W Pinn | ...

29 April – 5 May

THOROUGHBRED  Rider Penalties  A Najib | Canterbury 2 May; use of whip; suspended 13-24 May inclusive.  P ...

Reminders/Advisories

No results found.

Follow Up

No results found.

News in brief

6-12 May 2024

Dog Penalty  VERY RARELY | Christchurch 10 May; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial. 

29 April – 5 May

Dog Penalties  TELL IVY | Christchurch 29 April; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.  AMALTHEA ...

22-28 April 2024

Dog Penalties  ZERO CHILL | Christchurch 22 April; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete ...

Reminders/Advisories

On advice from Senior Veterinarians and until further notice, kennels with greyhounds scratched with symptoms of ...

Greyhound reminder

Trainers are reminded that any Greyhound stood down for an injury that requires a stand-down period of 42 days or ...