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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 ...
A thorough investigation has been concluded by the RIB staff into the race day deaths of three horses, Cya Doit, Alta Debonair and Seasider.
There is no evidence to suggest that either Steve or Amanda Telfer, ...
On October 1 2022 Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) introduced their Horse care regulations which set out the minimum standard of care that a person must provide to standardbreds in their care. ...
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 ...
As of 1 December 2022, Racing Integrity Board Greyhound Stewards will change to an “Outcome based Stewards Report” that will not contain the “story” of the race.
Stewards are required to view/review the race, as ...
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.
The RIB has tested all starters for prohibited substances in the lead up to the NZ Trotting Cup on Tuesday 8 November 2022.
As a result of RIB investigators carrying out a stable visit to a North Canterbury property on the morning of Tuesday 8 November, an investigation has commenced under Rule 213(1)(c) of the harness rules of racing – ...
The Racing Integrity Board conducted drug and alcohol testing at Alexandra Park on Thursday 20 October 2022.
Sixteen drivers were tested, and all passed the alcohol testing. The drug testing results are ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...