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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 ...
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 ...
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
3-9 February 2025
Driver Penalties
C De Filippi | Amberley 6 February; use of whip; fined $300.
C De Filippi | Amberley 6 ...
27 January – 2 February 2025
Driver Penalties
D Butcher | Hawera 31 January; careless driving; suspended 8-13 February inclusive.
L ...
20-26 January 2025
Driver Penalties
J Abernethy | Kapiti Coast 21 January; careless driving; fined $225.
C Dalgety | ...
Follow Up
Amberley Racing Club at Riccarton Park, Wednesday 5 March 2025
Race 5 DAPHNE BANNAN MEMORIAL 1200m
CARAVELLA (J Doyle) - Te Akau Racing Manager Mr. R Trumper reported to ...
Marton Jockey Club @ Trentham Racecourse, Sunday 2 March 2025
Race 7 IRT 1200m
HAVARTI (K Chowdhoory) – Trainer Mr. P Didham advised Stewards, HAVARTI has now been retired ...
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing @ Ellerslie, Saturday 8 March 2025
Race 1 ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES FINAL 1400m
BONIFLEUR (G Rooke) – Trainer Mr. P Richards advised ...
News in brief
10-16 February 2025
Rider Penalties
R Elliot | Te Aroha 12 February; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 15 ...
3-9 February 2025
Rider Penalties
D Cooper | Banks Peninsula 5 February; careless riding; suspended 16-23 February ...
27 January – 2 February 2025
Rider Penalties
C Grylls | Tauranga 27 January; failed to make weight; fined $200.
S Weatherley | Tauranga ...
News in brief
3-9 February 2025
Dog Penalties
HOMEBUSH CRICKET | Christchurch 3 February; failed to pursue the lure (3rd offence); stood down ...
27 January – 2 February 2025
Dog Penalties
RAGS TO RICHES | Wanganui 28 January; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
OPAWA ...
20-26 January 2025
Trainer Penalty
P Ferguson | Non raceday dated 23 January; failed to present runner free of prohibited ...
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 ...