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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
3-9 June 2024
Driver Penalties
B Fodie | Invercargill 3 June; breach of push out rule; fined $150.
S Wigg | Auckland 6 ...
27 May – 2 June 2024
Driver Penalties
R Close | NZ Metropolitan 23 May (heard NZ Metropolitan 30 May); failed to drive to end of ...
20-26 May 2024
Driver Penalties
R Harrison | NZ Metropolitan 23 May; use of whip; suspended 31 May – 9 June inclusive.
B ...
Follow Up
Ricarrton Park – Amberley @ Riccarton, Saturday 22 June 2024
Race 4 DAPHNE BANNAN MEMORIAL OPEN HANDICAP 1200m
LE BELLA NERA (R Jaun) – Co-trainer Mrs K Parsons reported to ...
Marton Jockey Club @ Awapuni Synthetic, Friday 21 June 2024
Race 1 N MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION MAIDEN 2140m
HEADLINE NEWS (L Allpress) – Trainer Mr. J Kiernan advised Stewards, he ...
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing @ Cambridge Synthetic, Wednesday 12 June 2024
Race 2 ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1550m
HANALEI (M McNab) – Trainer Mr. P Richards reported to Stewards ...
News in brief
3-9 June 2024
Rider Penalties
H McNeill | Te Aroha 3 June; failed to weigh in; fined $300.
K Wiles | Te Aroha 3 June; ...
27 May – 2 June 2024
Rider Penalties
T Moodley | Waikato 29 May; careless riding (2 charges); suspended 9-29 June inclusive.
N ...
20-26 May 2024
Rider Penalties
C Wiles | Taupo 22 May; failed to make weight; fined $200.
N Downs | Taupo 22 May; use of ...
News in brief
27 May – 2 June 2024
Trainer Penalties
G Lawrence | Non-raceday dated 27 May; failed to present runner free of prohibited ...
20-26 May 2024
Trainer Penalty
J Johnson | Non-raceday dated 10 May; failed to present runner free of prohibited substance; ...
13-19 May 2024
Dog Penalties
TEA TIME TIGER | Christchurch 13 May; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
LET ...
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 ...