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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
5-11 August 2024
Driver Penalties
Z Meredith | Waikato Bay of Plenty 6 August; use of whip; suspended 17-27 August ...
29 July – 4 August 2024
Driver Penalties
A Poutama | Auckland 26 July (heard Auckland 2 August); careless driving; fined $500.
D ...
22-28 July 2024
Driver Penalties
K Newman | NZ Metropolitan 19 July (heard NZ Metropolitan 26 July); use of whip; suspended 29 ...
Follow Up
Racing Taupo @ Taupo, Friday 20 September 2024
Race 3 INGLIS READY2RACE SALE 15th OCT 2024 1400m
MI AMIGO (T Newman) – Trainer Mr. S Ralph reported to Stewards, ...
Rangitikei Racing Club @ Awapuni Synthetic, Sunday 15 September 2024
Race 6 MILTON PARK STABLES 2140m
WHISKEY SOUR (T Taiaroa) - Trainer Mr. C Lupton reported to Stewards, he was ...
Canterbury Jockey Club @ Riccarton Park, Saturday 14 September 2024
Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK CANTERBURY BELLE STAKES 1200m
DIABLO BLANCO (A Goindasamy) – Trainer Mr. R Didham ...
News in brief
12-18 August 2024
Rider Penalties
J Champion | Non-raceday dated 13 August; failed to ride trackwork free of prohibited ...
5-11 August 2024
Rider Penalties
T Jonker | Canterbury 7 August; use of whip; suspended 11-23 August inclusive.
K Mudhoo | ...
29 July – 4 August 2024
Rider Penalties
T Newman | Tauranga 31 July; use of whip; suspended 8-9 August inclusive and fined $500.
B ...
News in brief
12-18 August 2024
Dog Penalty
BIG TIME CURLY | Auckland 18 August; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
29 July – 4 August 2024
Trainer Penalties
J Lane | Non-raceday dated 30 July; failed to present runner free of prohibited substance; ...
22-28 July 2024
Dog Penalties
OPAWA QUINN | Southland 22 July; 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 ...