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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 ...
Today at Te Rapa, the Adjudicative Committee of the Racing Integrity Board (RIB) found jockey Sam Weatherley guilty of reckless riding after a racing incident in Cambridge on 3 August 2022. Mr Weatherly’s licence ...
On Tuesday 27 September 2022, a jockey will appear before the Adjudication Committee charged with reckless riding.
The charge relates to a racing incident that took place at Cambridge on 3 August 2022.
The RIB response to a media inquiry regarding the Prangley decision linked to this item.
It is central to the integrity of racing and the welfare of animals that industry participants prepare and present animals ...
The RIB has begun an investigation into the deaths of three harness racing horses over the last three months, all from the same stable.
All three horses died while on a racecourse and the RIB is investigating ...
On Monday 20 June and Tuesday 21 June Racing Integrity Board Stewards inspected 59 harness racing stables in the Canterbury region. The RIB General Manager of Stewards Nigel McIntyre was satisfied with the ...
The Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug testing at the Cambridge Jockey Club on Monday 20 June 2022. Any instances of riders failing to present for testing, or a positive drug test, will be subject to an ...
On 15 June 2022 the Racing Integrity Board has brought a charge against a trainer in charge of a greyhound nominated to compete in a race for failing to present a greyhound free of the category 2 prohibited ...
On 8 June 2022, the Racing Integrity Board brought a charge against a trainer in charge of a greyhound nominated to compete in a race. The charge is failing to present a greyhound free of the category 2 prohibited ...
Former Deputy Police Commissioner, Mike Clement, will take up the role from 1 July 2021 when the new, independent, Racing Integrity Board is established. View the full press release.
The Racing Minister Grant Robertson announced the appointments to the new Board:
Sir Bruce Robertson KNZM – Chair
Kristy McDonald ONZM QC
Penelope Mudford ONZM
Dr Patricia Pearce
Brent ...
Welcome to the new Racing Integrity Board website. We will be updating this website over the next couple of months to include more information about operation of the Racing Integrity Board. Announcements about ...
Follow Up
Reefton TC, Thursday 30th December 2021
Race 7 ROSCO CONTRACTORS LTD REEFTON CUP (HANDICAP PACE)
Trainer J Harrington advised Stewards on 7 January that ...
Banks Peninsula TC, Sunday 26th September 2021
Race 2 WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE
Trainer T Yesberg advised Stewards on 29 September that NO GEE ESS TEE has been ...
NZ Metro TC, Friday 24th September 2021
Race 1 ADDINGTON NEWS - EVERY WEDNESDAY MOBILE PACE
Trainer B Hill advised Stewards on 30 September that THE ...
News in brief
13-19 January 2025
Driver Penalties
D Dolan | Ashburton 14 January; careless driving; fined $250.
R Anderson | Ashburton 14 ...
6-12 January 2025
Driver Penalties
R Austin | Wyndham 6 January; use of whip; suspended 27 January – 23 February ...
30 December 2024 – 5 January 2025
Driver Penalties
R Close | Reefton 30 December; failed to drive to finish; suspended 3-8 January ...
Follow Up
Matamata Racing Club @ Matamata, Saturday 1 March 2025
Race 1 PROPERTY BROKERS MAIDEN 1600m
VOLTESSA (V Colgan) – Trainer Mr. A Forsman reported to Stewards, he was ...
Ashburton Racing Club @ Ashburton, Sunday 23 February 2025
Race 8 SCENIC HOTEL GROUP 1200m
ARDROE (L Sutherland) - Trainer Ms. L Latta advised Stewards, she was satisfied ...
Racing Taupo @ Taupo, Wednesday 26 February 2025
Race 2 NZB 2025 NATIONAL ONLINE YEARLING SALE – 1 APRIL (NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES) 1400m ...
News in brief
20-26 January 2025
Rider Penalties
A Lawson-Carroll | Wanganui 20 January; use of whip; fined $250.
T Davies | Wanganui 20 ...
13-19 January 2025
Rider Penalties
Y Atchamar | Canterbury 15 January; careless riding; suspended 19-31 January inclusive.
U ...
6-12 January 2025
Rider Penalties
C Barnes | Otaki-Maori 6 January; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 7 ...
News in brief
13-19 January 2025
Dog Penalty
OPAWA GORDON | Christchurch 16 January; displayed unreasonable aggression at lure; must complete trial.
6-12 January 2025
Dog Penalty
OPAWA BETH | Christchurch 10 January; unsatisfactory performance; must complete ...
30 December 2024 – 5 January 2025
Dog Penalty
HOMEBUSH HONOR | Christchurch 30 December; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and ...