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Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Penalty Decision dated 5 December 2025 – Nayton Mitchell
Respondent(s): Nayton Rogerson Mitchell - Trainer | Charge: Failed to wear approved body protector | Outcome: Proved | Evidence The Respondent, Licensed Trainer Nayton Mitchell,...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Penalty Decision dated 5 December 2025 – Brett Murray
Respondent(s): Brett MacGregor Murray - Jockey | Charge: Failed to wear approved body protector | Outcome: Proved | Evidence The Respondent Class A Rider, Brett Murray admitted a...
Taranaki RI 4 December 2025 – R2 – Brent Gillovic
Respondent(s): Brent Stephen Gillovic - Trainer | Charge: Failing to scratch by correct time | Outcome: Proved | Background: Stewards filed an Information in relation to Race 2, the...
Geraldine TC 6 December 2025 – R9 – Murray Howard
Respondent(s): Murray John Howard - Driver | Charge: Breach of the Push Out Rule | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 9, Open Driver, Murray Howard, admitted...
Auckland TR 6 December 2025 – R6 – Tayla Mitchell
Respondent(s): Tayla Mitchell - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Use of whip above shoulder height | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 6, Apprentice Rider, Tayla...
Auckland TR 6 December 2025 – R3 – Tayla Mitchell
Respondent(s): Tayla Mitchell - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive whip use | Outcome: Proved | Background Following the running of Race 3, the Respondent, Apprentice Rider Ms...
R Rotorua 5 December 2025 – R4 – Hayley Hassman
Respondent(s): Hayley Marie Hassman - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Background This charge arises from the running of Race 4, the ENTAIN/NZB...
R Rotorua 5 December 2025 – R1 – Cody Cole
Respondent(s): Cody William Cole - Trainer | Charge: Gear Not Notified | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Licensed Class A Trainer, Mr Cody Cole, was charged with a breach of Rule...
Taranaki RI 4 December 2025 – R2 – Sima Mxothwa
Respondent(s): Simamkele Mxothwa - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Background: Following the running of Race 2, the ‘Bunnings New Plymouth Maiden...
Timaru HRC 3 December 2025 – R1 – Daniel Roberts
Respondent(s): Daniel Anthony Roberts - Other (Advanced Amateur Driver) | Charge: Careless Driving shifting ground dictating runners and causing a check | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE:...
Levin RC 30 November 2025 – R7 – AMMIRATI
Respondent(s): Dylan Johnson - Stablehand | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | SUMMARY: Following the running of Race 7, the Group 3 “JENNIAN HOMES WELLINGTON STAKES”, Mr...
Levin RC 30 November 2025 – R5 – Cody Cole
Respondent(s): Cody William Cole - Trainer | Charge: Failed to scratch horse by required time | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Ms Selvakumaran presented to the Adjudicative Committee an...
Otago RC 30 November 2025 – R2 – Brandon May
Respondent(s): Brandon Chad May - Jockey | Charge: Failing to ride out | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND Following the running of Race 2, Class A Rider Brandon May admitted a breach of...
Otago RC 30 November 2025 – R6 – Donovan Cooper
Respondent(s): Donovan Cooper - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND Following the running of Race 6, Class B Rider Donovan Cooper admitted a...
Otago RC 30 November 2025 – R5 – Kendra Bakker
Respondent(s): Kendra Bakker - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND Following the running of Race 5, Class B Rider Kendra Bakker admitted a...
Levin RC 30 November 2025 – R5 – Vinnie Colgan
Respondent(s): Vincent Alexander Colgan - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 5, the “LEVIN TRUCK SERVICES...
NZ Metro TC 28 November 2025 – R10 – Paul Nairn
Respondent(s): Paul Christopher Nairn - Driver | Charge: Using whip free of the rein | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 10, Garrards Horse & Hound Trot, Open...
NZ Metro TC 28 November 2025 – R9 – Terry Chmiel
Respondent(s): Terence Siegfried Chmiel - Driver | Charge: Breach of the Pushout Rule | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 9, Bettor’s Delight “The King” Handicap Pace,...
NZ Metro TC 28 November 2025 – R9 – Terry Chmiel
Respondent(s): Terence Siegfried Chmiel - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Not Proved | Following the running of Race 9, Bettor’s Delight “The King” Handicap Pace, Open...
Methven TC 30 November 2025 – R9 – Riley Harrison
Respondent(s): Riley Elina Harrison - Junior Driver | Charge: Forcing another runner over pylons | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 9, the Respondent...