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Otago RC 17 October 2025 – R4 – Floor Moerman
Respondent(s): Floor Moerman - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Misconduct | Outcome: Proved | Mr Davidson alleged that prior to the start of Race 4, Ms Moerman struck her mount TEEMOO...
Otago RC 17 October 2025 – R7 (request for a ruling) – IFFIDIDIT
Outcome: Determination | Mr Davidson requested a Ruling pursuant to Rule 632(1) in that IFFIDIDIT (Mr Jacobson) be declared a non-starter after the gate on the starting stall failed...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Penalty Decision dated 20 October 2025 – Jack Harrington
Respondent(s): Jackson David Harrington - Trainer | Charge: Drove in a trial when not licensed | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 6 at the North Canterbury...
Ashburton RC 19 October 2025 – R7 – Abdul Najib
Respondent(s): Najib Abdul - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 7, Agraforum Comcat 1200, Class B Jockey Abdul Najib,...
Ashburton RC 19 October 2025 – R6 – Sanu Toolooa
Respondent(s): Sanu Toolooa - Jockey | Charge: Using Whip on Runner Out of Contention | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 6, Hygain Stayers Challenge Handicap 2200,...
Ashburton RC 19 October 2025 – R6 – Billy Jacobson
Respondent(s): Bill Jacobson - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip Prior to 100 metres | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 6, Hygain Stayers Challenge Handicap 2200,...
Invercargill HRC 16 October 2025 – R2 – Richard Austin
Respondent(s): Richard John Austin - Other (Graduation Driver) | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND Mr Munro alleged that Graduation Driver Richard Austin...
Waverley RC 19 October 2025 – R4 – Toni Davies
Respondent(s): Toni Davies - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 4, the Respondent Ms T Davies admitted a charge...
Wellington RC 18 October 2025 – R8 – Kavish Chowdhoory
Respondent(s): Kavish Chowdhoory - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 8, the “NZCIS WELLINGTON CUP PACKAGES...
Wellington RC 18 October 2025 – R8 – Sima Mxothwa
Respondent(s): Simamkele Mxothwa - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 8, the “NZCIS WELLINGTON CUP...
Wellington RC 18 October 2025 – R5 – Liam Kauri
Respondent(s): Liam Kauri - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 5, the “CONTEMPORARY KOROWAI...
Invercargill HRC 16 October 2025 – R4 – Ricky Gutsell
Respondent(s): Ricky John Gutsell - Other (Graduation Driver) | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND Mr Munro alleged that Graduation Driver Ricky Gutsell (BALTIC...
Auckland TR 18 October 2025 – R8 – George Rooke
Respondent(s): George Rooke - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence This charge arises from the running of Race 8, the ELSDON Park 1400. Senior Stipendiary...
Auckland TR 18 October 2025 – R7 – Matt Cartwright
Respondent(s): Matt Cartwright - Jockey | Charge: Use of whip on a horse clearly winning | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 7, the Group 2 Windsor Park Stud...
Auckland TR 18 October 2025 – R7 – Matt Cartwright
Respondent(s): Matt Cartwright - Jockey | Charge: Celebratory Gesture | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 7, the Group 2 Windsor Park Stud Soliloquy Stakes, an...
Auckland TR 18 October 2025 – R3 – THE NOMAD
Respondent(s): Cody William Cole - Trainer | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Evidence This is an ‘uncontested protest’ that follows from the running of Race 3. An Information was filed...
Rangiora HRC 24 August 2025 – R1 (heard 17 October 2025 at Addington) – Daniel Roberts
Respondent(s): Daniel Anthony Roberts - Other (Advanced Amateur Driver) | Charge: Breaking Driving Engagement | Outcome: Proved | Information A20119 was filed by Stipendiary Steward,...
Waikato BOP H 16 October 2025 – R2 – Andrew Sharpe
Respondent(s): Andrew Jeremy Sharpe - Other (Advanced Amateur Driver) | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 2, the Respondent...
Akaroa TC 12 October 2025 – R2 – Paul Nairn
Respondent(s): Paul Christopher Nairn - Driver | Charge: Using whip free of the rein | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 2, Ford Contracting/McDonald Construction Trot,...
Akaroa TC 12 October 2025 – R6 – Peter Davis
Respondent(s): Peter James Davis - Driver | Charge: Using whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 6, The Famous Grouse...