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Auckland TR 1 January 2026 – R8 – Angela Jones
Respondent(s): Angela Jones - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 8, Jockey Ms A Jones, admitted a breach of Rule...
Auckland TR 1 January 2026 – R1 – Chris Dell
Respondent(s): Christopher Dell - Jockey | Charge: Use of whip above shoulder height | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND Following the running of Race 1, Class A Jockey, Mr C Dell,...
Banks Peninsula TC 29 December 2025 – R12 – ROCK LOBSTER
Respondent(s): John Robert Dunn - Driver | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 12, the Applicant Chief Stipendiary Steward Nigel McIntyre,...
Banks Peninsula TC 29 December 2025 – R10 (Request for a Ruling) – KISS THE GIRLS
Respondent(s): Racing Integrity Board - Other (RIB) | Outcome: Determination | Evidence: Following the running of Race 10, the Applicant Open Driver, Ms Kimberly Butt, filed an...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Part 1 – Request for a Ruling – Written Decision dated 30 December 2025 – EMILY BAY
Respondent(s): Ival James Brownlee - Trainer | Charge: Prohibited Substance in horse - Methamphetamine | Outcome: Proved | The Request [1] This is Part 1 of a two-part Written...
Taranaki RI 27 December 2025 – R5 – Bruno Queiroz
Respondent(s): Bruno Queiroz - Jockey | Charge: Whip above shoulder height | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following Race 5, an Information was presented by Stipendiary Steward Ms...
Taranaki RI 27 December 2025 – R1 – Jonathan Riddell
Respondent(s): Jonathan Kevin Bamber Riddell - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 1, Mr Jonathan Riddell admitted a charge of...
Taranaki RI 27 December 2025 – R5 – Ryan Elliot
Respondent(s): Ryan Trevor Elliot - Jockey | Charge: Whip above shoulder height | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND Following the running of Race 5, Rider Mr R Elliot admitted a breach of...
Waikato BOP H 24 December 2025 – R1 – Benjamin Butcher
Respondent(s): Benjamin David Butcher - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts Following the running of Race 1, the Respondent, Benjamin Butcher,...
Waikato BOP H 24 December 2025 – R8 – Luk Chin
Respondent(s): Luk Sun Chin - Driver | Charge: Failed to take all reasonabe and permissible measures | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts Following Race 8, the Respondent, Dr Luk Chin...
Waikato BOP H 24 December 2025 – R6 – AROSE
Respondent(s): Peter Charles Ferguson - Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Immediately after the finish of Race 6, Senior Stipendiary Steward Mr Mulcay instigated a protest pursuant...
South Canterbury RC 28 December 2025 – R1 – Brandon May
Respondent(s): Brandon Chad May - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding - shifting ground when not clear | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 1, Stipendiary Steward...
South Canterbury RC 28 December 2025 – R1 – NAVAL COMMAND
Respondent(s): Robyn Kay Ayton - Trainer | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | Evidence – Protest Following the running of Race 1, an Information was filed Instigating a Protest per Rule...
South Canterbury RC 28 December 2025 – R3 – Akshay Balloo
Respondent(s): Akshay Balloo - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding - shifting ground when not clear | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 3, Stipendiary Steward Mrs...
Westport TC 28 December 2025 – R4 – Bob Butt
Respondent(s): Robert John Butt - Driver | Charge: Using whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 4, Graeme & Joan McMaster...
Ashburton RC 24 December 2025 – R5 – Tina Comignaghi
Respondent(s): Agustina Comignaghi - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 5, the Respondent Class A Rider Tina Comignaghi,...
Ashburton RC 24 December 2025 – R8 – Akshay Balloo
Respondent(s): Akshay Balloo - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 8, the Respondent Class A Rider Akshay Balloo,...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Penalty Decision dated 23 December 2025 – Paul Yesberg
Respondent(s): Paul Yesberg - Other (Licensed Stablehand) | Charge: Failed to comply with the HRNZ Code of Conduct Regulations | Outcome: Proved | 1. On 3 December 2025, the...
Manawatu RC 20 December 2025 – R7 – Liam Kauri
Respondent(s): Liam Kauri - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 7, the “HUMPHRIES CONSTRUCTION...
Tapanui RC 21 December 2025 – R7 – Abdul Najib
Respondent(s): Najib Abdul - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Miss Haley alleged that in Race 7, Mr Najib allowed his mount ABIT SASSY to shift inwards...