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Outcome based reporting for Greyhound Stewards Reports

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 currently occurs, to identify any racing incidents that may need reporting ...

Out of Competition testing – Greyhound Racing

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.

Drug and alcohol testing conducted at Alexandra Park

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 pending. Any instances of drivers returning a positive drug test will be subject to ...

McInerney investigation complete

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 earlier on 14 January 2022. A comprehensive investigation, including assessment of ...

Jockey found guilty of reckless riding receives 9 weeks suspension

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 to ride was suspended for 9 weeks beginning after racing on Saturday 1 October ...

Media item – Marie Prangley – prohibited substance

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 free of illegal substances.  The RIB undertakes significant testing of racing ...

Three harness racing horse deaths being investigated

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 any potential links between the deaths. The horses have undergone a post mortem ...

Canterbury stable inspections

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 standard overall, acknowledging the positive and welcoming attitude of the licensees. ...

Drug testing conducted at Cambridge

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 investigation.
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