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The Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug testing of jockeys at the Ruakaka Racing Club on Friday 5 January 2024.
All tests came back negative
Over the past year, there have been instances where greyhounds have been found to have high urinary arsenic levels in their systems, with the probable cause attributed to treated timber, which the greyhounds have ...
The Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug testing at the Matamata Racing Club on Thursday 7 December 2023.
Jockeys, track riders, stable hands and trainers were tested.
Some drivers engaged at the Methven Trotting Club meeting on Sunday 8 October were tested for alcohol by the Racing Integrity Board, with all checks being negative.
The RIB audit team recently caught up with Southland trainer Clark Barron regarding his audit. Clark talks us through the process and the preparation and shares some key learnings for the benefit of others.
The RIB has identified opportunities for on-track swabbing facilities to be improved in some locations to ensure the integrity of the process meets a high standard. Appreciating that not all clubs have the ...
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The Racing Integrity Board’s Animal Welfare Team is seeking veterinarians that are interested in carrying out audits at Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing stables and greyhound ...
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s 2023 Thoroughbred Welfare Forum took place at Cambridge Stud in May 2023, an event well attended by different racing industry sectors, government representatives, partnering ...
Minister for Racing Kieran McAnulty has announced the release of the Racing Integrity Board’s reports into the future of the greyhound racing industry. The Minister had intended to seek Cabinet agreement to the ...
The New Zealand Equine Veterinary Association (NZEVA) has recently amended the withholding times (WHT's) for prohibited substances for horses.
The purpose of the WHT list is to ensure that when a horse is ...
On 10 May 2023 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) released its new concussion policy.
With a growing interest and concern across sports, scientists and the public about the short, medium and long-term ...
The Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug testing at the Riccarton Raceway trackwork on Monday 1 May 2023.
All riders tested negative for controlled substances.
No results found.
Follow Up
NZ Metro TC, Friday, 24th June 2022
Race 1 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
Trainer T Twidle advised Stewards on 29 June that WOODLEA JEWEL ...
NZ Metro TC, Sunday, 19th June 2022
Race 8 GARRARDS PACE
Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 29 June that ATOMIC TRAVELLER has recovered well since ...
Invercargill HRC, Saturday, 18th June 2022
Race 8 VERIFIED AUTOSHOP NZ GOLD CHIP FINAL (HANDICAP TROT)
Trainer J Morrison advised Stewards on 1 July that ...
No results found.
News in brief
8-14 January 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
T Nally | Winton 10 January; incompetent driving; suspended 11 January – 2 February ...
1-7 January 2024
Driver PenaltiesÂ
M Hurrell | Roxburgh 4 January; careless driving; fined $400.Â
A Cameron | Banks Peninsula ...
25-31 December 2023
Driver Penalties
A Cameron | Westport 26 December; use of whip; suspended 30 December – 1 January ...
No results found.
Reminders/Advisories
R DUNN Stable Runners
Stable representative J Dunn advised that after some horses raced below expectations last week, all of the stable ...
Suntan
SUNTAN will undergo a veterinary examination tomorrow to ascertain its fitness for its Harness Jewels engagement.
Suntan
Hayden Cullen has advised the Stewards of a minor training incident yesterday involving his Jewels runner ...
No results found.
Follow Up
Kumara Racing Club at Kumara, Saturday, 6 January 2024
Race 8 SPEIGHTS/SUPER LIQUOR 1810m
LULO ROSE (K Williams) – Trainer Mr. A Carston advised Stewards, he was ...
Racing Tauranga, Tuesday, 2 January 2024
Race 5 EASTROCK KINGFISH STEAKS 1400
BALZANO (C Grylls) – Trainer Mr. A Forsman advised Stewards that BALZANO was ...
Wairarapa Racing Club @ Tauherenikau, Tuesday, 2 January 2024
Race 6 COTTER & STEVENS MAIDEN 2050m
GROOMSMAN (J Chung) – Marsh Racing Trainer Assistant Mr. R Mildon ...
No results found.
News in brief
8-14 January 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
R Elliot | Wanganui 11 January; failed to make weight; suspended 15-21 January ...
1-7 January 2024
Rider PenaltiesÂ
O Bosson | Auckland 1 January; use of whip; fined $550.Â
J Doyle | Auckland 1 January; use ...
25-31 December 2023
Rider PenaltiesÂ
R Elliot | Auckland 26 December; failed to make weight; fined $350.Â
T Newman | Auckland 26 ...
No results found.
Reminders/Advisories
27 June 2021
Lip Chains
Please be advised that Lip Chains are not permitted for use.
No results found.
Follow Up
3 April – 9 April
Trainer Penalty
C Watson | Non-raceday dated 3 April; failed to present runner free of prohibited substance; ...
Christchurch GRC, Monday 13 June 2022
Race 4 Selwyn-Rakaia Vet Services Stakes Heat 2
OPAWA MAIA (R Wales) - Trainer Mr. R Wales advised that OPAWA ...
Auckland GRC, Sunday 12 June 2022
Race 4 Ring The Bell Distance
GITAN (J & D Fahey) - Kennel Representative Miss. K Wylie, has reported that ...
No results found.
News in brief
8-14 January 2024
Dog Penalties
ADOBE TAXI | Christchurch 12 January; failed to pursue the lure; stood down for 28 days and must ...
1-7 January 2024
Dog PenaltiesÂ
DALTON BAXTER | Christchurch 4 January; unsatisfactory performance; must complete ...
25-31 December 2023
Dog PenaltiesÂ
EPIC CHARM | Christchurch 27 December; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete ...
No results found.
Reminders/Advisories
GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY
Special Policy for Racing Under Covid Alert Level 3, updated Mon 30 Aug 2021
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Anybody who ...
GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – HATRICK RACEWAY
Special Policy for Racing Under Covid Alert Level 3, updated Mon 30 Aug 2021
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Anybody who ...
GRNZ SAFE WORK SITE PROTOCOLS – Ascot Park
Special Policy for Racing Under Covid Alert Level 3, updated Mon 30 Aug 2021
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Anybody who ...
No results found.