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R Tauranga 18 October 2023 – R10 – Bridget Grylls
Respondent(s): Bridget Grylls - Jockey | Charge: Careless riding near the 250m mark | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 10, the Respondent, Class A Rider, Ms B...
Wyndham HRC 12 October 2023 – R9 (Request for a Ruling) – AMERICAN MAC
Respondent(s): Syd Breen - Trainer | Outcome: Determination | Mr Renault sought a Ruling as to determine whether AMERICAN MAC was denied a fair start in Race 9. Mr Breen, the Trainer...
Wyndham HRC 12 October 2023 – R9 (Request for a Ruling) – MAMMA MIA
Respondent(s): Kerryn Tomlinson - Junior Driver | Outcome: Determination | Mr Renault sought a Ruling as to determine whether MAMMA MIA was denied a fair start in Race 9. Ms...
Wyndham HRC 12 October 2023 – R3 – KNOCKSHANBALLY
Respondent(s): Sheree Tomlinson - Driver | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | Mr Renault alleged that in Race 3, KNOCKSHANBALLY (Ms S Tomlinson), gained an advantage on the final bend by...
Wyndham HRC 12 October 2023 – R3 – Denis O’Connell
Respondent(s): Denis O’Connell - Driver | Charge: Causing another horse to contact track markers | Outcome: Proved | Mr Renault alleged that in Race 3, Mr O’Connell (FOUR STARZZZ...
Wyndham HRC 12 October 2023 – R8 – Brian Norman
Respondent(s): Brian Norman - Driver | Charge: excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | Mr Renault alleged that in Race 8, Mr Norman (CLOSE), used his whip with more than a wrist...
Wyndham HRC 12 October 2023 – R3 – Alex Milne
Respondent(s): Alex Milne - Driver | Charge: Whip used with more than a wrist flicking motion and in continuous manner | Outcome: Proved | Mr Renault alleged that in Race 3 Mr Milne...
NZ Metro TC 13 October 2023 – R10 – Carter Dalgety
Respondent(s): Carter Dalgety - Junior Driver | Charge: Causing or likely to cause interference | Outcome: Not Proved | Following the running of Race 8, Airpark Canterbury Flying...
NZ Metro TC 13 October 2023 – R5 – Mark Purdon
Respondent(s): Mark Purdon - Driver | Charge: Using whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 5, NZB Standardbred...
NZ Metro TC 13 October 2023 – R8 – Zachary Butcher
Respondent(s): Zachary Butcher - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 8, Airpark Canterbury Flying Stakes (Group 1), Open Driver Zachary...
Oamaru HRC 15 October 2023 – R4 – Terry Chmiel
Respondent(s): Terry Chmiel - Driver | Charge: Whip used with more than a wrist flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | Mr Williams alleged that in Race 4, Mr Chmiel (LAMARLI) used his...
Oamaru HRC 15 October 2023 – R3 – Matt Purvis
Respondent(s): Matt Purvis - Driver | Charge: Whip used free of rein | Outcome: Proved | Mr Williams alleged that in Race 3, Mr Purvis (PICCADILLY PETE), used his whip free of the...
Wyndham HRC 12 October 2023 – R1 – Brent Barclay
Respondent(s): Brent Barclay - Driver | Charge: Careless driving | Outcome: Proved | Mr Renault alleged that in Race 1, Mr Barclay (RAKNRUIN) drove carelessly after 100 metres when...
Wyndham HRC 12 October 2023 – R10 – Kirsten Green
Respondent(s): Kirsten Green - Driver | Charge: careless driving hitting a wheel | Outcome: Proved | Mr Renault alleged that in Race 10, Ms Green drove carelessly near the 400 metre...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 13 October 2023 – Harry Marsh
Respondent(s): Harry Marsh - Trainer | Charge: Failed to comply with the NZTR Welfare Standards (Welfare Code) | Outcome: Proved | 1. Mr Marsh holds a Class B (Owner Trainers)...
Hawke’s Bay RI 14 October 2023 – R3 – Gareth Lahoud
Respondent(s): Gareth Lahoud - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Background: Following the running of Race 3, the ‘Heretaunga Hastings An Out There...
Hawke’s Bay RI 14 October 2023 – R1 – Warren Kennedy
Respondent(s): Warren Kennedy - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 1, the Respondent Class A Rider, Mr W Kennedy admitted a...
Hawke’s Bay RI 14 October 2023 – R1 and R10 – Ryan Elliot
Respondent(s): Ryan Elliot - Jockey | Charge: Overweight | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: The Applicant, Stipendiary Steward, Mr Oatham filed an Information pursuant to Rule 330(3)(c)...
Hawke’s Bay RI 14 October 2023 – R2 – Bridget Grylls
Respondent(s): Bridget Grylls - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Background: Following the running of Race 2 the ‘Water Bar Napier Premier’, an...
Hawke’s Bay RI 14 October 2023 – R1 – TOWER FLYPASSS
Respondent(s): Stephen Marsh - Trainer | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | Evidence Following the running of Race No.1, an Information was filed Instigating a Protest pursuant to Rule...