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Taranaki RI 19 August 2023 – R2 – Katie Hercock
Respondent(s): Katie Hercock - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Whip Use | Outcome: Proved | Background: Following the running of Race 2, the Winstone Wallboards 1800, an Information was...
Oamaru JC 18 August 2023 – R8 – Kevin Rathoar
Respondent(s): Kevin Rathoar - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Mr Davidson alleged that Mr Rathoar allowed his mount ROSY CLARK in Race 8, to shift in...
Oamaru JC 18 August 2023 – R6 – Krishna Mudhoo
Respondent(s): Krishna Mudhoo - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Mr Davidson alleged that Mr Mudhoo allowed his mount OUR PRINCESS BOOT in Race 6, to shift ground...
NZ Metro TC 18 August 2023 – R8 – Jack Harrington
Respondent(s): Jack Harrington - Junior Driver | Charge: Careless Driving Striking a Wheel | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 8, Addington Cup Week ‘On Sale...
Auckland TC 17 August 2023 – R1 – Michelle Northcott
Respondent(s): Michelle Northcott - Other (Amateur driver) | Charge: Use of whip - more than flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 1, the...
Auckland TC 17 August 2023 – R1 – Andrew Sharpe
Respondent(s): Andrew Sharpe - Other (Amateur Driver) | Charge: Use of whip - more than flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 1, the...
Avondale RC (Trials) 15 August 2023 (heard 16 August 2023 at Cambridge) – Vikas Jalalkuncha
Respondent(s): Vikas Jalalkuncha - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Mr Simpson presented an Information arising out of Mr Jalalkuncha’s...
Riccarton Park – Canterbury JC 12 August 2023 – R2 – Diego Montes de Oca
Respondent(s): Diego Montes de Oca - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 2, Zilco Rating 85, Class A Jockey, Diego Montes de...
Riccarton Park – Canterbury JC 12 August 2023 – R7 – Stephen Marsh
Respondent(s): Stephen Marsh - Trainer | Charge: Failing to Declare Rider by Required Time | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Class A Trainer, Stephen Marsh, admitted a charge that as...
Riccarton Park – Canterbury JC 12 August 2023 – R4 – Nick Downs
Respondent(s): Nick Downs - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip Prior to 100 metres | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 4, Hospitality NZ Canterbury 133rd...
Waikato TR 12 August 2023 – R7 – Vinnie Colgan
Respondent(s): Vinnie Colgan - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: This charge arises from the running of Race 7, the Dunstan Feeds 2100. Senior...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 11 August 2023 – Ian Jamieson
Respondent(s): Ian Jamieson - Trainer | Charge: Presenting a horse to race with a Prohibited Substance | Outcome: Proved | The Informant, the Racing Integrity Board (RIB), has laid...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Penalty Decision dated 11 August 2023 – Graeme Telfer
Respondent(s): Graeme Telfer - Trainer | Charge: Possessing modified gear which may cause pain, injury or distress to horse | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Information No. A16920...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Reasons for Decision dated 10 August 2023 – Tennielle Bishop
Respondent(s): Tennielle Bishop - Owner | Charge: Failed to comply with the NZTR Welfare Standards (Welfare Code) | Outcome: Proved | 1. The Respondent, Ms Tennielle Bishop, is a...
NZ Metro TC 4 August 2023 – R3 – (heard 6 August 2023 at Addington) – Robbie Holmes
Respondent(s): Robbie Holmes - Driver | Charge: Delaying the Start | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 3, TK Plastering Handicap Trot, an Information was...
NZ Metro TC 6 August 2023 – R1 – Ricky Alfeld
Respondent(s): Ricky Alfeld - Driver | Charge: Using whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 1, KB Electrics 4 All...
NZ Metro TC 4 August 2023 – R8 – John Morrison
Respondent(s): John Morrison - Driver | Charge: Causing another horse or sulky to protrude inside the marker line. | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 8,...
Egmont RC 6 August 2023 – R3 – Michael McNab
Respondent(s): Michael McNab - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding - shifted in near 800m | Outcome: Proved | Background: Following the running of Race 3, the M J Concept Construction...
Riccarton Park – Canterbury JC 5 August 2023 – R9 – 5 Elen Nicholas
Respondent(s): Elen Nicholas - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Breach of whip Rule | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 9, the Respondent, Elen Nicholas, Class B...
Whangarei RC 5 August 2023 – R8 – Ace Lawson-Carroll
Respondent(s): Ace Lawson-Carroll - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 8, the Respondent Apprentice Rider Ace...