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NZ Metro TC 30 June 2023 – R4 – Robbie Holmes
Respondent(s): Robbie Holmes - Driver | Charge: Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 4, Stipendiary Steward Mr...
Auckland TC 29 June 2023 – R2 – Nicky Chilcott
Respondent(s): Nicky Chilcott - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving - Shifting out prior to corner | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 2, the Respondent...
Wanganui JC 23 June 2023 – R2 – Robbie Patterson
Respondent(s): Robbie Patterson - Trainer | Charge: Incorrect Horse VOODOO CHILD taken to races | Outcome: Proved | FACTS Licensed Trainer Mr Robbie Patterson admitted a breach of...
Woodville-Pahiatua RC 25 June 2023 – R7 – Nick Downs
Respondent(s): Nick Downs - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip - struck mount 6 times prior to 100 metre mark | Outcome: Proved | FACTS: Jockey Nick Downs admitted a breach of...
NZ Metro TC 25 June 2023 – R6 – Robbie Close
Respondent(s): Robbie Close - Driver | Charge: Striking track marker | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 6, the Respondent, Open Driver Robbie Close,...
NZ Metro TC 25 June 2023 – R6 – Andrew Faulks
Respondent(s): Andrew Faulks - Driver | Charge: Breach of Whip Rule | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 6, the Respondent, Open Driver Andrew Faulks,...
NZ Metro TC 25 June 2023 – R1 – Cheree Wigg
Respondent(s): Cheree Wigg - Other (Amateur Driver) | Charge: Breach of Whip Rule | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 1, the Respondent, Amateur Driver...
NZ Metro TC 25 June 2023 – R7 – Sam Thornley
Respondent(s): Sam Thornley - Junior Driver | Charge: Breach of Whip Rule | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 7, the Respondent Sam Thornley, admitted...
NZ Metro TC 23 June 2023 – R6 (heard 25 June 2023 at Addington) – Ricky May
Respondent(s): Ricky May - Driver | Charge: Breach of whip Rule | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: This was an adjourned hearing from the NZ Metro Trotting Club’s meeting on...
NZ Metro TC 23 June 2023 – R7 – Samantha Ottley
Respondent(s): Samantha Ottley - Driver | Charge: Improper driving | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 7, the Respondent Samantha Ottley, Open Driver,...
NZ Metro TC 23 June 2023 – R6 – Olivia Thornley
Respondent(s): Olivia Thornley - Junior Driver | Charge: Causing Interference | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 6, the Respondent Junior Driver...
NZ Metro TC 23 June 2023 – R1 – Warren Rich
Respondent(s): Warren Rich - Other (Amateur Driver) | Charge: Breach of whip Rule | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 1, the Respondent Warren Rich,...
NZ Metro TC 23 June 2023 – R1 – Cheree Wigg
Respondent(s): Cheree Wigg - Other (Amateur Driver) | Charge: Breach of whip Rule | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 1, the Respondent Cheree Wigg...
NZ Metro TC 23 June 2023 – R7 – TEDESCO
Respondent(s): Samantha Ottley - Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 7, the Applicant, Stipendiary Steward Paul Williams, filed an...
NZ Metro TC 11 June 2023 – R1 (heard 25 June 2023 at Addington) – Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens
Respondent(s): Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens - Other (Amateur Driver) | Charge: Failing to take reasonable and permissible measures | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: This was an...
Riccarton Park – Amberley 24 June 2023 – R1 – Corey Campbell
Respondent(s): Corey Campbell - Jockey | Charge: Striking his horse 6 times prior to the 100m | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 1, Stipendiary Steward Mr...
Waikato BOP H 22 June 2023 – R3 – Fergus Schumacher
Respondent(s): Fergus Schumacher - Junior Driver | Charge: Careless Driving striking a wheel | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 3, Garrards Horse and Hound...
NZ Metro TC 18 June 2023 – R6 (heard 23 June 2023 at Addington) – Ross Cameron
Respondent(s): Ross Cameron - Driver | Charge: Breach of whip Rule | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: This was an adjourned hearing from the NZ Metro Trotting Club’s meeting...
Appeal – Decision dated 15 June 2023 – Matthew White
Respondent(s): Racing Integrity Board - | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Appeal Dismissed | Background 1. On Thursday 18 May 2023 the Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Racing Club...
Auckland TR 21 June 2023 – R5 – Ngakau Hailey
Respondent(s): Ngakau Hailey - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 5, the Respondent, Apprentice Jockey Ngakau...