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Otaki-Maori RC 20 April 2023- R2- Stephan Karnicnik
Respondent(s): Stephan Karnicnik - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Whip Use - struck mount 6 times prior to 100m | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 2, the Tele...
Otaki-Maori RC 20 April 2023 – R2- Kayla Macnab
Respondent(s): Kayla Macnab - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Whip Use - struck mount 8 times prior to 100m | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 2 the Tele Otaki...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Costs Decision dated 20 April 2023 – Lisa Waretini
Respondent(s): Lisa Waretini - Trainer | Charge: Prohibited substance - Methamphetamine and Amphetamine | Outcome: Proved | DECISION OF ADJUDICATIVE COMMITTEE AS TO COSTS [1] In a...
NZ Metro TC 20 April 2023 – R7 – Katie Cox
Respondent(s): Katie Cox - Driver | Charge: Breach of Whip Rule | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 7, the Respondent, Driver Katie Cox, admitted a...
Otaki-Maori RC 20 April 2023 – R1 – Nick Downs
Respondent(s): Nick Downs - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip - struck mount 8 times prior to 100m | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 1, the JCE...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 19 April 2023 – Masa Hashizume
Respondent(s): Masa Hashizume - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip - struck mount 12 times prior to 100m | Outcome: Proved | Introduction [1] This charge of Excessive...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Penalty and Costs Decision dated 19 April 2023 – Alysha Waretini
Respondent(s): Alysha Waretini - Other (Kennel Hand) | Charge: Prohibited substance - Methamphetamine and Amphetamine in Dog | Outcome: Proved | THE CHARGE: [1] The Respondent,...
Matamata RC 19 April 2023 – R9 – DIOMEDES
Respondent(s): Graham Richardson - Trainer, Pam Gerard - Trainer | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | Evidence Following the running of Race 9, an Information was filed Instigating a...
Winton HRC 24 December 2022 – R1 – Kirstin Green
Respondent(s): Kirstin Green - Trainer | Charge: Failed to notify last date of service of mare | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Trainer K Green reported the mare WATTLEBANK STAR will be...
Auckland TR 26 December 2022 – R6 – Allan Sharrock
Respondent(s): Allan Sharrock - Trainer | Charge: Neglect in saddling | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Trainer, Mr Allan Sharrock admitted a charge pursuant to Rule 614(2) alleging horse...
Ashburton TC 22 December 2022 – R4 – Cran and Chrissie Dalgety
Respondent(s): Cran Dalgety - Trainer, Chrissie Dalgety - Trainer | Charge: Failing to notify date of last service | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Chief Stipendiary Steward, Nigel...
Hawkes Bay RI 15 April 2023 – R1 – Jonathan Riddell
Respondent(s): Jonathan Riddell - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding - shifted out near 350m, hampering another | Outcome: Proved | FACTS Mr J Riddell, Rider of ‘CHARLIE CHUCKLE’...
Hawkes Bay RI 15 April 2023 – R7 – Hamish McNeill
Respondent(s): Hamish McNeill - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding - shifted out near 600m, checking another | Outcome: Proved | FACTS Mr McNeill, Rider of ‘HIT THE ROAD...
Waikato RC 15 April 2023 – R2 – Doni Prastiyou
Respondent(s): Doni Prastiyou - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 2, the “Power Family – We Love...
Waikato BOP H 14 April 2023 – R1 – Dylan Ferguson
Respondent(s): Dylan Ferguson - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving - contacted another's sulky wheel which punctured | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 1,...
Waikato BOP H 14 April 2023 – R5 – Adrienne Matthews
Respondent(s): Adrienne Matthews - Driver | Charge: Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 5, the...
Methven TC 16 April 2023 – R5 – Anj Mugford
Respondent(s): Anj Mugford - Junior Driver | Charge: Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 5, Stipendiary...
NZ Metro TC 13 April 2023 – R7 (heard 16 April 2023 at Methven) – Ben Hope
Respondent(s): Ben Hope - Junior Driver | Charge: Careless Driving - shifting ground checking another runner | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 7, Stipendiary...
NZ Metro TC 13 April 2023 – R2 – CONFESSIONAL
Respondent(s): Paul Nairn - Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 2, an Information by way of a Protest was presented by Stipendiary Steward Mr...
NZ Metro TC 13 April 2023 – R6 – Paul Nairn
Respondent(s): Paul Nairn - Driver | Charge: Reasonable and Permissible Measures - Not taking advantage of a run to the outside | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of...