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NZ Metro TC 2 March 2023 – R1 – Bob Butt
Respondent(s): Bob Butt - Trainer | Charge: Presenting runner in gear not notified | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 1, IRT. Your Horse. Our Passion....
NZ Metro TC 2 March 2023 – R9 – KING ARTHUR
Respondent(s): Matthew Williamson - Driver | Outcome: Determination | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 9, Fahey Fence Hire Mobile Pace, the Applicant, Chief Stipendiary...
NZ Metro TC 2 March 2023 – R6 – HOMEBUSH LAD
Respondent(s): Ben Hope - Junior Driver | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 6, Alabar Free-For-All Mobile Pace, an Information instigating a...
Marton JC 1 March 2023 – R3 – Sam Spratt
Respondent(s): Sam Spratt - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 3, the Respondent Class A Rider Ms Spratt admitted a charge of...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision as to Penalty dated 28 February 2023 – Robert Francis Lewis
Respondent(s): Robert Francis Lewis - Owner | Charge: Charge 1: Failed to comply with the NZTR Welfare Standards (Welfare Code) and Charge 2: Misconduct by abusive language towards an...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 27 February 2023 – Munna Alam
Respondent(s): Munna Alam - Jockey | Charge: Betting on NZTR Race Meetings | Outcome: Proved | 1. Mr Alam has held a Class “A” Jockey’s Licence since 1 August 2021....
Hororata TC 12 February 2023 – R2 (heard 23 February 2023 at Addington) – Amber Lethaby
Respondent(s): Amber Lethaby - Trainer | Charge: Failed to advise Stewards of treatment between races. | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: This was an adjourned hearing heard at the...
Otaki-Maori RC 25 February 2023 – R2 – Johno Benner
Respondent(s): Johno Benner - Trainer | Charge: Misconduct | Outcome: Proved | FACTS Following Race 2, Licensed Trainer Mr J Benner, co-Trainer of ‘HOLD THE PRESS’ was charged with...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Reserved Decision dated 23 February 2023 – Lisa Waretini
Respondent(s): Lisa Waretini - Trainer | Charge: Prohibited substance - Methamphetamine and Amphetamine | Outcome: Proved | THE CHARGE: Information A16856 alleges that the Respondent,...
Waikato BOP H 26 February 2023 – R6 – Benjamin Butcher
Respondent(s): Benjamin Butcher - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 6, and after the hearing of the protest lodged by Mr...
Waikato BOP H 26 February 2023 – R6 – SCOUTS HONOUR
Respondent(s): Benjamin Butcher - Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 6, an Information instigating a protest was lodged by Mr Mulcay alleging...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 24 February 2023 – Kylie Williams
Respondent(s): Kylie Williams - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: The Respondent has admitted a charge that, as the Rider of JUST MAYBE, in Race 10, ODT...
Canterbury JC 24 February 2023 – R5 – Jacob Lowry
Respondent(s): Jacob Lowry - Jockey | Charge: Failing to make contracted weight | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: The Respondent Jockey, Jacob Lowry, admitted a breach of Rule 330(c) in...
Non Raceday Request for a Ruling – Written Decision dated 26 February 2023 – GREEN AEON
Respondent(s): Todd Mitchell - Trainer | Outcome: Determination | Introduction [1] This Request for a Ruling was filed by the Racing Integrity Board (RIB) seeking the...
Ashburton TC 25 February 2023 – R5 – Anj Mugford
Respondent(s): Anj Mugford - Junior Driver | Charge: Contacting the final track marker near the 250m | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 5, RIB Steward Mr Paul...
Wanganui JC 23 February 2023 – R5 – Joe Kamaruddin
Respondent(s): Joe Kamaruddin - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Facts. Jockey, J Kamaruddin confirmed he admitted a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) in that he...
Wanganui JC 23 February 2023 – R5 – MCLAREN
Respondent(s): Joe Kamaruddin - Apprentice Jockey | Outcome: Protest Upheld | EVIDENCE. Following the running of Race 5, Commdives NZ Maiden a protest was lodged by Jockey, L...
Auckland TR 22 February 2023 – R6 – Jake Bayliss
Respondent(s): Jake Bayliss - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 6, Information A16233 was lodged alleging the...
Auckland TR 22 February 2023 – R10 – Jake Bayliss
Respondent(s): Jake Bayliss - Jockey | Charge: Failed to ride out to finish | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE Following the running of Race 10, Class A Rider Mr J Bayliss admitted a charge...
Auckland TR 22 February 2023 – R3 – Trudy Thornton
Respondent(s): Trudy Thornton - Jockey | Charge: Unreasonably easing the pace | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE Following the running of Race 3, the Hallmark Stud 1200m, the Respondent, Ms...