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Waikato RC 3 February 2023 – R9 – HEART OF ALLADIN
Respondent(s): Ashvin Goindasamy - Jockey | Outcome: Determination | Evidence: Following the running of Race 9, a Request for a Ruling was filed pursuant to Rule 648(3). The...
Taranaki RI 4 February 2023 – R7 – Sam Weatherley
Respondent(s): Sam Weatherley - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 7, the Listed Grangewilliam Stud Oaks Prelude, an...
NZ Metro TC 3 February 2023 – R7 – Richard May
Respondent(s): Richard May - Driver | Charge: Half carting for a distance passing the 1450m. | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 7, Chief RIB Steward Mr Nigel...
Hawera HRC 3 February 2023 – R5 – Alicia Harrison
Respondent(s): Alicia Harrison - Junior Driver | Charge: Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | FACTS Following Race 5, Ms A Harrison admitted a breach...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Reasons for Decision dated 2 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...
Waikato BOP H 26 January 2023 – R6 (heard 30 January 2023 at Cambridge) – Monika Ranger (Charge 2)
Respondent(s): Monika Ranger - Junior Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 6, Dunstan Horsefeeds Mobile Pace, the...
Waikato BOP H 26 January 2023 – R6 (heard 30 January 2023 at Cambridge) – Monika Ranger (Charge 1)
Respondent(s): Monika Ranger - Junior Driver | Charge: Careless Driving striking a wheel | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 6, Dunstan Horsefeeds Mobile...
Waikato BOP H 30 January 2023 – R7 – Logan Hollis
Respondent(s): Logan Hollis - Driver | Charge: Using whip in more than a wrist flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 7, Dunstan Horsefeeds Gold...
Riccarton Park – Canterbury JC 28 January 2023 – R3 – Brandon May
Respondent(s): Brandon May - Jockey | Charge: Using whip more than 5 times prior to 100 metres | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 3, Karaka 23 Starts...
Akaroa TC 3 December 2022 – R7 (heard 11 December 2022 at Methven) – Jason Ford
Respondent(s): Jason Ford - Driver | Charge: Failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures | Outcome: Proved | Background: Following the running of Race 7, at the Akaroa...
Wellington RC 28 January 2023 – R7 – Ryan Elliot
Respondent(s): Ryan Elliot - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | FACTS Mr Elliot admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i). The breach being that he struck...
Appeal – Written Decision dated 26 January 2023 – Jason Ford
Respondent(s): Shane Renault - Other (Stipendiary Steward) | Charge: Failed to take and reasonable and permissible measures to win race | Outcome: Appeal Dismissed | Background 1. On...
Methven TC 29 January 2023 – R1 – John Morrison
Respondent(s): John Morrison - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving shifting ground outwards | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 1, the Respondent Mr John...
Methven TC 29 January 2023 – R1 – MIGHTY LOGAN
Respondent(s): John Morrison - Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Evidence: Following the running of Race 1, an Information by way of a Protest, was presented by RIB Steward Mr Paul...
Wairio TC 28 January 2023 – R10 – Craig Ferguson
Respondent(s): Craig Ferguson - Driver | Charge: Delaying Start | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 10, the Respondent Driver, Craig Ferguson admitted a breach of Rule...
Wairio TC 28 January 2023 – R4 – Tristan Larsen
Respondent(s): Tristan Larsen - Junior Driver | Charge: Breach of the Push Out Rule | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 4, an Information was filed by Stipendiary...
NZ Metro TC 27 January 2023 – R1 – Mark Smolenski
Respondent(s): Mark John Smolenski - Driver | Charge: Using whip in more than a wrist flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 1, IRT. Your Horse....
Waikato BOP H 26 January 2023 – R2 – Kyle Marshall
Respondent(s): Kyle Marshall - Driver | Charge: Used whip in more than a wrist flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | Mr Dooley alleged that in Race 2, Mr Marshall (KINGSWOOD) used his...
Ashburton RC 19 January 2023 – R4 – Lisa Allpress
Respondent(s): Lisa Allpress - Jockey | Charge: Failing to ride out | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 4, the Respondent, Ms Allpress was charged with a breach...
Non Raceday Request for a Ruling – Written Decision dated 26 January 2023 – TEEING OFF
Respondent(s): Chloe Watson - Trainer | Outcome: Determination | Introduction [1] The Respondent Chloe Watson is the Licensed Greyhound Trainer of TEEING OFF who finished third in...