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Woodville-Pahiatua RC 2 October 2022 – R7 – Hamish McNeill
Respondent(s): Hamish McNeill - Jockey | Charge: In that he made a celebratory gesture prior to the finish | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: The film of the incident was shown and Jockey...
Woodville-Pahiatua RC 2 October 2022 – R8 – Shaun Phelan
Respondent(s): Shaun Phelan - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | FACTS: Jockey Shaun Phelan admitted a breach of the Excessive Whip Rule when striking his...
Waikato BOP H 29 September 2022 – R8 – Owen Gillies
Respondent(s): Owen Gillies - Driver | Charge: Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 8, the IKE UNSWORTH...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Reserved Penalty Decision dated 30 September 2022 – Paul Kerr
Respondent(s): Paul Kerr - Trainer | Charge: Failed to Present Horse Free of Prohibited Substances | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: The Respondent, Licensed Trainer, Paul Kerr, is...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 29 September 2022 – Maree Gowan
Respondent(s): Maree Jeanette Gowan - Trainer | Charge: Prohibited Substance | Outcome: Proved | 1. The Racing Integrity Board presented an Information against Ms M J Gowan, charging...
Banks Peninsula TC 25 September 2022 – R11 – NO MATTER WAT
Respondent(s): Olivia Thornley - Junior Driver | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 11, Happy Birthday Pete – I See Gold Mobile Pace,...
Banks Peninsula TC 25 September 2022 – R10 – RUSH
Respondent(s): Craig Thornley - Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 10, Thanks to Murray, Kelly & The Edmonds Family Trot, Stipendiary...
Banks Peninsula TC 25 September 2022 – R6 – Scott Iremonger
Respondent(s): Scott Iremonger - Junior Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 6, Advanced Joinery Limited Mobile Pace, the...
Methven TC 11 September 2022 – R7 – (Heard at Motukarara on 25 September 2022) – Kerryn Tomlinson
Respondent(s): Kerryn Tomlinson - Junior Driver | Charge: Using whip in a continuous manner | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 7, Betavet Junior Drivers...
Marton JC 24 September 2022 – R6 – Lily Sutherland
Respondent(s): Lily Sutherland - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 6, the Respondent admitted a charge of...
Marton JC 24 September 2022 – R4 – Hazel Schofer
Respondent(s): Hazel Schofer - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the Whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 4, the Respondent admitted a charge of...
Whangarei RC 24 September 2022 – R5 – IS THAT SO
Respondent(s): Sam Spratt - Jockey | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | Evidence Following the running of Race 5, an Information was filed Instigating a Protest pursuant to Rule 642(1). The...
NZ Metro TC 22 September 2022 – R4 – Nathan Williamson
Respondent(s): Nathan Williamson - Driver | Charge: Failing to maintain straight course in run home | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 4, Canterbury Spa...
Gore RC 23 September 2022 – R1 – Brett Murray
Respondent(s): Brett Murray - Jockey | Charge: Weighed in Excess Weight | Outcome: Proved | Background Following the running of Race 1 Henderson Livestock, an Information was filed by...
Gore RC 23 September 2022 – R4 – Megan Taylor
Respondent(s): Megan Taylor - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 4, the Respondent Class B Rider Megan Taylor,...
Winton HRC 24 September 2022 – R3 – Brad Williamson
Respondent(s): Brad Williamson - Driver | Charge: Whip and Rein Regulations | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts After the conclusion of the Race 3, Information A19501 was lodged by...
Wyndham HRC 8 September 2022 – R2 (heard 24 September 2022 at Winton) – Andrew Armour
Respondent(s): Andrew Armour - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | Background Mr Andrew Armour was charged under Rule 869(3)(b) careless driving at the Wyndham...
Hawkes Bay RI 10 September 2022 – R9 (heard 17 September 2022 at Riccarton) – Opie Bosson
Respondent(s): Opie Bosson - Jockey | Charge: Breach of Whip Rule | Outcome: Proved | Evidence This was an adjourned hearing heard at Riccarton Park on 17 September 2022. Following...
Hawkes Bay RI 10 September 2022 – R9 (heard 17 September 2022 at Riccarton) – Opie Bosson
Respondent(s): Opie Bosson - Jockey | Charge: Failed to gain permission to leave course | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: This was an adjourned hearing heard at Riccarton Park on 17...
Canterbury JC 17 September 2022 – R8 – ZOULUMINOUS
Respondent(s): John Oatham - Other | Outcome: Determination | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 8, the Applicant, Opie Bosson, Class A Rider, lodged an Information Requesting a...