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Use this search to find decisions made by RIB Adjudicators since 1 July 2021.
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R Rotorua 29 April 2022 – R1 – Barry Donoghue
Respondent(s): Barry Donoghue - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | FACTS: Class D Rider Mr B Donoghue admitted a charge of Careless Riding in that with 1450m to...
R Rotorua 29 April 2022 – R1 – Stephan Karnicnik
Respondent(s): Stephan Karnicnik - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Class D Jockey Mr Karnicnik admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i)...
Cambridge JC 30 April 2022 – R8 – Jonathan Riddell
Respondent(s): Jonathan Riddell - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | FACTS: Mr Riddell the Rider of “THELONGERULOOK”, admitted a breach of Rule...
Cambridge JC 30 April 2022 – R6 – Rahul Beemud
Respondent(s): Rahul Beemud - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | FACTS: Mr Beemud admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that he struck his...
Rangiora HRC 1 May 2022 – R6 – Lionel Dobbs
Respondent(s): Lionel Dobbs - Other (Graduation Driver) | Charge: Using whip with more than a wrist only flicking motion and free of the rein | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following...
Rangiora HRC 1 May 2022 – R1 – MASTERLY and EL CONQUEROR
Respondent(s): Bob Butt - Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 1, Lone Star Sires 3YO Prelude Stakes Mobile Trot, the Applicant, Stipendiary...
Otago RC 1 May 2022 – R3 – Brandon May
Respondent(s): Brandon May - Jockey | Charge: excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | Mr Davidson alleged that Mr May struck his mount six times prior to the 100 metres in Race...
Invercargill HRC 30 April 2022 – R6 – Alex Milne
Respondent(s): Alex Milne - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: At the conclusion of Race 6 the Foveaux Communications Ltd Mobile Pace, an Information...
Invercargill HRC 30 April 2022 – R2 – Robbie Close
Respondent(s): Robbie Close - Driver | Charge: Whip & Rein Regulations 4.4 | Outcome: Proved | After the conclusion of Race 2, Coats & Schuck Jewellers Fillies & Mares...
Wanganui JC 30 April 2022 – R2 – Bridget Grylls
Respondent(s): Bridget Grylls - Jockey | Charge: careless riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 2, the Respondent Ms Grylls admitted a charge of careless...
Wanganui JC 30 April 2022 – R2 – Mereana Hudson
Respondent(s): Mereana Hudson - Jockey | Charge: careless riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 2, the Respondent Ms M Hudson admitted a charge of...
South Canterbury RC 28 April 2022 – R3 – Craig Harrison
Respondent(s): Craig Harrison - Judge | Charge: Failed to place AUNT CINDY and ROW OF EIGHTS (dead heat) according to the order in which their noses have reached the winning post. |...
South Canterbury RC 28 April 2022 – R3 – Brett Murray
Respondent(s): Brett Murray - Jockey | Charge: Shifting ground causing a check. | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 3, the Respondent Class A Rider Mr Brett...
South Canterbury RC 28 April 2022 – R1 – Akshay Balloo
Respondent(s): Akshay Balloo - Jockey | Charge: Striking mount 6 times prior to the 100 metres. | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 1, the Respondent Mr Akshay...
Ashburton TC 25 April 2022 – R5 – Phil Williamson
Respondent(s): Phil Williamson - Trainer | Charge: Failed to affix gear correctly | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Trainer P Williamson admitted a breach of Rule 864(2)(d) in that he...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 27 April 2022 – Leah Hibell
Respondent(s): Leah Hibell - Junior Driver | Charge: incorrect barrier position | Outcome: Proved | Ms Hibell admitted a charge in that she permitted her mare to start from the...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 27 April 2022 – Zac Butcher
Respondent(s): Zac Butcher - Driver | Charge: starting in incorrect position | Outcome: Proved | Mr Butcher admitted a charge in that he permitted his mare to start from the incorrect...
GRNZ Request for Review – Written Decision dated 26 April 2022 – Bob Pringle
Respondent(s): Scott Wallis - Other (Steward) | Review Request: Review of decision to stand Greyhound down for failing to pursue. | Outcome: Determination | BACKGROUND: 1. Following...
Canterbury JC 23 April 2022 – R6 – Diego Montes de Oca
Respondent(s): Diego Montes de Oca - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Using whip above shoulder height | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 6, Waimakariri...
Canterbury JC 23 April 2022 – R3 – Gosen Jogoo
Respondent(s): Gosen Jogoo - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 3, Double Tree by Hilton Karaka Rating 65, Class A Rider,...