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Use this search to find decisions made by RIB Adjudicators since 1 July 2021.
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Wellington RC 19 March 2022 – R1 – Kozzi Asano
Respondent(s): Kozzi Asano - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | FACTS: Mr Kozzi Asano the Rider of “DISS IS DRAMATIC” admitted a breach of Rule...
R Tauranga 20 March 2022 – R2 – Kozzi Asano
Respondent(s): Kozzi Asano - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures in the final straight to obtain the best possible finishing position |...
Wyndham HRC 19 March 2022 – R8 – Sam Thornley
Respondent(s): Sam Thornley - Junior Driver | Charge: Push out | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 8, MLT Wyndham Cup, an Information A16046 was filed by...
NZ Metro TC 18 March 2022 – R8 – Ben Hope
Respondent(s): Ben Hope - Junior Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following the running of Race 8, Storer Motors Mobile Pace, the Respondent,...
Ashburton RC 17 March 2022 – R8 – Krishna Mudhoo
Respondent(s): Krishna Mudhoo - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 8, the Respondent Class A Rider, Krishna Mudhoo admitted a...
Ashburton RC 7 March 2022 – R9 – Tanya Jonker
Respondent(s): Tanya Jonker - Jockey | Charge: Struck her mount MADAM SEQUOIA with her whip 7 times prior to the 100 metres | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 17 March 2022 – Vinnie Colgan
Respondent(s): Vinnie Colgan - Jockey | Charge: Use of whip in consecutive strides | Outcome: Proved | Introduction Background Information [1] This charge arises from the meeting...
Timaru HRC 16 March 2022 – R6 – Graeme Telfer
Respondent(s): Graeme Telfer - Driver | Charge: Using whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following the running of Race 6, Equine...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 6 March 2022 – Tim Williams
Respondent(s): Tim Williams - Driver | Charge: Race Duelling. | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Mr Williams admitted a charge from the Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s meeting...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 7 March 2022 (with addendum) – Brad Williamson
Respondent(s): Brad Williamson - Driver | Charge: Driving in manner capable of diminishing his horse's chances of winning by failing to ease his drive | Outcome: Proved | Evidence [1]...
Non Raceday Request for a Ruling – Written Decision dated 15 March 2022 – EL DORADO
Respondent(s): Scott Dickson - Trainer | Outcome: Determination | REQUEST: The Applicant the RIB seeks a Ruling under Rule 1004D(2) of the NZ Harness Rules of Racing, that horse “EL...
Auckland TR 13 March 2022 – R5 – WAIMOKU FALLS
Respondent(s): Stephen Marsh - Trainer | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Evidence Following the running of Race number 5, an Information was filed Instigating a Protest pursuant to Rule...
Auckland TR 13 March 2022 – R9 – Jonathan Parkes
Respondent(s): Jonathan Parkes - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Whip Use | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 9, an Information was filed alleging that Mr Parkes...
Auckland TR 13 March 2022 – R6 – Mathew Cameron
Respondent(s): Mathew Cameron - Jockey | Charge: Consecutive Whip Use | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 6, the Respondent Mathew Cameron, admitted a charge...
Auckland TR 13 March 2022 – R9 – Elen Nicholas
Respondent(s): Elen Nicholas - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive Whip Use | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 9, the Respondent Elen Nicholas (Apprentice...
Auckland TR 13 March 2022 – R5 – Mathew Cameron
Respondent(s): Mathew Cameron - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 5, the Respondent Class A Rider M Cameron admitted a...
Waikato BOP H 10 March 2022 – R6 – Zev Meredith
Respondent(s): Zev Meredith - Junior Driver | Charge: Using the Whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of the McMILLAN HOMES 2022...
Waikato-BOP H 10 March 2022 – R4 – FLYING SCOTSMAN
Respondent(s): Kyle Marshall - Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Following the running of the HIDDEN LAKES HOTEL HANDICAP TROT an Information instigating a protest was lodged by...
Westport TC 13 March 2022 – R4 – Gerard O’Reilly
Respondent(s): Gerard O'Reilly - Driver | Charge: Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 4, the...
Riccarton Park-Canterbury JC 10 March 2022 – R7 – Kavish Chowdhoory
Respondent(s): Kavish Chowdhoory - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 7, Martin Collins Rating 65, the...