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Use this search to find decisions made by RIB Adjudicators since 1 July 2021.
Decisions by the former Judicial Control Authority for Racing can be found on their website. The decisions will be moved to the RIB website soon.
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 4 March 2022 – Gary Fredrickson
Respondent(s): Gary Fredrickson - Trainer | Charge: Did an improper act by attempting to hide the fact that ROCK ON ANNIE was in season | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Introduction [1]...
Hawkes Bay RI 2 March 2022 – R2 – Kate Hercock
Respondent(s): Kate Hercock - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS Ms Hercock the Rider of MATINEE admitted a breach of Careless Riding in that near...
Hororata TC 6 March 2022 – R4 – Donald Burrows
Respondent(s): Donald Burrows - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving striking a wheel which deflated | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 4, the Respondent...
Hororata TC 6 March 2022 – R3 – Murray Edmonds
Respondent(s): Murray Edmonds - Driver | Charge: Using whip free of the rein | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 3, the Respondent Mr Murray Edmonds...
Auckland TR 5 March 2022 – R9 – Leith Innes
Respondent(s): Leith Innes - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 9, the Group 1 Vodafone NZ Derby, the Respondent Class A...
Auckland TR 5 March 2022 – R 1 – Kozzi Asano
Respondent(s): Kozzi Asano - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 1, the Respondent Class B Rider Kozzi Asano...
Auckland TR 5 March 2022 – R3 and R8 – Michael McNab
Respondent(s): Michael McNab - Jockey | Charge: Failed to make the handicapped weight | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: The Applicant, Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr Oatham filed an...
Auckland TR 5 March 2022 – R2 – Joe Kamaruddin
Respondent(s): Joe Kamaruddin - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 2, the Respondent Class B Rider Joe Kamaruddin...
R Rotorua 3 March 2022 – R2 – Samantha Spratt
Respondent(s): Samantha Spratt - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 2, the MacMillan Accountants 2YO, Mr Jones presented an...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 4 March 2022 – Adam Scott
Respondent(s): Adam Scott - Other (Trackwork Rider) | Charge: Prohibited Substance - THC (Cannabis) | Outcome: Proved | Charge: On the 19th January 2022, at Levin Racecourse, having...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 3 March 2022 – John Murdoch
Respondent(s): John Murdoch - Driver | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | Summary of facts Mr Murdoch drove his horse BIGGLES in Race 11 at the Chertsey TC trials...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 3 March 2022 – Brian Norman
Respondent(s): Brian Norman - Driver | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | Mr Munro, Stipendiary Steward, alleged that Mr Norman used his whip free of the rein on...
NZ Metro TC 3 March 2022 – R2 – Dean Taylor
Respondent(s): Dean Taylor - Trainer | Charge: Presenting two runners with incorrect saddlecloths | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following the running of Race 2, NZB...
Waikato BOP H 2 March 2022 – R1 – Jeff Darby
Respondent(s): Jeff Darby - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Not Proved | Following the running of the UFC AT THE CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR ON SUNDAY MOBILE PACE an Information...
Waikato BOP H 2 March 2022 – R3 – James Stormont
Respondent(s): James Stormont - Driver | Charge: Using the Whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of the TEAM TEAL WINE & CHEESE...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision Published 4 March 2022 – Sheryl Louise Wigg
Respondent(s): Sheryl Louise Wigg - Trainer | Charge: Administering a substance by way of oral syringe (3 charges) | Outcome: Proved | REASONS FOR DECISION OF ADJUDICATIVE COMMITTEE...
Waikouaiti HRC 27 February 2022 – R6 – LAURIES LEGACY
Respondent(s): Brad Williamson - Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | An Information was lodged by Miss Haley under r 870(3) and Breaking Horses Regulations alleging that LAURIES LEGACY...
Waikouaiti HRC 27 February 2022 – R5 – Mark Hurrell
Respondent(s): Mark Hurrell - Junior Driver | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | Miss Haley alleged that in Race 5 Mr Hurrell used his whip and reins in a...
Waikouaiti HRC 27 February 2022 – R3 – Ben Hope
Respondent(s): Ben Hope - Junior Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | Miss Haley alleged that Mr Hope drove carelessly in the early stages of Race 3 checking inside...
Riccarton Park-Canterbury JC 25 February 2022 – R7 – SHE’S RECOMMENDED
Respondent(s): Ross Beckett - Trainer | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Evidence Following the running of Race number 7, an Information was filed Instigating a Protest pursuant to Rule...