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Use this search to find decisions made by RIB Adjudicators since 1 July 2021.
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Appeal – Decision in Relation to Costs dated 23 December 2021 – Wiremu Pinn
Respondent(s): Racing Integrity Board - | Charge: Improper Use of Whip | Outcome: Appeal Upheld | Background 1. In a decision dated 16 December 2021 the Tribunal gave its decision on...
Ashburton RC 21 December 2021 – R3 – Brandon May
Respondent(s): Brandon May - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 3, Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr John Oatham presented an...
Ashburton RC 21 December 2021 – R4 – Diego Montes de Oca
Respondent(s): Diego Montes de Oca - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: You used your whip in an excessive manner prior to the 100 metres | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running...
Ashburton RC 21 December 2021 – R3 – Akshay Balloo
Respondent(s): Akshay Balloo - Jockey | Charge: You used your whip in an excessive manner prior to the 100 metres (6 times) | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race...
Auckland TR 20 December 2021 – R12 – Lemmy Douglas
Respondent(s): Lemmy Douglas - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 12, the Respondent L Douglas admitted a...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 20 December 2021 – Calum Weir
Respondent(s): Calum Weir - Trainer | Charge: Misconduct | Outcome: Proved | Introduction [1] Calum John Weir appeared before the Adjudicative Committee (‘the Committee) on 22...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 21 December 2021 – Sharon Donnelly
Respondent(s): Sharon Maree Donnelly - Other (Starter's Assistant) | Charge: Betting at race meetings while officiating | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: The Respondent, Sharon Maree...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 17 December 2021 – Allen Christiansen
Respondent(s): Allen James Christiansen - Trainer | Charge: Misconduct - 3 charges | Outcome: Proved | 1. Mr Christiansen faces three Informations. These are as follows: A 16403: On...
Auckland TR 20 December 2021 – R10 – Lemmy Douglas
Respondent(s): Lemmy Douglas - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 10, the Respondent L Douglas admitted a...
Auckland TC 17 December 2021 – R2 – MAGIC FOUR
Respondent(s): Peter Ferguson - Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following the running of the WELCOME THAMES HRC MEMBERS TO ALEX PARK MBL PACE an Information...
Auckland TR 20 December 2021 – R9 – Doni Prastiyou
Respondent(s): Doni Prastiyou - Jockey | Charge: Consecutive Whip Use | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 9, the Respondent D Prastiyou, admitted a charge...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 18 December 2021 – Lynsey Satherley
Respondent(s): Lynsey Satherley - Jockey | Charge: Unacceptable Use of Whip - consecutive strides | Outcome: Proved | Introduction Following the Waikato RC meeting at Te Rapa on 11...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 15 December 2021 – Matt Brinsdon
Respondent(s): Matt Brinsdon - Trainer | Charge: Horse Movement Regulations | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Information Number A16503 filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr V Munro alleges...
Auckland TC 17 December 2021 – R9 – Scott Phelan
Respondent(s): Scott Phelan - Driver | Charge: Using the Whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following the running of the WOODLANDS...
Wairio TC 18 December 2021 – R5 – SHEZA GIFT
Respondent(s): Nathan Williamson - Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Mr Munro, Stipendiary Steward, alleged that horse 7 SHEZA GIFT in Race 5 galloped over the line and was lapped on...
Wairio TC 18 December 2021 – R5 – Kerryn Tomlinson
Respondent(s): Kerryn Tomlinson - Junior Driver | Charge: Out of position at start | Outcome: Proved | Mr Munro alleged that Ms Tomlinson delayed the start when in the wrong position...
Tapanui RC 19 December 2021 – R8 – Savish Khetoo
Respondent(s): Savish Khetoo - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | Miss Haley alleged that Mr Khetoo struck his mount RINGADINGDING with the whip...
Manawatu RC 18 December 2021 – R4 – Tegan Newman
Respondent(s): Tegan Newman - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 4, the Respondent Ms Tegan Newman admitted a charge of...
Rangiora HRC 19 December 2021 – R11 – Robbie Close
Respondent(s): Robbie Close - Driver | Charge: "you allowed your runner to shift up the track on the final bend and failed to demonstrate the required standard of care" | Outcome:...
Rangiora HRC 19 December 2021 – R3 – Colin DeFilippi
Respondent(s): Colin DeFilippi - Driver | Charge: Used whip on one occasion in the run home free of the rein | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 3, an...