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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.
Hawkes Bay RI 9 July 2022 – R3 – Kelsey Hannan
Respondent(s): Kelsey Hannan - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: careless riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 3, the Respondent Ms K Hannan defended a charge...
NZ Metro TC 8 July 2022 – R9 – Matthew Williamson
Respondent(s): Matthew Williamson - Driver | Charge: Driving carelessly when shifting ground outwards when not fully clear of MARK DUNNETT which broke checking trailing runners. |...
NZ Metro TC 8 July 2022 – R4 – JIMMY JAMES MAGUIRE
Respondent(s): Richard May - Driver | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Summary of Facts:Â Following the running of Race 4, the Hire King Moblie Pace, the Applicant, Mr Ben Hope, Driver of...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 6 July 2022 – Sarah O’Reilly
Respondent(s): Sarah O'Reilly - Junior Driver | Charge: Failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures. | Outcome: Proved | Background [1] This hearing is a matter arising...
NZ Metro TC 3 July 2022 – R4 – Sam Thornley
Respondent(s): Sam Thornley - Junior Driver | Charge: Contacting track pylon. | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 4, Stipendiary Steward Mr Paul Williams...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 4 July 2022 – Maurice McKendry
Respondent(s): Maurice McKendry - Driver | Charge: Failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures | Outcome: Proved | Introduction [1] Driver Mr Maurice McKendry denied a...
Invercargill HRC 1 July 2022 – R4 – Phillip Devery
Respondent(s): Phillip Devery - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND After the running of Race 4 The Peninsula Beachfront Resort Mobile Pace 2200m,...
NZ Metro TC 1 July 2022 – R1 – Michael Heenan
Respondent(s): Michael Heenan - Driver | Charge: Breach of the Pushout Rule | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 1, Balancing Your Books Mobile Pace, an...
NZ Metro TC 1 July 2022 – R5 – Katie Cox
Respondent(s): Katie Cox - Driver | Charge: Careless driving striking a wheel | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 5, Taming the Taxes Mobile Pace, the...
Canterbury JC 30 June 2022 – R3 – GLOBAL BEAUTY
Respondent(s): Brandon May - Jockey | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 3, NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race, an Information was filed instigating a...
Taranaki RI 1 July 2022 – R8 – Lemmy Douglas
Respondent(s): Lemmy Douglas - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Following the running of Race 8, the “NEXT RACEDAY SATURDAY...
Taranaki RI 1 July 2022 – R2 – Dylan Turner
Respondent(s): Dylan Turner - Jockey | Charge: Failed to make weight | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: Mr Turner was charged with a breach of Rule 330(3)(c) in that he failed to make the...
Hawkes Bay RI 2 July 2022 – R7 – Dylan Turner
Respondent(s): Dylan Turner - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 7, the Respondent D Turner admitted a charge alleging...
Hawkes Bay RI 2 July 2022 – R2 – Nick Downs
Respondent(s): Nick Downs - Jockey | Charge: Consecutive use of whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 2, the Respondent Mr N Downs, admitted a charge...
NZ Metro TC 3 July 2022 – R2 – Max Hill
Respondent(s): Max Hill - Junior Driver | Charge: Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. | Outcome: Proved | Summary of Facts: Following the running of Race 2, Respondent...
Invercargill HRC 1 July 2022 – R1 – Daniel Anderson
Respondent(s): Daniel Anderson - Junior Driver | Charge: Delaying the start of the race | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND After the running of Race 1 Level One Restaurant and Bar Trot...
Invercargill HRC 1 July 2022 – R1 – Tim Robertson
Respondent(s): Tim Robertson - Driver | Charge: Whip and Rein Regulations | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND After the running of Race 1 Level One Restaurant and Bar Trot 2200m,...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 30 June 2022 – Ricki L Herbert and David A Marshall
Respondent(s): David Anthony Marshall - Owner, Ricki Lloyd Herbert - Owner | Charge: Misconduct | Outcome: Proved | Preliminary Matter:Â Non Raceday Inquiry Decision dated 3 June 2022...
Auckland TC 30 June 2022 – R7 – Zev Meredith
Respondent(s): Zev Meredith - Junior Driver | Charge: Using the Whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. | Outcome: Proved | Introduction Following the running of Race 7 an...
Amberley RC 25 June 2022 – R5 – Brandon May
Respondent(s): Brandon May - Jockey | Charge: Using whip more than 5 times prior to 100 metres | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS Following the running of Race 5, Mr Brandon May,...