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Use this search to find decisions made by RIB Adjudicators since 1 July 2021.
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NZ Metro TC 1 October 2021 – R1 – John Versteeg
Respondent(s): John Versteeg - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving Striking Wheel | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Mr Versteeg was charged that, as the Driver of BOURBON ON THE...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 28 September 2021 – John McInerney
Respondent(s): John McInerney - Trainer | Charge: Failed to scratch dogs by the required time and no reserve dog was denied a start | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Introduction [1] This...
R Tauranga 26 September 2021 – R5 (instigating a protest) – MUSE and ARABIA
Respondent(s): Joe Kamaruddin - Apprentice Jockey, Terry Wenn - Trainer | Outcome: Protest Dismissed | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following the running of Race 5 (NZB Insurance Pearl Series)...
R Tauranga 26 September 2021 – R4 – Courtney Barnes
Respondent(s): Courtney Barnes - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 4 Ms Barnes was charged with striking her mount “LED ZED”...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 28 September 2021 – Darren Keast
Respondent(s): Darren James Keast - Junior Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Mr Keast is charged that, at the meeting of NZ Metropolitan TC held...
NZ Metro TC 24 September 2021 – R11 – Gavin Smith
Respondent(s): Gavin Smith - Driver | Charge: Using Whip in More Than a Wrist Only Flicking Motion | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Mr Smith was charged that, as the Driver of...
NZ Metro TC 24 September 2021 – R7 – Terry Chmiel
Respondent(s): Terry Chmiel - Driver | Charge: Using Whip in More Than Wrist Only Flicking Motion | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 7, Graphite Developments Ltd...
Waikato BOP H 3 September 2021 – R4 (heard 23 September 2021 at Cambridge) – Todd Mitchell
Respondent(s): Todd Mitchell - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Note: This matter was heard at Cambridge on 23 September 2021, prior to the...
Waikato BOP H 3 September 2021 – R4 (heard 23 September 2021 at Cambridge) – Todd Mitchell
Respondent(s): Todd Mitchell - Driver | Charge: Misconduct | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: This matter was heard prior to racing commencing at Cambridge on 23 September 2021....
Appeal – Costs Ruling of Appeals Tribunal dated 27 September 2021 – Daniel Laing
Respondent(s): Racing Integrity Board - | Charge: Betting when working as Starter | COSTS RULING OF APPEALS TRIBUNAL Dated this 27th day of September 2021 1. By a decision dated 14...
Matamata RC 25 September 2021 – R8 – Wiremu Pinn
Respondent(s): Wiremu Pinn - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following the running of Race 8 Mr Pinn was charged with using his...
Matamata RC 25 September 2021 – R5 – Samantha Spratt
Respondent(s): Samantha Spratt - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following the running of Race 5 Ms Samantha Spratt was charged with careless...
Matamata RC 25 September 2021 – R4 – Lynsey Satherley
Respondent(s): Lynsey Satherley - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following the running of Race 4 Ms Lynsey Satherley the Rider of FLASH...
Matamata RC 25 September 2021 – R3 – Joe Kamaruddin
Respondent(s): Joe Kamaruddin - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Used Whip Forward of the Shoulder | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 3 Mr Joe Kamaruddin was charged with...
Cambridge JC 22 September 2021 – R9 – Wiremu Pinn
Respondent(s): Wiremu Pinn - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Failing to Ride Out | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 9 Mr W Pinn was charged with failing to ride his...
Gore RC 24 September 2021 – R3 – Chris Johnson
Respondent(s): Chris Johnson - Jockey | Charge: Used whip in three consecutive strides | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 3 the O’Connor Richmond Maiden...
Gore RC 24 September 2021 – R8 (request for a ruling) – CURVE
Respondent(s): Michael Pitman - Trainer | Outcome: Determination | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 8 the Hokonui Suzuki Handicap an Information was filed (A15860) by...
Waikato BOP H 23 September 2021 – R5 – Luk Chin
Respondent(s): Luk Chin - Driver | Charge: Breach of Whip Regulations | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: An Information was lodged following Race 5 alleging that Driver Dr L Chin...
Hawkes Bay RI 18 September 2021 – R8 (heard 23 September 2021) – Temyia Taiaroa
Respondent(s): Temyia Taiaroa - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Subsequent to the running of Race 8 (Caro Meo Bayleys Fashion in the...
Wanganui JC 23 September 2021 – R3 – Dean Parker
Respondent(s): Dean Parker - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: The Information alleged a breach of Rule 638 (3)(f)(vii) in that Mr...