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Use this search to find decisions made by RIB Adjudicators since 1 July 2021.
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Waikato RC 4 September 2021 – R5 – Ryan Elliot
Respondent(s): Ryan Elliot - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 5 (Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders Stakes) R Elliot was...
R Te Aroha 5 September 2021 – R7 – Erin Leighton
Respondent(s): Erin Leighton - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 7 Ms E Leighton was charged with striking her...
NZ Metro TC 8 August 2021 – R2 (heard 5 September 2021 at Addington) – Brent Weaver
Respondent(s): Brent Weaver - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Mr Weaver has been charged that, as the Driver of MRS WASHINGTON in Race 2,...
Ashburton RC 6 September 2021 – R2 – Racha Cuneen
Respondent(s): Racha Cuneen - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 2, Happy Birthday Gonzo Maiden, Jockey Racha Cuneen was charged...
Ashburton TC 5 September 2021 – R1 – Alan Edge
Respondent(s): Alan Edge - Other (Amateur Driver) | Charge: Using Whip in Unapproved Manner | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Mr Edge was charged after Race 1, Betavet Amateur...
Cambridge JC 2 September 2021 – R6 – Sam Weatherley
Respondent(s): Sam Weatherley - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following the running of Race 6 (Group One Turf Bar 1300) Jockey Sam Weatherley...
Cambridge JC 2 September 2021 – R5 – Trudy Thornton
Respondent(s): Trudy Thornton - Jockey | Charge: Used whip above shoulder height | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 5 (Manning Investments Ltd 1300) Jockey Trudy...
Cambridge JC 2 September 2021 – R4 – Vinnie Colgan
Respondent(s): Vinnie Colgan - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 4 (Marsh Racing New Stables 1550) Jockey Vinnie Colgan was...
Waikato BOP H 3 September 2021 – R7- Dylan Ferguson
Respondent(s): Dylan Ferguson - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: After Race 7 Mr Mulcay presented an Information in which he alleged that Mr Dylan...
Invercargill HRC 2 September 2021 – R4 – Craig Ferguson
Respondent(s): Craig Ferguson - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: At the conclusion of Race 4 the Nevele R Stud Mobile Pace 2200m an Information (A16002)...
NZMTC 3 September 2021 – R6 – Ricky May
Respondent(s): Ricky May - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving Striking Wheel | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 6, Avon City Ford Mobile Trot, Mr May was charged with...
Egmont RC 3 September 2021 – R6 – Elen Nicholas
Respondent(s): Elen Nicholas - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Mr Goodwin said Ms Nicholas had used the whip above the maximum...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 4 September 2021 – Darryn Simpson
Respondent(s): Darryn Simpson - Trainer | Charge: Misconduct | Outcome: Proved | DECISION OF ADJUDICATIVE COMMITTEE [1] The Informant, the RIB, has laid information A4837 with respect...
Ashburton RC 1 September 2021 – R10 – Corey Campbell
Respondent(s): Corey Campbell - Jockey | Charge: You used your whip in an excessive manner prior to the 100 metres | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 10, Tarbotton...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 30 August 2021 – Michael Boyle and Kevin Boyle
Respondent(s): Michael Boyle - Trainer, Kevin Boyle - Stablehand | Charge: Prohibited Substance | Outcome: Proved | DECISION OF ADJUDICATIVE COMMITTEE [1] The Informant, the Racing...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 26 August 2021 – Kelly Lincoln-Papuni
Respondent(s): Kelly Lincoln-Papuni - Trainer | Charge: Weight variance of more than 1.5 kg (from previous start) | Outcome: Proved | DECISION OF ADJUDICATIVE COMMITTEE DATED 26...
Gore HRC 12 August 2021 – R6 (heard 15 August 2021 at Oamaru) – Written Penalty Decision – Sarah O’Reilly
Respondent(s): Sarah O'Reilly - Junior Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | PENALTY DECISION OF THE ADJUDICATIVE COMMITTEE [1] In the Committee’s decision of 20...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 19 August 2021 – Trent John Yesberg
Respondent(s): Trent John Yesberg - Trainer | Charge: Failed to Present Horses Free of Prohibited Substances | Outcome: Proved | [1] THE CHARGES: Information A15804: The Information...
Gore HRC 12 August 2021 – R6 (heard 15 August 2021 at Oamaru) – Sarah O’Reilly
Respondent(s): Sarah O'Reilly - Junior Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | RESERVED DECISION OF THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE [1] Information A16501 alleges the Respondent,...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 19 August 2021 – Trent Agent and Kimberly Williams
Respondent(s): Trent Agent - Trainer, Kimberly Williams - Trainer | Charge: Weight up from previous start | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Introduction [1] This is the penalty decision...