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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.
Canterbury JC 14 August 2021 – R9 – Kavish Chowdhoory
Respondent(s): Kavish Chowdhoory - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 9, Millenium Hotels & Resorts Rating  65,...
Canterbury JC 14 August 2021 – R8 – Kozzi Asano
Respondent(s): Kozzi Asano - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Mr Asano was charged after Race 8, Heatstore Open Handicap, that...
Canterbury JC 14 August 2021 – R8 – Temyia Taiaroa
Respondent(s): Temyia Taiaroa - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Miss Taiaroa was charged that, as the Rider of CHOSEN PEAK in...
Canterbury JC 14 August 2021 – R7 – Savish Khetoo
Respondent(s): Savish Khetoo - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 7, D Reynolds Electrical Winter Classic, Jockey Savish...
Canterbury JC 14 August 2021 – R4 – Jacob Lowry
Respondent(s): Jacob Lowry - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Jockey Jacob Lowry was charged after Race 4, Couplands Bakeries Celebrating...
Woodville-Pahiatua RC 13 August 2021 – R7 – Liam Kauri
Respondent(s): Liam Kauri - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Mr Williamson explained that Mr Kauri was challenging for the lead...
NZ Metro TC 13 August 2021 – R5 – John Dunn
Respondent(s): John Dunn - Driver | Charge: Unapproved Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Mr Dunn was charged that, as the Driver of AMERICAN SNIPER in Race 5, Hanley...
NZ Metro TC 13 August 2021 – R1 – Protest – Top Hat and Tails
Respondent(s): Ken Barron - Trainer | Outcome: Protest Upheld | SUMMARY OF FACTS: The information alleged that TOP HAT AND TAILS, placed 4th by the Judge in Race 1, Dunstan Horsefeeds...
Waikato RC 14 August 2021 – R1 – Taiki Yanagida
Respondent(s): Taiki Yanagida - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence: This charge arises from the running of Race 1, A Maiden 1200m event....
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 12 August 2021 – Francis McPhee
Respondent(s): Francis McPhee - Handler | Charge: Misconduct | Outcome: Proved | DECISION OF THE ADJUDICATIVE COMMITTEE [1] Information A16152 alleges that on 11 July 2021 at a race...
Canterbury JC 11 August 2021 – R2 – Trudy Thornton
Respondent(s): Trudy Thornton - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of whip prior to the 100 metre. | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 2, the WEST FITZROY...
Canterbury JC 11 August 2021 – R2 – Brett Murray
Respondent(s): Brett Murray - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 2, the West Fitzroy Apartments Maiden, Mr Davidson...
Canterbury JC 11 August 2021 – R9 – Brett Murray
Respondent(s): Brett Murray - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of whip prior to the 100 metres. | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 9, the HOTELIERS CHALLENGE...
Waikato BOP H 12 August 2021 – R3 – Zev Meredith
Respondent(s): Zev Meredith - Junior Driver | Charge: Using whip with more than a flicking motion. | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 3 Mr Mulcay submitted an...
Waikato BOP H 12 August 2021 – R6 – Geoffrey Martin
Respondent(s): Geoffrey Martin - Driver | Charge: Breach of Whip Regulations | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 6 an Information was presented alleging that Mr...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Decision dated 9 August 2021 – Andrew Campbell
Respondent(s): Andrew Campbell - Trainer | Charge: Horse presented to trials with prohibited substance in its metabolism - Dexamethasone | Outcome: Proved | DECISION OF THE...
Whangarei RC 7 August 2021 – R7 – Erin Leighton
Respondent(s): Erin Leighton - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 7, the FIRECO 1400, Mr Williamson...
Canterbury JC 7 August 2021 – R5 – Ryan Elliot
Respondent(s): Ryan Elliot - Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Ryan Elliot was charged  following Race 5, Road Metals Open Handicap, that he...
Canterbury JC 7 August 2021 – R7 – Hazel Schofer
Respondent(s): Hazel Schofer - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Following Race 7, Winning Edge Presentations 124th Winter Cup...
Canterbury JC 7 August 2021 – R8 – Temyia Taiaroa
Respondent(s): Temyia Taiaroa - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | SUMMARY OF FACTS: Ms Taiaroa was charged that, as the Rider of WANNABE ‘N’ PARIS in...