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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.
Auckland TC 16 July 2021 – R1 – Steven Reid
Respondent(s): Steven Reid - Trainer | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Evidence: Following the running of race 1 the Good Luck Sam Nov Trot 2200m, Mr Dooley instigated a protest into the...
Wanganui JC 15 July 2021 – R 1 – Timothy Johnson
Respondents: Timothy Johnson - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the Whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 1, the NZB Insurance Pearls Series Race 2060...
Cambridge JC 14 July 2021 – R 9 – Jacqui Fillmore
Respondents: Jacqui Fillmore - Jockey | Charge: Improper Use of Whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: This charge arises from the running of Race 9 the PK Sound 2000m. Â Stipendiary...
Cambridge JC 14 July 2021 – R 1 – Courtney Barnes
Respondents: Courtney Barnes - Jockey | Charge: Improper Riding | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: This charge arises from the running of Race 1 the Nems Medical 1550m. Senior Stipendiary...
GRNZ Request for Review – Reserved Decision dated 13 July 2021 – Phil Green and Geoff Farrell
Respondent(s): Scott Wallis - Other (Chief Stipendiary Steward) | Review Request: Notice of Objection (2) alleging 2 dogs were not entitled to be placed in R5 and R9 on the grounds...
Auckland TC 2 July 2021 – R 2 – Rhys Fensom
Respondents: Rhys Fensom - Driver | Charge: Using the whip free of the rein with more than a wrist flicking motion | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of the...
NZ Metro TC 9 July 2021 – R 2 – Brent Borcoskie
Respondents: Brent Borcoskie - Driver | Charge: Breach of Whip and Rein Regulations | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 2, “Spectators – $15 Daily...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Reserved Decision dated 12 July 2021 – Kirstin Barclay
Respondents: Kirstin Barclay - Driver | Charge: Drove in a manner capable of diminishing horse's chances of winning | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: [1]Â An Information was filed by...
Non Raceday Inquiry – Written Decision dated 9 July 2021 – Mark Hurrell
Respondents: Mark Hurrell - Junior Driver | Charge: Failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure horse was given full opportunity to win or obtain best possible...
Appeal – Reserved Decision dated 9 July 2021 – Angela Turnwald
Respondent(s): Angela Turnwald - Trainer | Charge: Failed to present greyhound for a Race free of prohibited substances | Outcome: Appeal Upheld | EVIDENCE: [1] This is an Appeal by...
R Te Aroha 11 July 2021 – R 3 – Gary Walsh
Respondents: Gary Walsh - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the Whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: This charge arises from the running of Race 3, A Highweight event over 2200m. An...
R Te Aroha 11 July 2021 – R 3 – Clayton Chipperfield
Respondents: Clayton Chipperfield - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the Whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: This charge arises from the running of Race 3, A Highweight event over...
NZ Metropolitan TC 11 July 2021 – R 5 – John Charles Morrison
Respondents: John Charles Morrison - Junior Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Mr Williams gave evidence and used video coverage to show that racing into...
Appeal – Decision dated 5 July 2021 – Jo-Ann Buckland-Stevens
Respondents: Shane Renault - Other (Stipendiary Steward) | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Appeal Dismissed | EVIDENCE: Background  On 3 June 2021 the New Zealand Metropolitan...
Marton JC 10 July 2021 – R 4 – Ryan Elliot
Respondents: Ryan Elliot - Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: The Stewards charged Mr Elliot with a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) in that Ryan Elliot (BLACK...
Waikato RC 10 July 2021 – R 4 – Lynsey Satherley
Respondents: Lynsey Satherley - Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the Whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: This charge arises from the running of Race 4. An Information was filed...
Waikato RC 10 July 2021 – R 1 – Erin Leighton
Respondents: Erin Leighton - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the Whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: This charge arises from the running of Race 1. An Information was...
Forbury Park TC 8 July 2021 – R 8 – Ian Goodman
Respondents: Ian Goodman - Driver | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Miss Haley alleged that Mr Goodman drove carelessly on the final bend when allowing his...
Waverley RC 9 July 2021 – R 8 – Johnathan Parkes
Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 8 (Nufarm), Information A14567 was filed with the Adjudicative Committee. It was alleged that Mr...
Ashburton RC 8 July 2021 – R 1 – Sanu Toolooa
Respondents: Sanu Toolooa - Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Failing to ride horse out to end of race | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Mr Toolooa was charged that he failed to ride his mount,...