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Ashburton RC 7 April 2021 – R 5 (instigating a protest) – Chair, Mr S Ching
The protest was upheld with amended result as follows:1st - CAITLYN JAY (4)2nd - ROMANTIC WHISPER (3)3rd - GRANITE RIDGE (6)4th - BLAIR FLIGHT (2)5th - MAMA SANS (1)6th - TARABEEBEE...
Adjourned Hearing NZ Metropolitan TC 9 April 2021 – R 8 (heard 11 April 2021 at Methven) – Chair, Mr D Anderson
RACEDAY JUDICIAL COMMITTEE DECISIONInformant: Mr N Ydgren - Chief Stipendiary StewardRespondent: Mr B Hope – Junior DriverInformation No: A13295Meeting: NZ Metropolitan Trotting...
R Tauranga 5 April 2021 – R 3 – Chair, Mr A Smith
The charge of Careless Riding is dismissed.
Waikato BOP H 8 April 2021 – R 3 (instigating a protest) – Chair, Mr A Godsalve
PRETTY PETITE was disqualifed from its 4th placing in the race.The official placings became:1st EMMA JOY2nd AHWEL3rd ...
Non Raceday Inquiry RIU v K Cameron – Decision dated 31 March 2021 – Chair, Mr S Ching
BEFORE A JUDICIAL COMMITTEEIN THE MATTER of the New Zealand - Rules of Harness - - RacingIN THE MATTER of Information No. A13290BETWEEN CLAIRE TIBBSStipendiary Steward for the Racing...
Riverton RC 5 April 2021 – R 6 (request for a ruling) – Chair, Mr P Knowles
It’s clear from the videos and evidence given that SERAPHIC was being difficult at the start despite the best efforts of the Starter’s Assistant. Miss Gestain was not...
Riverton RC 5 April 2021 – R 7 – Chair, Mr P Knowles
Mr Chowdhoory admitted the charge and it is found proved.
Appeal G Smith v RIU – Written Decision of Appeals Tribunal dated 6 April 2021 – Chair, Prof G Hall
BEFORE AN APPEALS TRIBUNAL OFTHE JUDICIAL CONTROL AUTHORITYUNDER THE RACING ACT 2003AND IN THE MATTER of the New Zealand Rules of Harness RacingBETWEEN-GAVIN SMITHAppellantAND-RACING...
Manawatu RC 3 April 2021 – R 6 – Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
As Mr Pinn admitted the breach, it was deemed to be proved.
Matamata RC 31 March 2021 – R 5 – Chair, Hon J W Gendall QC
As the breach was admitted, it was deemed proved.
Non Raceday Inquiry RIU v R T McIlwrick – Decision dated 1 April 2021 – Chair, Mr N Skelt
BEFORE A JUDICIAL COMMITTEEOF THE JUDICIAL CONTROL AUTHORITYHELD AT CHRISTCHURCHIN THE MATTER of the New Zealand - Rules of Harness - - RacingIN THE MATTER of Information No....
NZ Metro TC 3 April 2021 – R 1 – Chair, Mr D Anderson
Mr Holmes having admitted the breach; the charge was found proved.
NZ Metropolitan TC 3 April 2021 – R 5 (instigating a protest) – Chair, Mr D Anderson
The protest was upheld, MYSTIC MAX was disqualified from the race and the amended result is as follows.1st - 4 HIGHGROVE2nd - 5 ELLARIA SAND3rd - 3 WY FI4th - 6 KOWHAI SUNSET5th - 2...
Riverton RC 3 April 2021 – R 2 – Chair, Prof G Hall
Mr Johnson admitted the charge and it is found proved.
Riverton RC 3 April 2021 – R 7 – Chair, Prof G Hall
Mr Aukett admitted the charge and it is found proved.
Riverton RC 3 April 2021 – R 8 – Chair, Prof G Hall
Mr Campbell admitted the charge and it is found proved.
Auckland RC 3 April 2021 – R 6 (instigating a protest) – Chair, G Jones
Accordingly, the protest is dismissed, and the Judges placings stand.1st - No. 6 MAI TAI2nd - No. 11 MONTANA MIST3rd - No. 1 HEZTHEWONFORUS 4th - No. 4 RIPPEDThe Committee authorised...
Riverton RC 3 April 2021 – R 6 – Chair, Prof G Hall
P Harris - Trainer - Presented "RIVERFALLS" with the incorrect saddle cloth. Penalty - $50 fine.
NZ Metropolitan TC 26 March 2021 – R 3 – Chair, Mr R McKenzie
The charge is found proved.
NZ Metropolitan TC 26 March 2021 – R 6 – Chair, Mr R McKenzie
Mr DeFilippi having admitted the charge, the charge was found proved.