Chief Stipe

Allegedly there is an RIB report circulating regarding this matter. Presumably leaked. As per the title of this Topic - if this is true has the RIB really changed under new management?

Didn't go too bad. Broke at the start but paced the whole way once going. Made up a heap of ground. Good effort.

Woops my bad. She had another trial on 30 April at Motukarrara.

When did she have her second trial? The Stipes said two trials but it seems she has had only one official trial.

Get on and get plenty Brods!!!!

That would ruin the conspiracy narrative!

The other two place getters are useful ponies as well!!!! Both smashed the record and worked hard to catch Sundees Son and only 0.2 seconds behind him!

MEETING NEWS Hawke's Bay May 26 Meeting now at Otaki The meeting scheduled for Hawke’s Bay on Thursday 26 May will now be conducted by the Otaki-Maori RC at Otaki. The Hastings track has undergone remedial/renovation work post the Hawke’s Bay Cup meeting and this work has taken longer than anticipated. The R65 2000m scheduled for this meeting will now be run over 2100m.

The usual suspects are raising doubts about how the record could be smashed by 4 seconds. Let's face it Sundees Son is one of the best if not THE best trotter to grace our tracks. Incidentally the first 3 home knocked the record for 6.

Sundees Son smashes the NZ Record for 2700m going 3:16.3.

Racing regulator issued up to 300 warnings to greyhound trainers over health and welfare failures in under a year EXCLUSIVE 05/05/2022 Michael Morrah Newshub can reveal up to 300 warnings have been issued to greyhound trainers for health and welfare failures in less than a year. The head of the Racing Integrity Board says "almost all" kennels visited since its inception last year have been issued with improvement notices. And now a resignation at the top echelons of the sport is also imminent. Mike Clement, chief executive of the Racing Integrity Board, said the organisation has issued between 200 and 300 improvement notices against the kennels it's been auditing. Problems identified include: Unvaccinated dogs Unapproved medications being used Treatment records not being kept An increase in dental issues More dogs found at some kennels than official records show And improvement notices were not handed out to just a couple of trainers. "A large number of those have been issued and I would be reasonably confident that that applies to almost all kennels," said Clement. He said it's become clear many don't understand what the rules are. "I think everybody's expectation is they should, [but] the reality is that they don't - they don't universally know what the standard is." Asked if it was good enough though they don't know what's expected in 2022, Clement said it's fair that it's called out. "I think if you were to reflect on what's gone on in previous years, you would say your point is well made. It's not good enough." Will Appelbe, investigations and rapid response manager for animal rights group SAFE, said given previous damning reviews, such widespread non-compliance is inexcusable. "At this point, I don't think the minister has any other choice but to ban greyhound racing." And that's still on the cards. "There are still very disturbing and concerning things occurring," Racing Minister Grant Robertson said. "That's why the Racing Integrity Board is doing its job. We have said this industry is on notice. "If they don't improve, they run the risk of closure." Greyhound Racing NZ chief executive Glenda Hughes told Newshub greyhound racing is an industry like any other. "It's a family of people and what we do have is we do have some problem children." On Wednesday night, Newshub revealed one of the country's most successful trainers John McInerney has been charged by the Racing Integrity Board over racing a dog while it was injured. Newshub also obtained photos of injured dogs he was in charge of. Asked if McInerney was one of the problem children she was referring to, Hughes remained coy. "From my perspective, I would not be willing to actually identify anybody as to who's the problem children and who isn't." She said the images are distressing. "Our staff get really upset about any images of that type, so yes it is disappointing. But what I can say is that the majority of our people that run racing dogs, they are not doing that." As for the audits, Hughes acknowledges there's work to do, saying attention by trainers had "slipped". However, she said all registered racing dogs are now up to date with their vaccinations after the audits showed there were problems. Hughes announced her resignation as chief executive of Greyhound Racing NZ on Wednesday afternoon. A statement from chairman Sean Hannan said Hughes had only intended to be acting chief for six months when appointed in 2019. The statement said a new CEO will be appointed in the next two months but Hughes would stay on to help the new boss until the end of the year. Hughes told Newshub that the biggest challenge has been trying to portray greyhound racing in a positive light to the public. "The majority of people involved in greyhound racing really care about their dogs, they love their dogs and they do their absolute best for them," she said.

Is it because Woodville was abandoned?

Are you saying he wasn't kennelled?

But there is no grey with those pushing the re-homing agenda. They are all or nothing. In reality it is an emotional political tactic aimed at ending racing. Extreme cases that are being used to further the agenda of stopping racing. Perhaps the Industry should fund free disposal of post racing stock. In the case of these dogs - why did the organisation accepting the dogs not make an issue of it at the time? Why not address the alleged issues as soon as they were identified? I suggest the reason they didn't is because they wanted to build up a quantum of "evidence" as one individual case has very little weight. Find a sympathetic journalist (Morrah) and then ramp up the noise to time with a political review or milestone.

The way things are going you will have to find a paddock for your retired horses to hog all day. Unfortunately the industry has bought into "every animal needs to be rehomed" which is just politically driven by the woke green left. I wonder where all the "retired" dairy cows go?

Last Race Dates: Sozins Comet last raced in March 2015. Impressive Chase - Nov 2021. Mattie Blueblood - July 2017 Lonely Baxter - June 2019 Most of these were bred from.

Just one obvious observation that is odd about this story. Timing is another one. So the antagonists sit on this stuff for how long? Surely they should have complained after one dog? Is the story timed to coincide with a review milestone?

So you are anti racing?

A few obvious things don't add up with this story.

Racing regulator inquires into condition of dogs owned by John McInerney, NZ's most prolific greyhound trainer EXCLUSIVE 17 minutes ago Michael Morrah Warning: This story contains images and descriptions that may upset some viewers. Newshub has obtained multiple photos and descriptions of injured greyhounds linked to the South Island's most successful trainer, John McInerney. An independent vet says the images warrant investigation, while animal rights group SAFE described the condition of the dogs as disgraceful. McInerney oversees the largest number of racing dogs in the country. Newshub can reveal he was recently charged by the Racing Integrity Board (RIB) for racing another dog when it had an open wound - its tail bone. In the photos supplied to Newshub, another dog, Homebush Bayern, is seen with a large, partially-healed wound on his right shoulder, and a fresh wound on the back consistent with bite marks from another dog. Homebush Ramona had an infected dislocated toe that had to be amputated. Other dogs had sores on their legs. Photos of them were taken shortly after the former racing dogs were dropped off at a rehoming kennel. All were trained by John McInerney, although he denied that eight of his 11 dogs were in a poor condition when they arrived. "That's not true," he said. But Will Appelbe, SAFE investigations and rapid response manager, said the images are "seriously concerning". "This is one of the biggest trainers in the country, he races about 200 dogs a year. Eleven dogs went to this kennel and eight of them have serious issues - that's a huge red flag." Newshub has been leaked notes about the dogs' conditions. Impressive Chase was 75 percent blind in one eye, "terrified of humans" and "aggressive"; Mattie Blueblood and Lonely Baxter had wounds that needed stitches; and Sozin's Comet was 6kg underweight and had severe worms. Helen Beattie, Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa managing director, said it warrants further investigation. "We need more information, but certainly from the numbers coming through, the injuries seen, there absolutely needs to be further scrutiny of what's going on here." Beattie was formerly New Zealand's chief veterinary officer and now runs an independent, science-led animal welfare company. Her biggest concern is the marks seen on some of the dogs, which she believes are pressure sores. "That speaks to a much more chronic, long-term husbandry issue where these animals are lying on hard surfaces for long periods of time that are causing those pressure sores," she said. "We should be concerned about that - that's not acceptable." Welfare rules state: Bedding must be provided at all times and the bed must be raised off the ground. Greyhounds are to be protected from injury by other greyhounds Immediate veterinary care must be provided for sick or injured greyhounds John McInerney has made over $1 million so far this season and has 191 racing dogs - the largest number of any trainer in the country. Newshub understands the injured dogs came from a property in Darfield, and that several dogs had advanced issues with worms. Beattie said the higher the population density in an area, the harder parasites become to control. McInerney has been charged by the RIB for failing to provide proper care for another dog, Homebush Hero, by not checking it for injury prior to racing. Evidence at his hearing showed the greyhound's tail bone was exposed in what was described as in a "horrible state" and a days-old infection. McInerney denied it was that bad prior to the race, saying it could have been injured in the starting box. Newshub asked him about the photos, showing other dogs in poor condition. "There's a picture of Homebush Bayern. How did he get those injuries?" he was asked. "It was a dog fight," McInerney responded. He said the injuries were "completely healed" when dropped off, although it's evident from photos the dog also had a fresh wound on its back. "What about Ramona that had to have two toes amputated on arrival at the kennels?" Newshub asked. "News to me," he said. When shown that photo, he denied the injury happened at his property, saying: "It didn't come from our place like that." Asked if he believes he's neglected his responsibilities as a greyhound trainer, McInerney said no: "That dog was not like that when it left our kennels." But in Beattie's opinion, it's not a new injury. "So there's a dislocated toe as well as an open wound, and the open wound would not have happened in a mere number of hours. That's a more long-standing injury," she said. Newshub understands multiple dogs needed "immediate" vet care after being dropped off. "It's completely shameful, It's disgraceful," said Appelbe. "I feel for the dogs that have had to go through that kind of pain, because I think they're clear examples of neglect." It's alleged neglect the RIB is now looking into. RIB chief executive Mike Clement told Newshub concerns have been raised with them in relation to the photos, and the regulator is making inquiries. "We are conducting inquiries to determine whether or not there's an allegation to be investigated," he told Newshub. Clement said it takes such reports seriously and he would not rule out asking the SPCA to assist with its investigations. "We reserve the right to do that." The CEO of Greyhound Racing New Zealand refused to answer specific questions about the issue, saying it was being overseen by the RIB. "All matters of concern of the nature you have raised are referred to the independent Racing Integrity Board for their consideration and/or investigation," she said. John McInerney did not respond to further questions from Newshub.

So they're not the type of horses you'd race on an AWT either?

I guess looking on the bright side it hasn't been abandoned after Race 1 was run!