Meeting News
Riccarton Park - Canterbury JC | Saturday 27 June RACE DAY
Race Day
Weather: Now Overcast (Previously Showery @ 6.54am)
Track: Heavy 10 | 2mm Rain Overnight
Rail: Out 8m to 1000m then Out 9m to the post
Weather and track updated at 9.58am Saturday 27 June
Race Day
Weather: Showery
Track: Heavy 10 | 2mm Rain Overnight
Rail: Out 8m to 1000m then Out 9m to the post
Weather and track updated at 6.54am Saturday 27 June
Friday Afternoon
Weather: Raining
Track: Heavy 10
Rail: Out 8m to 1000m then Out 9m to the post | 2mm rain today
Weather and track updated at 3.41pm Friday 26 June
Friday Morning
Weather: Raining
Track: Heavy 10
Rail: Out 8m to 1000m then Out 9m to the post | 3mm Rain Overnight
Weather and track updated at 8.56am Friday 26 June
Thursday Morning
Weather: Drizzling
Track: Slow 9
Rail: Out 8m to 1000m then Out 9m to the post | 3mm Rain Overnight
Weather and track updated at 10.29am Thursday 25 June
Withdrawal Morning
Weather: Overcast
Track: Slow 8
Rail: Out 8m to 1000m then Out 9m to the post | 1mm Rain Overnight
Weather and track updated at 8.48am Wednesday 24 June
Nomination Morning
Weather: Overcast
Track: Slow 8
Rail: Out 8m to 1000m then Out 9m to the post | 19mm rain over weekend
Weather and track updated at 9.20am Tuesday 23 June
These fields and weights are indicative only and may change depending on withdrawals.
Horses that do not gain a start at this meeting by way of ballot or elimination will be exempt from any such condition at the Canterbury JC meeting held on Saturday 11 July 2020.
Horses that were not entered for this Canterbury JC meeting held Saturday 27 June 2020 will be exempt from the ballot or elimination at the Saturday 11 July race meeting. THIS CONDITION APPLIES TO SOUTH ISLAND TRAINED HORSES ONLY.
The PEARL race is an open entry 1200m race.
Nomination and acceptance fees will not apply to horses that start in any of the races held at this meeting. Nomination fees will apply to horses that are withdrawn at the advertised deadline and both nomination and acceptance fees will apply to any horse scratched without a veterinary certificate.
Apprentice Riders:
Zubair Bholah (a3) 027 597 0985
Kavish Chowdhoory (a2) 021 992 119
Jasmine Fawcett (a1) 027 815 5963
B B Hong (a3) 021 055 6884
Sarah Macnab (a2) 021 123 1858
Rohan Mudhoo (a2) 027 727 0693
Sanu Toolooa (a3) c/- 027 624 6142
Zubair Bholah (a3) 027 597 0985
Kavish Chowdhoory (a2) 021 992 119
Jasmine Fawcett (a1) 027 815 5963
B B Hong (a3) 021 055 6884
Sarah Macnab (a2) 021 123 1858
Rohan Mudhoo (a2) 027 727 0693
Sanu Toolooa (a3) c/- 027 624 6142
Senior Riders:
Racha Cuneen 022 685 8724
Leah Hemi c/- 021 0238 1568
Doni Prastiyou 027 918 5202
Doni Prastiyou 027 918 5202
ACCESS TO SADDLING ENCLOSURE
Following consultation with the New Zealand Trainers’ Association & Racing Clubs, it has been agreed that entry to the Saddling Enclosures at all thoroughbred racing venues will be restricted to Licensed Trainers & Registered Persons. In conjunction with this directive, the minimum age for staff to enter these areas is 14 years unless a Stipendiary Steward has granted prior approval. In order to enforce this policy, Licensed Trainers and Licensed Persons must display their official NZTR ID card to gain access to the Saddling Enclosure areas on raceday.
Following consultation with the New Zealand Trainers’ Association & Racing Clubs, it has been agreed that entry to the Saddling Enclosures at all thoroughbred racing venues will be restricted to Licensed Trainers & Registered Persons. In conjunction with this directive, the minimum age for staff to enter these areas is 14 years unless a Stipendiary Steward has granted prior approval. In order to enforce this policy, Licensed Trainers and Licensed Persons must display their official NZTR ID card to gain access to the Saddling Enclosure areas on raceday.
RACEMEETING INFORMATION:
RACEDAY STALLS:
Raceday Stalls are not to be reserved on Saturday.
Given the probability of a high number of starters and the resulting pressure on tie-up stalls the reservation of tie-up stalls on raceday is prohibited on Saturday. In the interests of fairness and co-operation Trainers are asked to work together in managing the use of tie-up stalls. Please do not leave vacant stalls between you and your neighbour and it will be appreciated if horses can be returned to the Visitors/Permanent Stables as soon as possible after racing. Any reserved stalls will be released.
Raceday Stalls are not to be reserved on Saturday.
Given the probability of a high number of starters and the resulting pressure on tie-up stalls the reservation of tie-up stalls on raceday is prohibited on Saturday. In the interests of fairness and co-operation Trainers are asked to work together in managing the use of tie-up stalls. Please do not leave vacant stalls between you and your neighbour and it will be appreciated if horses can be returned to the Visitors/Permanent Stables as soon as possible after racing. Any reserved stalls will be released.
OWNERS CONSIDER A PRIVATE SUITE:
Private suites remain available for Saturday. If interested ring Kym on (03) 336 0055 or kym@riccartonpark.co.nz
Private suites remain available for Saturday. If interested ring Kym on (03) 336 0055 or kym@riccartonpark.co.nz
SAUNA USE
The following conditions have been reached in consultation with the NZ Jockeys Association and apply to use of the Sauna at Riccarton Park Racecourse.
• There MUST always be at least two (2) people in the Sauna/Jockeys Rooms.
• The sauna is NOT to be used by ONE PERSON in the facility on their own.
• All cars are to be parked out on the driveway NOT inside the ‘Arch Gate’.
• The Jockeys Room/Basement area must be locked when leaving. It is not to be left open under any circumstances.
• Lights and heaters are to be turned off.
• A water cooler is installed to provide drinking water.
• Jockeys using the facilities are responsible for cleaning and tidying the sauna, showers and toilets after use.
The following conditions have been reached in consultation with the NZ Jockeys Association and apply to use of the Sauna at Riccarton Park Racecourse.
• There MUST always be at least two (2) people in the Sauna/Jockeys Rooms.
• The sauna is NOT to be used by ONE PERSON in the facility on their own.
• All cars are to be parked out on the driveway NOT inside the ‘Arch Gate’.
• The Jockeys Room/Basement area must be locked when leaving. It is not to be left open under any circumstances.
• Lights and heaters are to be turned off.
• A water cooler is installed to provide drinking water.
• Jockeys using the facilities are responsible for cleaning and tidying the sauna, showers and toilets after use.
OWNERS PRIVILEGES:
Owners’ privileges are detailed in the NZTR ‘Owners Letter’. Owners are advised that the best parking, in front of the Grand National Stand, is accessed from the Steadman Road entrance. Trainers please make owners aware of this information. Owners are invited to lead winners back to scale and retain the presentation lead.
Owners’ privileges are detailed in the NZTR ‘Owners Letter’. Owners are advised that the best parking, in front of the Grand National Stand, is accessed from the Steadman Road entrance. Trainers please make owners aware of this information. Owners are invited to lead winners back to scale and retain the presentation lead.
OWNERS PAVILION:
Owners are invited to join the Club and sponsors for a drink before their race in the LOVERACING ‘Owners Pavilion’ situated on the south side of the Parade Ring.
Owners are invited to join the Club and sponsors for a drink before their race in the LOVERACING ‘Owners Pavilion’ situated on the south side of the Parade Ring.
MOUNTING IN PARADE RING:
All Group & Listed races. Doesn’t apply on Saturday.
All Group & Listed races. Doesn’t apply on Saturday.
FLOAT ENTRY:
Float Operators and Trainers are reminded that all floats are to enter Riccarton Park through the Steadman Road gate. The Racecourse Road entrances no longer provide access through into the horse float containment area.
Float Operators and Trainers are reminded that all floats are to enter Riccarton Park through the Steadman Road gate. The Racecourse Road entrances no longer provide access through into the horse float containment area.
FLOAT PARKING:
All Floats to use the containment area. Trainers and Float operators are advised that it is a requirement of the Canterbury Jockey Club Horse Containment Policy that all floats unload and load within the confines of the contained Float Park. Horses are not to be unloaded or loaded anywhere other than within this area.
All Floats to use the containment area. Trainers and Float operators are advised that it is a requirement of the Canterbury Jockey Club Horse Containment Policy that all floats unload and load within the confines of the contained Float Park. Horses are not to be unloaded or loaded anywhere other than within this area.
HORSE CONTAINMENT – GATES CLOSED:
Trainers and Float operators are reminded that all gates to the stables on Racecourse and Yaldhurst Roads are always to remain closed. Please ensure that your owners, staff and other contractors are aware of this requirement. This is a major safety issue as closed gates prevent horses escaping off the property onto the surrounding roads.
Trainers and Float operators are reminded that all gates to the stables on Racecourse and Yaldhurst Roads are always to remain closed. Please ensure that your owners, staff and other contractors are aware of this requirement. This is a major safety issue as closed gates prevent horses escaping off the property onto the surrounding roads.
LICENCE DISPLAY:
To assist security in ensuring that only authorised people are allowed into the raceday stalls area it is essential that all licence-holders and licensed staff wear their licence badges so that they are always clearly visible.
Security do not necessarily know trainers and other licence holders by sight and wearing licence badges so that they are easily seen will prevent any unnecessary embarrassment in accessing the stalls area.
To assist security in ensuring that only authorised people are allowed into the raceday stalls area it is essential that all licence-holders and licensed staff wear their licence badges so that they are always clearly visible.
Security do not necessarily know trainers and other licence holders by sight and wearing licence badges so that they are easily seen will prevent any unnecessary embarrassment in accessing the stalls area.
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