Meeting News
Riccarton Park- Canterbury JC | Saturday 7 May
RACE DAY
Weather: NOW Fine
Track: Good 4
Moisture Meter: 29%
Rail: Out 3m
Rainfall: Nil
Irrigation: Nil
Weather and Track Updated at 10.04AM Saturday 7 May
RACE DAY
Weather: Overcast
Track: Good 4
Moisture Meter: 29%
Rail: Out 3m
Rainfall: Nil
Irrigation: Nil
Weather and Track Updated at 6.28AM Saturday 7 May
Friday Afternoon
Weather: Overcast
Track: Good 4
Moisture Meter: 29%
Rail: Out 3m
Rainfall: Nil
Irrigation: Nil
Weather and Track Updated at 3.48pm Friday 6 May
Friday Morning
Weather: Fine
Track: Soft 5
Moisture Meter: 34%
Rail: Out 3m
Rainfall: Nil | Heavy Dew
Irrigation: Nil
Weather and Track Updated at 10.28am Friday 6 May
Friday Morning
Weather: Overcast
Track: Soft 5
Moisture Meter: 34%
Rail: Out 3m
Rainfall: Nil | Heavy Dew
Irrigation: Nil
Weather and Track Updated at 9.00am Friday 6 May
Withdrawal Morning
Weather: Overcast
Track: Good 4
Moisture Meter: 30%
Rail: Out 3m
Rainfall: Nil | Heavy Dew
Irrigation: Nil
Weather and Track Updated at 9.02am Wednesday 4 May
Nomination Morning
Weather: Overcast
Track: Soft 5
Moisture Meter: 35.4%
Rail: Out 3m
Rainfall: Nil
Irrigation: 8mm last 24 Hours
Weather and Track Updated at 9.07am Tuesday 3 May
Head Stipe: John Oatham 021-725-550
The Omicron variant is widespread. Licenceholders who have cold or flu symptoms or are COVID positive or are living in isolation with a COVID case MUST NOT attend a race or trial meeting. This is in accordance with Ministry of Health requirements.
Apprentice riders:
Sanu Toolooa (a3) 027 388 6445 or 021 1825 559
Sanu Toolooa (a3) 027 388 6445 or 021 1825 559
Senior Riders:
Courtney Barnes c/- 027 673 2282
Tina Comignaghi c/- 021 556 712
Chris Dell 021 444 010
Rohan Mudhoo 027 727 0693
Shankar Muniandy 027 486 1173
Brett Murray 027 299 4193
Tegan Newman c/- 0211 715 703
Courtney Barnes c/- 027 673 2282
Tina Comignaghi c/- 021 556 712
Chris Dell 021 444 010
Rohan Mudhoo 027 727 0693
Shankar Muniandy 027 486 1173
Brett Murray 027 299 4193
Tegan Newman c/- 0211 715 703
Sam O'Malley 027 204 7857
Sam Wynne 022 197 5412
Sam Wynne 022 197 5412
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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:
STARTER POSITION ADVERTISED
Thoroughbred Racing Clubs in the Canterbury Racing region seek a motivated and responsible person for the position of Raceday and Trials Starter.
The position will report to the Racing Club Manager and be employed by the Club conducting the Raceday or Trials meeting.
The role is a casual position requiring the need to work approximately 39 Racedays and 19 Trials meetings with travel to the venues a necessity. These events are on a variety of days of the week throughout the year. The number of events can vary.
The position requires a variety of skills including management of a team of people, racing, horse and equine related skills, and an ability to understand the working mechanics of the starting gates.
Knowledge of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Rules of Racing, the Starters Manual and all relevant raceday regulations, routines and procedures is necessary.
Applications for the position close at 12 noon on Monday 9 May 2022 and should be addressed to [email protected] subject STARTER or in writing to: Starter, P O Box 11137, Sockburn, CHRISTCHURCH 8443.
Thoroughbred Racing Clubs in the Canterbury Racing region seek a motivated and responsible person for the position of Raceday and Trials Starter.
The position will report to the Racing Club Manager and be employed by the Club conducting the Raceday or Trials meeting.
The role is a casual position requiring the need to work approximately 39 Racedays and 19 Trials meetings with travel to the venues a necessity. These events are on a variety of days of the week throughout the year. The number of events can vary.
The position requires a variety of skills including management of a team of people, racing, horse and equine related skills, and an ability to understand the working mechanics of the starting gates.
Knowledge of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Rules of Racing, the Starters Manual and all relevant raceday regulations, routines and procedures is necessary.
Applications for the position close at 12 noon on Monday 9 May 2022 and should be addressed to [email protected] subject STARTER or in writing to: Starter, P O Box 11137, Sockburn, CHRISTCHURCH 8443.
COVID 19 ORANGE TRAFFIC LIGHT:
Under the NZ COVID-19 Protection Framework ORANGE which applies on Saturday everyone can attend this meeting without any restrictions other than the usual racing regulations. Entry is FREE and we hope to see as many people as possible attend.
Under the NZ COVID-19 Protection Framework ORANGE which applies on Saturday everyone can attend this meeting without any restrictions other than the usual racing regulations. Entry is FREE and we hope to see as many people as possible attend.
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 CONSIDER A PRIVATE SUITE:
Private suites remain available for Saturday. If interested ring Kym on (03) 336 0055 or [email protected]
Private suites remain available for Saturday. If interested ring Kym on (03) 336 0055 or [email protected]
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. Owners are invited to join Club & Owners Association representatives and the race sponsors in the Owners Pavilion to watch the mounting in the Parade Ring.
All Group & Listed races. Owners are invited to join Club & Owners Association representatives and the race sponsors in the Owners Pavilion to watch the mounting in the Parade Ring.
RACEDAY STALLS:
Given the probability of a high number of starters and the resulting pressure on tie-up stalls 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. Any reserved stalls will be released if horses have nowhere to go. Please return horses to the Visitors/Permanent Stables as soon as possible after racing.
Given the probability of a high number of starters and the resulting pressure on tie-up stalls 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. Any reserved stalls will be released if horses have nowhere to go. Please return horses to the Visitors/Permanent Stables as soon as possible after racing.
Two extra stalls have been created by shifting the Clerks of Course to the Farrier area, eight new outdoor tie-up stalls facing the Grand National Stand have been built and the two small yards have been brought into the area by re-aligning fencing. This creates an additional 12 places for horses resulting in 132 in total.
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 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.
LICENCE DISPLAY: To assist security in ensuring that only authorised people are allowed onto the racecourse and into the raceday stalls area it is essential that all licence-holders and licensed staff wear their licence so that they are always clearly visible.
Security do not necessarily know trainers and other licence holders by sight and wearing licences so that they are easily seen will prevent any unnecessary embarrassment in accessing the stalls area.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE YOU NEW SEASON 2021/2022 LICENCE.
Security do not necessarily know trainers and other licence holders by sight and wearing licences so that they are easily seen will prevent any unnecessary embarrassment in accessing the stalls area.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE YOU NEW SEASON 2021/2022 LICENCE.
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.