New Zealand Racing Updates Suspended and Injured Riders List, Publishes Stewards' Rulings

New Zealand Racing updated its consolidated Suspended & Injured Riders List via LoveRacing.nz on Feb. 18, 2026, while SailGP racing in Auckland was suspended after a collision between the Black Foils and DS Team France left two athletes injured and the championship on hold.

The New Zealand Racing bulletin, published through LoveRacing.nz, states that the public notice “lists current suspensions, the start and end dates of bans, injured riders and riders unavailable for selection.” The release explicitly calls the information “crucial to trainers,” signalling immediate operational impact on racing teams finalising entries and selection sheets ahead of upcoming meetings.

The Feb. 18 bulletin reference and the headline noting “Multiple Stewards’ Rulings Published” indicate stewards have issued decisions, but the published snippet supplied here did not include the itemised names, the start and end dates of individual bans, the charges or rule breaches cited, nor the full texts of any stewards’ rulings. Those specifics are necessary to confirm which riders are suspended, the races implicated and whether any suspensions are subject to appeal or medical clearance.

SNTV reported that SailGP racing in Auckland was suspended after a collision between the Black Foils and DS Team France left two athletes injured. SNTV’s account states: “Both are in stable condition and receiving treatment. The championship is on hold as safety measures are prioritized.” No athlete names, exact timing of the incident, or hospital details were supplied in the bulletin available here; organisers’ official statements and team releases will be required to confirm identities and the expected restart timeline.

The combined updates have immediate business and sporting implications. For trainers and bookmakers, an unpublished list of suspended and injured riders creates uncertainty for late declarations, jockey bookings and odds-setting for upcoming fixtures. For SailGP, the pause in Auckland racing affects broadcast schedules, sponsorship exposure for the Black Foils and DS Team France, and logistical plans for the fleet and event staff while safety reviews proceed.

To resolve outstanding questions, the Feb. 18 consolidated list needs to be published in full with the names, charges, start and end dates for bans, and the steward rulings referenced in the headline. SailGP organisers and the Black Foils and DS Team France must confirm the identities and medical status of the injured athletes, the exact timing of the collision in Auckland and whether any race legs will be rescheduled or cancelled. Until those documents and statements are released, trainers, team managers and racegoers will be operating under constrained information despite the headline updates.