Clarky, I genuinely hope the dog races, he looks the goods.
last years noms closed 19th of June and you are correct in that Ridin Shotgun Was a maiden he was c1 on the 22nd of June, if you've had it oked at head office then it must be right (insert tui billboard),- you cant do any more than check with them. i cant find on the internet whether there was a maiden clause in the conditions last year- but you could be right.
All im saying is that it isnt a very professional look from NZGRA. If you were eligible to race in NZ on the 20th of june, that would suggest you could nominate and enter for a race - but you couldnt- because the dog is on a stand down. Rules need to be applied consistently to All participants.
Anyway Goodluck Clarky and connections, no more from me on the issue either.