Rider Penalties
- O Bosson | Waikato 2 November; excessive use of whip; fined $250.
- L Satherley | Cambridge 3 November; used whip in consecutive strides; suspended 7-13 November inclusive and fined $150.
- B Grylls | Cambridge 3 November; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 6 November).
- E Leighton | Cambridge 3 November; medical clearance required.
- J Fawcett | Waikato 6 November; excessive use of whip (2 charges); suspended 17 November – 3 December inclusive and fined $350.
- T Yanagida | Waikato 6 November; careless riding; suspended 14-25 November inclusive and fined $200.
- T Harris | Waikato 6 November; failed to make weight; fined $200.
- S Wynne | Canterbury 6 November; careless riding; suspended 14-25 November inclusive.
- S Wynne | Canterbury 6 November; excessive use of whip (2 charges); suspended 26 November – 15 December inclusive and fined $500.
- J Laking | Canterbury 6 November; used whip in consecutive strides; fined $250.
- T Newman | Canterbury 6 November; excessive use of whip; fined $500.
- K Hercock | Waipukurau 7 November; excessive use of whip (2 charges); suspended 15 November – 2 December inclusive and fined $300.
- R Elliot | Waipukurau 7 November; medical clearance required.
Trainer Penalty
- C Faulkner | Canterbury 6 November; late rider declaration; fined $50.
Horse Penalties
- KEREOPA | Waikato 2 November; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
- FERDINAND | Cambridge 3 November; bled; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required.
- WESTERN GIRL | Canterbury 6 November; cardiac arrhythmia; veterinary clearance required.
- AUGUSTACE | Canterbury 6 November; late scratching after refusing to load; must complete multiple trials.
- SWORDS DRAWN | Canterbury 6 November; lame left foreleg; veterinary clearance required.