Driver Penalties 

F Schumacher | Manawatu 12 December; out of position at start; fined $100. 

S Dickson | Manawatu 14 December; use of whip; fined $300. 

N Delany | Manawatu 14 December; use of whip; fined $250. 

W House | NZ Metropolitan 15 December; contacted track markers; fined $100. 

Trainer Penalties 

P Kerr | NZ Metropolitan 15 December; incorrect gear; fined $100. 

B Butt | Rangiora 17 December; failed to affix gear so as not to come adrift; fined $100. 

Horse Penalties 

COURAGE REACTOR | Manawatu 12 December; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required. 

HIGHLIGHT | Winton 14 December; broke at start; must complete standing start trial. 

BRIENNE | Auckland 15 December; broke in running; must complete trial. 

CALL THIS FUN | NZ Metropolitan 15 December; bled; stood down for 30 days with veterinary clearance including scope required and must complete trial. 

BORRISOKANE | NZ Metropolitan 15 December; broke in running; must complete trial. 

GOLD NUGGET | Rangiora 17 December; broke in running; must complete trial.  

HE’ S A BAY | Rangiora 17 December; bucked in running; must complete trial. 

Protests 

IN EXCESS | Auckland 15 December; excessive galloping during race; disqualified from 3rd. 

RAGAZZO MAJOR | NZ Metropolitan 15 December; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner. 

HOLLY HIGHLANDER | NZ Metropolitan 15 December; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner.