Driver Penalties 

B Williamson | NZ Metropolitan 14 November; eased the pace; suspended 20-26 November inclusive. 

G Telfer | Ashburton 16 November; medical clearance required. 

T Chmiel | Ashburton 16 November; use of whip; suspended 17-26 November inclusive. 

C Hart | NZ Metropolitan 14 November (heard NZ Metropolitan 17 November); use of whip; suspended 18-24 November inclusive and fined $2,500. 

R May | NZ Metropolitan 17 November; careless driving; suspended 18 November – 3 December inclusive. 

B Butt | NZ Metropolitan 17 November; use of whip; suspended 18-26 November inclusive and fined $175. 

K Green | NZ Metropolitan 17 November; careless driving; suspended 20 November – 8 December inclusive. 

R Close | NZ Metropolitan 17 November; out of position at start; fined $100. 

Trainer Penalties 

B McIntyre | Ashburton 16 November; late to present runner onto track; fined $100. 

P Williamson | Ashburton 16 November; failed to affix bandage so as not to come adrift; fined $100. 

Horse Penalties 

CHEDDAR ON FIRE | Manawatu 13 November; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required. 

GIFT CARD | NZ Metropolitan 14 November; entrapped epiglottis; veterinary clearance required. 

TRUE CONFESSIONS | NZ Metropolitan 14 November; uncomfortable in action; veterinary clearance required. 

MACANDREW AVIATOR | NZ Metropolitan 14 November; lame; veterinary clearance required. 

BRIANNA | Ashburton 16 November; displayed unsatisfactory manners prior to start; must complete standing start trial. 

PARAMOUNT LADY | Ashburton 16 November; broke at start; must complete mobile start trial.  

MUSCLYNN | Ashburton 16 November; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required. 

MANDALAY BAY | NZ Metropolitan 17 November; broke in running; must complete trial. 

MUSCLE MOUNTAIN | NZ Metropolitan 17 November; atrial fibrillation; veterinary clearance including ECG required and must complete trial. 

MATAI HARRY | Winton 19 November; lame; veterinary clearance required. 

Protests 

MOSSDALE BEN | NZ Metropolitan 14 November; lapped on; relegated from 5th to 6th. 

ELIZABETH HILL | NZ Metropolitan 14 November; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner. 

BRIANNA | Ashburton 16 November; late scratching after displaying unsatisfactory manners prior to start; declared a non-runner. 

TEETAN | Ashburton 16 November; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner.  

BILL BOOTIT | Winton 19 November; excessive galloping in home straight; disqualified from 4th.