Rider Penalties
- S Macnab | Levin 17 December; careless riding; suspended 27 December – 1 January inclusive.
- J Parkes | Levin 17 December; excessive use of whip; fined $500.
- T Newman | Levin 17 December; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 18 December).
- V Colgan | Waikato 18 December; careless riding; suspended 27 December – 2 January inclusive.
- R Beemud | Waikato 18 December; excessive use of whip; suspended 29 December – 3 January inclusive and fined $300.
- R Beemud | Waikato 18 December; failed to ride mount to finish; fined $200.
- N Parmar | Waikato 18 December; excessive use of whip; fined $300.
- J Kamaruddin | Waikato 18 December; medical clearance required.
- L Satherley | Waikato 11 December (heard Waikato 18 December); used whip in consecutive strides; suspended 1-13 January inclusive and fined $400.
- T Newman | Manawatu 18 December; careless riding; suspended 24-30 December inclusive.
- S Khetoo | Tapanui 19 December; excessive use of whip; suspended 20-28 December inclusive.
- J Lowry | Tapanui 19 December; failed to make weight; fined $200.
- S Muniandy | Tapanui 19 December; failed to make weight; fined $100.
Horse Penalties
- PURE INCANTO | Waikato 18 December; bucked in race; must complete trial.
- SHOCKING PENNY | Waikato 18 December; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
- NAVAHO JO | Tapanui 19 December; late scratching after failing to load; must complete trial.
General
- ATR meeting scheduled for 15 December was postponed until 20 December due to weather and track conditions.
- Ashburton RC meeting scheduled for 16 December was postponed until 21 December due to weather and track conditions.