Rider Penalties 

K Mudhoo | Canterbury 19 February; careless riding; suspended 2-7 March inclusive. 

L Sutherland | Wanganui 21 February; careless riding; suspended 3-9 March inclusive. 

M Cartwright | Auckland 22 February; careless riding; suspended 24 February – 7 March inclusive. 

C Barnes | Auckland 22 February; careless riding; suspended 2-8 March and fined $250. 

M Hashizume | Auckland 22 February; use of whip; fined $400. 

M Lerner | Otaki-Maori 22 February; failed to make weight; fined $200. 

A Mudhoo | Non-raceday dated 17 February; misconduct; fined $2,500. 

J Nishizuka | Auckland 23 February; careless riding; suspended 27 February – 7 March inclusive. 

M Lerner | Auckland 23 February; medical clearance required. 

B Rogerson | Auckland 23 February; medical clearance required. 

M Cartwright | Auckland 23 February; medical clearance required. 

Horse Penalties 

MISS STARLIGHT | Canterbury 19 February; late scratching after failing to load; must complete trial. 

MATAKANA GIRL | Wanganui 21 February; late scratching after becoming fractious in barrier; must complete trial. 

SWEET ENVY | Wanganui 21 February; epistaxis; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required. 

CHEVAL D’OR | Auckland 22 February; lame; veterinary clearance required. 

KIWI SKYHAWK | Auckland 22 February; lame; veterinary clearance required. 

BIG EXIT | Auckland 23 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. 

GRAPHIC | Auckland 23 February; cardiac arrhythmia; veterinary clearance required. 

General 

The Wanganui JC meeting of 21 February was abandoned after Race 6 due to an unsafe track. 

The Otaki-Maori meeting of 22 February was abandoned after Race 1 due to an unsafe track.