Driver Penalties 

R McIlwrick | Invercargill 27 November; careless driving; fined $250. 

Z Butcher | NZ Metropolitan 29 November; crossed reins to perform celebratory gesture; fined $200. 

J Lee | NZ Metropolitan 29 November; late to arrive at starting area; fined $200. 

G O’Reilly | NZ Metropolitan 29 November; medical clearance required. 

L Whittaker | Akaroa 30 November; use of whip; suspended 1-15 December inclusive. 

Trainer Penalty 

S & A Telfer | Auckland 29 November; incorrect gear; fined $100. 

Horse Penalties 

DARE DEVIL | Invercargill 27 November; atrial fibrillation; veterinary clearance including ECG required and must complete trial. 

RUBY SEDDON | Invercargill 27 November; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required. 

HEARTBREAK HOTEL | Auckland 29 November; broke in running; must complete trial. 

HOT AND DANGEROUS | NZ Metropolitan 29 November; broke in running; must complete trial. 

MISS YO | NZ Metropolitan 29 November; displayed unsatisfactory manners prior to start; must complete mobile start trial. 

STRAIGHT FLUSH | Akaroa 30 November; broke in score-up; must complete mobile start trial. 

PENNY WEIGHT | Methven 1 December; broke in running; must complete trial. 

JUST CHARLIE | Methven 1 December; broke at start; must complete standing start trial. 

Protests 

TARRAGINDI | NZ Metropolitan 29 November; excessive galloping in home straight; disqualified from 2nd. 

MISS YO | NZ Metropolitan 29 November; displayed unsatisfactory manners prior to start; declared a non-runner. 

EVIDENTLY | Akaroa 30 November; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner. 

THE HIGHLANDER | Akaroa 30 November; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner.