Rider Penalties 

N Downs | Non-raceday dated 26 February; rode in jump-out without approved body protector; fined $500.  

U Holmquist | Matamata 29 February; careless riding; suspended 10-20 March inclusive. 

P Graberg | Matamata 29 February; broke riding engagement; fined $200. 

K Asano | Auckland 2 March; careless riding; suspended 10-23 February inclusive. 

B Jacobson | Wairarapa 3 March; careless riding; suspended 9-14 March inclusive. 

J Doyle | Wairarapa 3 March; use of whip; fined $500. 

Trainer Penalties 

J Lynds | Non-raceday dated 23 February; permitted a disqualified rider to ride trackwork; fined $2,000 and costs of $1,952.76. 

Horse Penalties 

MOTUMAN | Matamata 29 February; slow to begin; must complete trial. 

ZLATNA | Matamata 29 February; lame; veterinary clearance required.  

CORBATIN | Matamata 29 February; bled for 2nd time; ineligible to race in New Zealand. 

MR BIG | Matamata 29 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. 

STRANGE LOVE | Auckland 2 March; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. 

SWEET ENVY | Wairarapa 3 March; respiratory infection; veterinary clearance required. 

GUESSING GAME | Wairarapa 3 March; late scratching after rearing in barrier; veterinary clearance required and must complete trial. 

General 

The Hawke’s Bay RI meeting of 28 February was abandoned after Race 4 due to an unsafe track.