26 May – 1 June 2025
Date: 01/06/2025

Driver Penalties 

G Martin | Waikato Bay of Plenty 29 May; careless driving; suspended 30 May – 6 June inclusive. 

C Wilson | Waikato Bay of Plenty 29 May; use of whip; suspended 30 May – 28 June inclusive. 

C Hackett | Waikato Bay of Plenty 29 May; careless driving; fined $250.  

S Hill | NZ Metropolitan 30 May; use of whip; suspended 3-8 June inclusive, 

L Whittaker | NZ Metropolitan 30 May; contacted track markers; fined $100. 

D Balle | Non-raceday dated 22 May; misconduct; suspended 10 February – 16 June inclusive and costs of $10,600. 

P Hunter | Ashburton 1 June; use of whip; suspended 3-26 June inclusive. 

N Williamson | Ashburton 1 June; use of whip (2 charges); suspended 3-15 June and fined $500. 

B Munro | Ashburton 1 June; use of whip; suspended 2-8 June inclusive. 

R May | Ashburton 1 June; crossed over prior to start; fined $200. 

S Tomlinson | Ashburton 1 June; contacted track marker; fined $100. 

J Thomas | Ashburton 1 June; delayed the start; fined $200. 

J Morrison | Ashburton 1 June; careless driving; fined $300. 

Trainer Penalties 

M & N Purdon | Auckland 30 May; incorrect gear; fined $100. 

B Ward | Ashburton 1 June; late to present runner on course; fined $200. 

Horse Penalties 

HIGHER POWER | Auckland 30 May; broke at start; must complete mobile start trial. 

TIME FOR VICTORY | NZ Metropolitan 30 May; stood on mark; must complete standing start trial. 

ROCKETS STAR | NZ Metropolitan 30 May; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. 

HARRIET’S MOMENT | Ashburton 1 June; fractious prior to start; must complete standing start trial. 

FREEZE FRAME | Ashburton 1 June; late scratching after falling prior to start; must complete trial. 

Protests 

HAPPY HILL | Auckland 30 May; excessive galloping during race; disqualified from 4th. 

TIME FOR VICTORY | NZ Metropolitan 30 May; unsatisfactory manners prior to start; declared a non-runner. 

HARRIET’S MOMENT | Ashburton 1 June; started from incorrect barrier position gaining an advantage; disqualified from 3rd.