Rider Penalties 

M McNab | Te Aroha 29 November; medical clearance required. 

T Newman | Te Aroha 29 November; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 2 December). 

S O’Malley | Levin 30 November; careless riding; suspended 10-16 December inclusive. 

J Parkes | Levin 30 November; use of whip; fined $250. 

J Fawcett | Central Otago 1 December; careless riding; suspended 10-21 December inclusive. 

S Wynne | Waikato 2 December; use of whip; suspended 4-8 December inclusive and fined $500. 

K Myers | Waikato 2 December; misconduct; fined $450. 

J Riddell | Wanganui 2 December; careless riding; suspended 10-16 December inclusive. 

A Balloo | Otago 3 December; careless riding; suspended 4-15 December inclusive. 

B Murray | Otago 3 December; use of whip; suspended 4-15 December inclusive. 

Trainer Penalties 

T Pike | Te Aroha 29 November; incorrect saddlecloth; fined $50. 

P Harris | Central Otago 1 December; incorrect gear; fined $50. 

N Bishara | Waikato 2 December; late to present runner into birdcage; fined $50. 

M & M Pitman | Otago 3 December; incorrect gear; fined $50. 

L Stewart | Otago 3 December; late rider declaration; fined $50. 

Horse Penalties 

CRYSTAL FALLS | Te Aroha 29 November; laceration to right hind leg; veterinary clearance required. 

CHAOURCE | Te Aroha 29 November; late scratching after failing to load; must complete trial. 

THE YES GIRL | Te Aroha 29 November; stood in barrier; must complete trial. 

GAME DUKE | Te Aroha 29 November; lame; veterinary clearance required. 

I’MUNSTOPPABLE | Te Aroha 29 November; distressed; veterinary clearance required. 

MERLOTTI | Te Aroha 29 November; ducked out abruptly; must complete right-handed trial. 

SNORKEL | Central Otago 1 December; late scratching after refusing to load; must complete trial. 

QUICK TRIP | Central Otago 1 December; late scratching after becoming fractious in barrier; must complete trial.