Driver Penalties

• B Norman | Wyndham Workouts 19 December (heard non-race day dated 3 March); use of whip; fined $350.
• J Stormont | Waikato Bay of Plenty 2 March; use of whip; suspended 5-24 March inclusive.
• R May | NZ Metropolitan 3 March; out of position at candy pole; fined $100.
• B Williamson | Invercargill 25 February (heard Riverton 4 March); drove in a manner likely to diminish chances; suspended 7-20 March inclusive.
• T Williams | Invercargill 25 February (heard Methven 6 March); drove in a manner likely to diminish chances; suspended 7-16 March inclusive and fined $350.
• M Edmonds | Methven 6 March; use of whip; suspended 7-13 March inclusive.
• D Burrows | Methven 6 March; careless driving; fined $250.

Trainer Penalties

• S Wigg | Non raceday dated 17 February; administered a substance on race day; disqualified 17 February 2022 – 17 September 2023 with costs of $6,000 to RIB and $4,000 to Adjudicative Committee.
• D Taylor | NZ Metropolitan 3 March; incorrect saddlecloths; fined $350.
• B Williamson | Methven 6 March; failed to affix gear so as not to come adrift; fined $100.

Horse Penalties

• RUSH | NZ Metropolitan 3 March; broke in running; must complete trial.
• ACENTO | NZ Metropolitan 3 March; irregular heartbeat; veterinary clearance including ECG required.
• RIVEERED | NZ Metropolitan 3 March; mucus and inflammation in trachea; veterinary clearance required.
• CODY BANNER | Riverton 4 March; broke in running; must complete trial.
• JASMINE JACCKA | Riverton 4 March; broke in running; must complete trial.
• POSTGRAD SUCCESS | Methven 6 March; lame off fore leg; veterinary clearance required.
• CHANGEOVER JO | Methven 6 March; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required.

Protests

• BAILEY’S DIAMOND | NZ Metropolitan 3 March; started from incorrect barrier position; declared a non-runner.
• BEST TRIO | NZ Metropolitan 3 March; started from incorrect barrier position; declared a non-runner.