Rider Penalties
- J Fawcett | Thames 3 January; excessive use of whip; suspended 7-15 January inclusive and fined $300.
- D Danis | Thames 3 January; excessive use of whip; fined $500.
- K Williams | Greymouth 3 January; used whip in consecutive strides; fined $500.
- F Lazet | Greymouth 3 January; medical clearance required.
- A Balloo | Reefton 5 January; used whip in consecutive strides; fined $750.
- C Johnson | Reefton 5 January; used whip in consecutive strides; fined $500.
- D Bradley | Marton 8 January; used whip in consecutive strides; suspended 9-19 January inclusive and fined $100.
- H Schofer | Marton 8 January; excessive use of whip; suspended 16-27 January inclusive.
- L Hemi | Marton 8 January; used whip in consecutive strides; fined $150.
- M Hashizume | Marton 8 January; used whip in consecutive strides; fined $300.
- J Laking | Kumara 8 January; failed to make weight; fined $100.
- O Bosson | Auckland 9 January; used whip in consecutive strides; suspended 10-20 January inclusive and fined $400.
Trainer Penalties
- R James & R Wellwood | Thames 3 January; incorrect gear; fined $50.
- J Burrows | Greymouth 3 January; presented runner with unacceptable racing plates; fined $150.
- G Hewetson | Non raceday dated 29 December; failed to comply with directive; fined $2,400.
- G Harvey | Non raceday dated 30 December; failed to comply with directive; fined $2,700.
- L O’Sullivan & A Scott | Auckland 9 January; incorrect saddlecloth; fined $100.
Horse Penalties
- SHELOB | Thames 3 January; late scratching after found to be lame; veterinary clearance required.
- BRAHMA SUNSET | Thames 3 January; irregular heartbeat; veterinary clearance required.
- BADGERINGDAWITNESS | Thames 3 January; unsatisfactory performance; must complete right-handed trial.
- COUNTRY CHEDDAR | Greymouth 3 January; unsatisfactory performance; must complete multiple trials.
- CATS IN THE CRADLE | Greymouth 3 January; tendon injury; veterinary clearance required.
- DOUBLE PROSPERITY | Reefton 5 January; late scratching after being found to be lame; veterinary clearance required.
- FABE DIA | Rotorua 6 January; lame left hind leg; veterinary clearance required.
- AMAZON GODDESS | Kumara 8 January; refused to leave barriers; must complete trial.
- SUPERETTE | Auckland 9 January; unsatisfactory performance; must complete right-handed trial.
- SHEEZALLMINE | Auckland 9 January; lame left hind leg; veterinary clearance required.