30 October – 5 November 2023
Date: 05/11/2023

Driver Penalties 

J Dunn | Kaikoura 29 October (heard Kaikoura 30 October); use of whip; suspended 31 October – 9 November inclusive. 

R Holmes | Kaikoura 30 October; use of whip; suspended 2-10 November inclusive. 

P Nairn | Kaikoura 30 October; use of whip; suspended 4-16 November inclusive. 

K Newman | Kaikoura 30 October; failed to keep straight line in home straight causing interference; suspended 10-16 November inclusive. 

G Thornley | Kaikoura 29 October (heard Methven 1 November); careless driving; fined $250. 

J Stormont | Methven 1 November; breach of push out rule; suspended 2-10 November inclusive. 

J Versteeg | Methven 1 November; use of whip; suspended 2-14 November inclusive. 

N Williamson | NZ Metropolitan 3 November; medical clearance required. 

P Nairn | NZ Metropolitan 3 November; breach of push out rule; fined $300. 

Horse Penalties 

HIKOI HINE | Kaikoura 30 October; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required. 

SPELLS OF LOVE | Kaikoura 30 October; showed signs of colic; veterinary clearance required. 

SPECIAL EFFECTS | Methven 1 November; broke in running; must complete trial. 

NEYMAR | Auckland 2 November; broke in running; must complete trial. 

ACTION PACKED | Invercargill 5 November; broke in running; must complete trial.  

DEMI DARLING | Invercargill 5 November; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. 

Protest 

HE’S TOUGH | NZ Metropolitan 3 November; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner.