4-10 December 2023
Date: 10/12/2023

Driver Penalties 

M White | Auckland 8 December; contacted track markers; fined $150. 

R Holmes | Geraldine 9 December; use of whip; suspended 10-17 December inclusive. 

J Versteeg | Geraldine 9 December; careless driving; suspended 10-15 December inclusive. 

S Tomlinson | Geraldine 9 December; allowed runner to start in advance of correct barrier position; suspended 11-15 December inclusive. 

G Smith | Geraldine 9 December; allowed runner to start in advance of correct barrier position; suspended 11-15 December inclusive. 

G Thornley | NZ Metropolitan 10 December; improper driving; suspended 11-22 December inclusive. 

Trainer Penalties 

G Telfer | Geraldine 9 December; failed to affix gear so as not to come adrift; fined $100. 

J Reedy | Geraldine 9 December; failed to lodge horse movement notification; fined $200. 

Horse Penalties 

MAZEPPA | Waikato Bay of Plenty 7 December; broke in running; must complete trial. 

JETHRO BODINE | Auckland 8 December; bled; stood down for 30 days and must complete trial with veterinary clearance including scope required. 

THE IVY LEAGUE | NZ Metropolitan 10 December; tendon injury; veterinary clearance required. 

EUROKASH | NZ Metropolitan 10 December; broke in running; must complete trial. 

Protests 

FLYING SCOTSMAN | Waikato Bay of Plenty 7 December; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner. 

YUROK | Waikato Bay of Plenty 7 December; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner. 

PRESIDENT FLYNNTIN | Waikato Bay of Plenty 7 December; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner. 

YA KNOW | Waikato Bay of Plenty 7 December; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner. 

WILLANGUS LAD | Forbury Park 8 December; excessive galloping in home straight; disqualified from 4th. 

TRAIL BOSS | Forbury Park 8 December; unsatisfactory manners prior to start; declared a non-runner. 

FLYING FOR ME | Geraldine 9 December; caused interference; relegated from 3rd to 5th. 

ZSA ZOE | Geraldine 9 December; started in advance of barrier position; disqualified from 6th and declared a late scratching.  

GREENBANK DON | Geraldine 9 December; started in advance of barrier position; disqualified from 13th and declared a late scratching. 

LOVE IN THE PORT | NZ Metropolitan 10 December; excessive galloping in home straight; disqualified from 5th.