Driver Penalties 

S McCaffrey | Non-raceday dated 4 March; failed to supply sample of urine as requested; suspended 12 December – 12 June inclusive and costs of $1,250.  

L Dobbs | Oamaru 6 March; drove in a manner capable of diminishing chances; suspended 7 March – 1 April inclusive. 

R Close | Oamaru 6 March; contacted track markers; fined $100. 

D Ferguson | Waikato Bay of Plenty 7 March; careless driving; suspended 8-15 March inclusive. 

K Denifostova | Waikato Bay of Plenty 7 March; breach of push out rule; fined $200. 

K Franks | Northern Southland 9 March; careless driving; fined $250. 

Horse Penalties 

BETTERTHANDIVA | Oamaru 6 March; lame; veterinary clearance required. 

SHEZA TRENDY ONE | Oamaru 6 March; broke in running; must complete trial. 

JEWEL ELLERY | Waikato Bay of Plenty 7 March; broke at start; must complete standing start trial. 

TOPAZ CASTLETON | Waikato Bay of Plenty 7 March; broke in running; must complete trial. 

EXECUTIVE BANNER | Reefton 10 March; lame; veterinary clearance required.  

ANNA’S BOY | Reefton 10 March; lame; veterinary clearance required. 

Protests 

KAIPAKI JACK | Waikato Bay of Plenty 7 March; excessive galloping in home straight; disqualified from 4th. 

MENTALIST | Westport 8 March; lapped on; relegated from 3rd to 4th. 

BEEPS | Westport 8 March; displayed unsatisfactory manners prior to start; declared a non-runner. 

TANGANYIKA | Reefton 10 March; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner.