7-13 April 2025
Date: 13/04/2025

Driver Penalties 

J Buckland-Stevens | NZ Metropolitan 9 April; use of whip; suspended 10 April – 21 May inclusive. 

C Negus | NZ Metropolitan 9 April; breach of push out rule; fined $250. 

D McCormick | NZ Metropolitan 9 April; careless driving; suspended 20-25 April inclusive. 

D McCormick | NZ Metropolitan 9 April; use of whip; suspended 26-30 April inclusive. 

P Nairn | NZ Metropolitan 11 April; use of whip; suspended 14-30 April inclusive. 

L Whittaker | NZ Metropolitan 11 April; use of whip; suspended 12-30 April inclusive. 

C Hackett | Methven 13 April; careless driving; suspended 16-22 April inclusive. 

R Close | Methven 13 April; careless driving; suspended 16-21 April inclusive. 

B Hope | Methven 13 April; contacted track marker; fined $100. 

Trainer Penalty 

G Rogerson | Auckland 11 April; incorrect gear; fined $100. 

Horse Penalties 

VICTOR BRAVO | Manawatu 8 April; broke at start; must complete mobile start trial. 

WANNA SNUGGLE | Wairio 10 April; elevated heart rate; veterinary clearance required. 

MAZEPPA | Auckland 11 April; fell in running; veterinary clearance required and must complete trial. 

ITAINTNECESSARILYSO | Auckland 11 April; broke at start; must complete standing start trial. 

MIDNIGHT DIAMOND | NZ Metropolitan 11 April; backed away prior to start; must complete standing start trial. 

GOTTA ELECT BILL | NZ Metropolitan 11 April; atrial fibrillation; veterinary clearance including ECG required and must complete trial. 

HACKSAW RIDGE | Methven 13 April; atrial fibrillation; veterinary clearance including ECG required and must complete trial. 

Protest 

MIDNIGHT DIAMOND | NZ Metropolitan 11 April; unsatisfactory manners prior to start; declared a non-runner.