Driver Penalties 

N Williamson | Wyndham 5 September (heard Invercargill 12 September); allowed runner to shift into passing lane; suspended 20-22 September inclusive. 

B Butt | NZ Metropolitan 13 September; use of whip; suspended 16-22 September inclusive and fined $350. 

R Holmes | Oamaru 15 September; careless driving; fined $300. 

Trainer Penalties 

B Purdon & S Phelan | Auckland 13 September; failed to affix gear so as not to come adrift; fined $100. 

M Heenan | Oamaru 15 September; late to present runner on to track; fined $100. 

T Bagrie | Oamaru 15 September; late gear notification; fined $50. 

Horse Penalties 

BERTHA’S PRIDE | Waikato Bay of Plenty 10 September; broke in running; must complete trial. 

TEQUILA SUNRISE | Waikato Bay of Plenty 10 September; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. 

LINCOLN LA MOOSE | Auckland 13 September; broke in running; must complete trial. 

ALWAYS IMPRESSIVE | NZ Metropolitan 13 September; lame; veterinary clearance required. 

KNOWING ME | Oamaru 15 September; broke in running; must complete trial. 

MISS GRACIE | Oamaru 15 September; broke in running; must complete trial. 

Protests 

WHODREAMINGNOW | NZ Metropolitan 28 July; raced with prohibited substance in system; disqualified from 1st. 

WIND OF CHANGE | Waikato Bay of Plenty 10 September; excessive galloping during race; disqualified from 4th.