Rider Penalties 

M Cameron | Waikato 17 January; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 20 January). 

L Hemi | Canterbury 18 January; careless riding; suspended 28 January – 7 February inclusive. 

N Hailey | Canterbury 18 January; use of whip; fined $150. 

B May | Canterbury 18 January; use of whip; fined $250. 

C Butler | Wellington 20 January; late to arrive on course; fined $100. 

J Doyle | Wellington 20 January; use of whip; fined $250. 

C Grylls | Wellington 20 January; celebratory gesture prior to winning post; fined $300. 

Y Atchamar | Gore 20 January; medical clearance required. 

J Allen | Auckland 21 January; careless riding; suspended 28 January – 7 February inclusive. 

C Grylls | Auckland 21 January; failed to make weight; fined $100. 

W Kennedy | Auckland 21 January; medical clearance required. 

Trainer Penalty 

R Cole | Non-raceday dated 18 January; failed to ride trackwork free of prohibited substance; suspended 12 December – 6 February inclusive and costs of $187.50. 

Horse Penalties 

STAR IN THE SKY | Waikato 17 January; slow to jump; must complete trial.  

MARMAC BOY | Waikato 17 January; cardiac arrhythmia; veterinary clearance required. 

SELVA VERDE | Waikato 17 January; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required. 

PROPER TWELVE | Canterbury 18 January; bled; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required. 

SEVEN ELEVEN | Canterbury 18 January; lame; veterinary clearance required. 

GEE STRING | Wellington 20 January; reared at start; must complete trial.