Driver Penalties 

G Smith | Kaikoura 4 November; careless driving; suspended 5-8 November inclusive. 

S Trotter | Kaikoura 4 November; drove with foot out of sulky footrest; fined $100. 

C DeFilippi | Kaikoura 4 November; breach of push out rule; fined $200. 

S Ottley | Kaikoura 4 November; contacted track marker; fined $100. 

B Borcoskie | Methven 1 November (heard Rangiora 8 November); failed to drive horse to finish; suspended 15 November – 1 December inclusive. 

R Harrison | Methven 1 November (heard Rangiora 8 November); careless driving; fined $400. 

S Kelly | Wyndham 10 November; careless driving; suspended 11-22 November inclusive. 

P Hunter | Wyndham 10 November; started from incorrect position; fined $400. 

Trainer Penalties 

M House | Manawatu 4 November; late gear notification; fined $50. 

D Taylor | Rangiora 8 November; failed to affix gear so as not to come adrift; fined $100. 

Horse Penalties 

MAKAKU | Oamaru 7 November; caused false start; must complete standing start trial. 

SPEEDING SPIRIT | Oamaru 7 November; swung around prior to start; must complete standing start trial. 

MISS GRACIE | Rangiora 8 November; broke at start; must complete mobile start trial. 

IMPRESSIVE SHARD | Rangiora 8 November; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. 

BILL BOOTIT | Wyndham 10 November; bled; stood down for 30 days and must complete trial with veterinary clearance including endoscopic examination required. 

GEMS DELIGHT | Wyndham 10 November; broke in running; must complete trial. 

Protests 

MIKI BENNETT | Kaikoura 4 November; excessive galloping in home straight; disqualified from 3rd. 

SPEEDING SPIRIT | Oamaru 7 November; displayed unsatisfactory manners prior to start; declared a non-runner. 

BY CHANCE | Wyndham 10 November; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner.