Rider Penalties 

A Lawson-Carroll | Wanganui 20 January; use of whip; fined $250. 

T Davies | Wanganui 20 January; medical clearance required. 

D Cooper | Southland 23 January; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 25 January). 

M Cartwright | Auckland 25 January; careless riding; suspended 3-14 February inclusive. 

V Colgan | Auckland 25 January; careless riding; suspended 26 January – 5 February inclusive and fined $2,000. 

R Mudhoo | Kumara 11 January (heard Canterbury 25 January); misconduct; suspended 3-12 February inclusive. 

S Wynne | Canterbury 25 January; use of whip; fined $200. 

D Montes de Oca | Canterbury 25 January; failed to make weight; fined $200. 

Trainer Penalties 

C Cole | Matamata 22 January; failed to scratch by required time; fined $350. 

T Rae | Canterbury 25 January; incorrect gear; fined $150. 

Horse Penalties 

HIGHLY LETHAL | Wanganui 20 January; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. 

ASTUCIA | Matamata 22 January; reared at start; must complete trial. 

MISS LAYLA | Southland 23 January; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. 

INDIE ARDIE | Southland 23 January; cardiac arrhythmia; veterinary clearance required. 

TAVATTACK | Wanganui 25 January; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required. 

STAR IN THE SKY | Canterbury 25 January; cardiac arrhythmia; veterinary clearance required. 

General 

The Matamata RC meeting of 22 January was abandoned after Race 3 due to an unsafe track.