24 February – 2 March 2025
Date: 03/03/2025

Driver Penalties 

A Pyers | Manawatu 25 February; use of whip; suspended 26 February – 11 March inclusive. 

R May | NZ Metropolitan 25 February; out of position at start; fined $100. 

R Houghton | NZ Metropolitan 28 February; failed to drive to finish of race; suspended 1-14 March inclusive. 

B Ford | Rangiora 2 March; drove in a manner capable of diminishing chances; suspended 3 March – 4 April inclusive. 

Trainer Penalty 

D McCormick | Non-raceday dated 25 February; presented incorrect horse for trials meeting; fined $600. 

Horse Penalties 

JACCKA BAYLIS | Manawatu 25 February; lacerations to hind legs; veterinary clearance required. 

ESSENCE OF EASTON | NZ Metropolitan 25 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. 

ONELOVEONELIFE | NZ Metropolitan 25 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. 

KAWACTUS | NZ Metropolitan 25 February; broke in running; must complete trial. 

DOWNTOWN ORLANDO | NZ Metropolitan 25 February; broke in running; must complete trial. 

SON OF THE CLEANER | Winton 27 February; broke in running; must complete trial.  

VELOCITY JET | Winton 27 February; broke in running; must complete trial. 

IT AIN’T ME BABE | Auckland 28 February; entrapped epiglottis; veterinary clearance required. 

PLAYOFFS | NZ Metropolitan 28 February; broke in score up; must complete mobile start trial. 

SENIOR CONSTABLE LIZ | Rangiora 2 March; broke at start; must complete standing start trial. 

RUBY TUESDAY | Rangiora 2 March; refused to score up; must complete mobile start trial. 

Protest 

RUBY TUESDAY | Rangiora 2 March; displayed unsatisfactory manners prior to start; declared a non-runner.