Driver Penalties 

J Darby | Waikato Bay of Plenty 4 March; use of whip; suspended 5 March – 4 April inclusive. 

N Balle | Waikato Bay of Plenty 4 March; use of whip; suspended 5-14 March inclusive. 

M Holbrough | Oamaru 5 March; shifted into passing lane in home straight; suspended 10-15 March inclusive. 

S Clarke | Westport 7 March; careless driving; suspended 10-19 March inclusive. 

P Nairn | Westport 7 March; use of whip; suspended 8-14 March inclusive. 

M Williamson | Northern Southland 8 March; use of whip; fined $250. 

K Tomlinson | Reefton 9 March; started from incorrect position; fined $400. 

Trainer Penalty 

B Negus | Westport 7 March; incorrect gear; fined $100. 

Horse Penalties 

SKEE PRINCESS | Waikato Bay of Plenty 4 March; high heart rate and slow recovery; veterinary clearance required. 

IDEAL CRUNCH | Waikato Bay of Plenty 4 March; swollen epiglottis; veterinary clearance required. 

WAVEWATCHER | Oamaru 5 March; high heart rate and slow recovery; veterinary clearance required. 

FRANCO HOFFMAN | Westport 7 March; atrial fibrillation; veterinary clearance including ECG required. 

AMALFI | Reefton 9 March; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. 

TITIAN FRANCO | Reefton 9 March; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. 

NIGHT LIFE | Reefton 9 March; broke in running; must complete trial. 

DESTINY DANCE | Reefton 9 March; broke at start; must complete standing start trial. 

Protests 

WHAT’S UP THE HILL | Auckland 7 March; incorrect gait home straight; disqualified from 4th. 

OPAWA PEAK | Westport 7 March; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner.