Rider Penalties

• O Bosson | Matamata 16 February; excessive use of whip; suspended 24 February – 3 March inclusive.
• R Beemud | Matamata 16 February; excessive use of whip; suspended 17-24 February inclusive.
• O Bosson | Auckland 19 February; careless riding; suspended 4-11 March inclusive.
• C Grylls | Auckland 19 February; careless riding; suspended 3-12 March inclusive and fined $1,500.
• L Callaway | Southland 19 February; careless riding; suspended 21 February – 2 March inclusive.
• S Muniandy | Southland 19 February; careless riding; suspended 21 February – 3 March inclusive.
• S Khetoo| Southland 19 February; careless riding; suspended 21 February – 5 March inclusive.
• G Jogoo | Southland 19 February; medical clearance required.
• L Hemi | Wairoa 20 February; careless riding; suspended 3-9 March inclusive.
• L Hemi | Wairoa 20 February; excessive use of whip; fined $500.
• S McKay | Wairoa 20 February; excessive use of whip; suspended 3-11 March inclusive.

Trainer Penalty

• T Keegan | Non raceday dated 16 February; failed to comply with NZTR directive; suspended 26 February – 25 May inclusive and fined $3,000 with costs of $750 to Adjudicative Committee.

Horse Penalties

• LEVIATHAN | Matamata 16 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
• TIDDILYWINX | Auckland 19 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
• TAZIMOTO | Auckland 19 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
• VOLITIVO | Auckland 19 February; suspensory injury; veterinary clearance required.
• PAY WAVE | Wairoa 20 February; very slow to begin; must complete trial.

General
The Taranaki RI meeting of 18 February was abandoned due to an unsafe track.