Dembe RETIRED 2025

28/10/22, 14.40L, 1350m, Ipswich R7, NUTURF BENCHMARK 65 Handicap, Les Tilley (58.5kg), Bar 10, Tongue Tie, 800m:2 400m:2, 1-20.75, Sectionals: 36.16, Prize: $470 Bonus: $0 Starting: $9.50

Over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event when racing outside the leader. Rider L Tilley desisted from pressuring the horse in the home straight after DEMBE felt awkward in its action. Blundered on pulling up. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.

07/09/22, 4.30L, 1500m, Eagle Farm R7, WHITE POOL BENCHMARK 65 Handicap, Les Tilley (59.0kg), Bar 6, Tongue Tie, 800m:1 400m:1, 1-31.54, Sectionals: 36.24, Prize: $500 Bonus: $0 Starting: $19

17/08/22, 0.70L, 1350m, Ipswich R4, SCHWEPPES Colts, Geldings & Entires BENCHMARK 65 Handicap, Les Tilley (59.0kg), Bar 5, Tongue Tie, 800m:1 400m:1, 1-20.23, Sectionals: 34.35, Prize: $3,200 Bonus: $0 Starting: $10

29/07/22, 1200m, Ipswich R5, SPARTAN SOCIAL CLUB Class 1 Handicap, Les Tilley (58.0kg), Bar 7, Tongue Tie, 800m:1 400m:1, 1-11.19, Sectionals: 35.60, Prize: $13,400 Bonus: $0 Starting: $21

Trainer K Schweida was asked to explain the seemingly improved performance, he indicated that at the horses had performed well last preparation with the exception of its last start when it had come to the end of its preparation and raced on a rain effected surface. He also added that first up this preparation had again been on a soft track and he had not been disappointed with the performance and had expected a forward showing today.

16/07/22, 4.20L, 1100m, Aquis Park Gold Coast R6, STRATA COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS BENCHMARK 58 Handicap, Les Tilley (60.0kg), Bar 3, Tongue Tie, 800m:2 400m:2, 1-07.19, Sectionals: 36.25, Prize: $470 Bonus: $0 Starting: $7