Houdini the Great RETIRED 2023

14/04/18, 0.40L, 2200m, Sunshine Coast R1, LEGRAND-APP-ELECTRA CABLES BenchMark 80 Handicap, Michael Cahill (54.5kg), Bar 5, Bits Lugging, Blinkers, 1200m:9 800m:9 400m:6, 2-17.05, Sectionals: 36.57, Prize: $14,350 Bonus: $0 Starting: $17

Slow to begin.

07/04/18, 6.00L, 1625m, Toowoomba R4, K&R PLUMBING SUPPLIES BenchMark 80 Handicap, Michael Cahill (55.0kg), Bar 6, Bits Lugging, Blinkers, 1200m:11 800m:11 400m:11, 1-38.05, Sectionals: 36.42, Prize: $0 Bonus: $0 Starting: $12

Trainer C. Waller advised that it is the intention for the gelding to be ridden further forward today if circumstances permit. When questioned by Stewards regarding the gelding’s performance, jockey M. Cahill advised that after being slow to begin the gelding failed to muster early speed, and due to the fast early tempo was hard ridden at the tail of the field for the majority of the race to hold its position. He added that in the home straight the gelding ran on fairly, and he believes that the horse may be better suited over further distances. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities.

04/03/18, 5.75L, 1600m, Sunshine Coast R6, GET WINES DIRECT BenchMark 75 Handicap, Michael Cahill (57.5kg), Bar 1, Bits Lugging, Blinkers, 1200m:8 800m:7 400m:5, 1-37.56, Sectionals: 35.97, Prize: $3,200 Bonus: $0 Starting: $15

Slow to begin.

17/02/18, 49.25L, 2030m, Doomben R7, TREASURY BRISBANE'S COCKTAILS & CANAPES IN THE PARK EVENT BM 75 Hcp, Jeff Lloyd (57.5kg), Bar 7, Bits Lugging, Blinkers, 1200m:10 800m:10 400m:11, 2-07.81, Sectionals: 37.01, Prize: $0 Bonus: $0 Starting: $12

24/01/18, 1.45L, 1800m, Aquis Park Gold Coast R4, UBET OPEN Handicap, Michael Cahill (54.0kg), Bar 6, Bits Lugging, Blinkers, 1200m:6 800m:5 400m:3, 1-50.30, Sectionals: 35.30, Prize: $2,000 Bonus: $0 Starting: $3.30F

Slow to begin. Leaving 1000m made contact with the running rail and became awkward for a short distance.