Manzikert RETIRED 2023

28/05/23, 33.90L, 2200m, Sunshine Coast R3, PFD FOODSERVICES Maiden Plate, Tiffani Brooker (57.5kg), Bar 8, Cross-over Nose Band, Bubble Cheeker (Near Side), 1200m:6 800m:6 400m:12, 2-21.28, Sectionals: 38.24, Prize: $0 Bonus: $0 Starting: $101

Began awkwardly. Laid in throughout and weakened badly from the 700m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer D. Murphy advised Stewards the gelding’s immediate racing future. Nonetheless, Ms Murphy was advised that MANZIKERT must barrier trial prior to racing again.

08/04/23, 10.30L, 1400m, Gatton R5, WRT HAY & FEED SHED Maiden Handicap, Jackson Murphy (54.5kg), Bar 11, Tongue Tie, Cross-over Nose Band, Bubble Cheeker (Near Side), 800m:11 400m:11, 1-24.91, Sectionals: 38.13, Prize: $400 Bonus: $0 Starting: $31

16/03/23, 2.90L, 1050m, Aquis Beaudesert R13, MAIDEN, Corey Bayliss, Bar 3, Tongue Tie, Cross-over Nose Band, Bubble Cheeker (Near Side), 1-04.03, Sectionals: 36.03, Prize: $0 Bonus: $0

29/09/22, 8.00L, 1400m, Gatton R5, LOCKYER VALLEY PAINTING Maiden Handicap, Matthew Powell (55.5kg), Bar 3, Tongue Tie, Cross-over Nose Band, Bubble Cheeker (Near Side), 800m:10 400m:9, 1-23.91, Sectionals: 36.95, Prize: $400 Bonus: $0 Starting: $31

11/09/22, 9.70L, 1600m, Sunshine Coast R1, CALOUNDRA RSL SERVICES CLUB Maiden Handicap, Wendy Peel (54.0kg) ((a1.5)), Bar 4, Tongue Tie, Cross-over Nose Band, Bubble Cheeker (Near Side), 1200m:2 800m:2 400m:2, 1-39.53, Sectionals: 36.43, Prize: $0 Bonus: $0 Starting: $101

Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event and consequently near the 800m improved onto heels and shifted out resulting A DEVIL’S CHANCE being forced four wide momentarily. Passing the 300m became awkwardly placed at heels when weakening.