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Thoroughbred Doomben Sat 09 Sep 2017 Race 2

Race 2

EILEEN & WILLIAM DUFFUS MEMORIAL Fillies & Mares BenchMark 85 Handicap 1200m

F&M BM85

Doomben

Good 3
1
Barrier

3

Wgt

54.5kg

Margin

-

Time

1-10.40 600/34.84

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$4

Gear on display
Tongue Tie, Blinkers
Gear changes
2
Barrier

1

Wgt

58.0kg

Margin

2.30

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$7

Gear on display
Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
3
Barrier

4

Wgt

57.0kg

Margin

2.50

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Raced wide without cover. When questioned regarding his riding of the mare, R. Fradd stated that he had been instructed to settle the horse behind the leaders but was prevented from taking up this position when MAGNUS COR maintained a position one off the rail. He added that he did not wish to restrain his mount behind MAGNUS COR near the 800m as he was mindful that when OF THE DAY beat FINAL ZERO at Doomben on 12 August, it took almost the entire straight to run that mare down, and with FINAL ZEROs light weight today, he was of the belief that he would be giving that mare too much start.

Starting Price

$2

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
4
Barrier

2

Wgt

55.0kg

Margin

6.30

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Had to be restrained off heels approaching the first turn. P. Hammersley was questioned regarding his tactics. He advised that as the mare had been tardy out of the barriers at her previous start, he had been instructed to position the horse close to the lead, and whilst MAGNUS COR did not jump extremely well, he was intent on holding a position outside of STAR OF NIGHT. He added that approaching the first turn jockey Fradd had placed some pressure on him when OF THE DAY attempted to shift in and force him towards the rail, however he was intent on holding his position. A post-race veterinary

Starting Price

$21

Gear on display
Tongue Tie
Gear changes
5
Barrier

5

Wgt

55.0kg

Margin

8.80

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

J. Byrne reported at scale that he was disappointed in the mares performance, however could offer no excuses.

Starting Price

$5.50

Gear on display
Gear changes