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Thoroughbred Doomben Sat 13 Jul 2024 Race 2

Race 2

THE GIBSON Colts, Geldings and Entires BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1110m

CG&E BM78

Doomben

Soft 6
1
Barrier

4

Wgt

58.0kg

Margin

-

Time

1-04.80 600/35.12

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Raced keenly for a short distance passing the 700m.

Starting Price

$3.50

Gear on display
Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only)
Gear changes
Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) First Time, Tongue Tie First Time, Nose Roll Off Again, Tongue Tie Off First Time
2
Barrier

5

Wgt

59.5kg

Margin

0.67

Time

1-04.91

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Raced in restricted room approaching the 1000m. Held up for clear run on entering h/straight until leaving 200m. Rdr questioned re tactics, in particular riding round h/turn where it appeared there was an opportunity to improve to the outside when there was sufficient room to do so which would have availed clear running in h/straight. Inquiry adjourned.

Starting Price

$5

Gear on display
Tongue Tie
Gear changes
Blinkers Off Again
3
Barrier

3

Wgt

60.5kg

Margin

0.96

Time

1-04.96

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Approaching the 1000m became awkwardly placed at heels and steadied.

Starting Price

$9.50

Gear on display
Blinkers, Brushing Boots (Hind)
Gear changes
4
Barrier

1

Wgt

59.5kg

Margin

1.06

Time

1-04.98

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$6.50

Gear on display
Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only), Blinkers
Gear changes
5
Barrier

2

Wgt

57.5kg

Margin

1.83

Time

1-05.11

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$4.80

Gear on display
Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only), Blinkers, Gelded
Gear changes
6
Barrier

9

Wgt

60.0kg

Margin

2.59

Time

1-05.24

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly. Rdr reported that whilst it was the intention to race in a forward position, however, after pressuring the gelding to cross from a wide alley, it then commenced to over race and for this reason was obliged to lead the event which was not the intention.

Starting Price

$12

Gear on display
Gelded, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
7
Barrier

8

Wgt

58.0kg

Margin

4.87

Time

1-05.63

Progression

800m: 9th
400m: 9th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly and lost ground.

Starting Price

$18

Gear on display
Gear changes
8
Barrier

7

Wgt

56.5kg

Margin

6.22

Time

1-05.85

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment, Rdr stated gelding did not begin well and after being caught wide, elected to allow mount to stride however noted the gelding was inclined to lay in throughout which had an effect on its finishing effort. A post race vet exam revealed the thumps.

Starting Price

$11

Gear on display
Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
9
Barrier

6

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

13.91

Time

1-07.16

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

When asked about performance, Rdr reported that after being restrained early to a rearward position in an attempt to find cover, the gelding then came off the bridle and never travelled comfortably from that point onwards. A post race vet exam revealed no abs.

Starting Price

$61

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes