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Thoroughbred Eagle Farm Wed 07 Feb 2024 Race 2

Race 2

SKY RACING BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1845m

BM65

Eagle Farm

Good 4
1
Barrier

7

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

-

Time

1-54.68 600/34.80

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

From the wide barrier restrained shortly after the start to a rearward position closer to the rails. A post-race vet exam revealed abrasions to both hind bumpers.

Starting Price

$4.80

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
2
Barrier

2

Wgt

58.5kg

Margin

0.04

Time

1-54.69

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Held up approaching and rounding the home turn

Starting Price

$4.60

Gear on display
Gelded, Blinkers
Gear changes
3
Barrier

5

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

0.68

Time

1-54.80

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight

Starting Price

$4.20

Gear on display
Gear changes
4
Barrier

3

Wgt

60.5kg

Margin

2.11

Time

1-55.04

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$4.40

Gear on display
Gear changes
5
Barrier

1

Wgt

60.5kg

Margin

3.30

Time

1-55.24

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

After beginning awkwardly, unable to muster early speed

Starting Price

$19

Gear on display
Winkers, Bandages (Off Hind)
Gear changes
6
Barrier

4

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

4.05

Time

1-55.37

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Slow to begin. Raced keen early

Starting Price

$18

Gear on display
Gear changes
7
Barrier

6

Wgt

60.0kg

Margin

6.59

Time

1-55.80

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Rdr reported not intention to lead, however; after beginning well and caught wide, allowed horse to stride and lead from the 1600m-added horse travelled comfortably in the run but failed to respond to riding when placed under pressure in straight and was disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs

Starting Price

$5

Gear on display
Blinkers, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only), Tongue Tie
Gear changes