Race 1
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC 3 AUGUST Class 3 Handicap 1200m
CL3
Eagle Farm
Good 4| Details | Barrier | Wgt | Margin | Time | Progression | Steward comment | Starting price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 56.0kg | - | 1-10.34 | 800m: 7th 400m: 6th | Momentarily held up entering the home straight before shifting to the inside to obtain clear running. | $2.90 | ||
| 4 | 54.0kg | 1.56 | 1-10.60 | 800m: 2nd 400m: 2nd | Laid in under pressure approaching the winning post. | $51 | ||
| 10 | 58.5kg | 2.59 | 1-10.78 | 800m: 9th 400m: 7th | Hampered when crowded at the start. Raced keenly for a short distance early when being restrained to obtain cover. | $15 | ||
| 3 | 55.5kg | 2.61 | 1-10.78 | 800m: 1st 400m: 1st | Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post. | $41 | ||
| 2 | 53.0kg | 3.17 | 1-10.88 | 800m: 4th 400m: 4th | Laid in at the entrance to the home straight and became awkwardly placed at heels for a short distance. Continued to lay in for the majority of the home straight. | $19 | ||
| 9 | 55.5kg | 3.81 | 1-10.99 | 800m: 11th 400m: 10th | - | $19 | ||
| 1 | 59.5kg | 4.17 | 1-11.05 | 800m: 3rd 400m: 5th | Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. When asked about performance rider could offer no explanation other than gelding may not have been suited ridden in a more forward position. A post-race vet exam revealed an upper respiratory noise. Trnrs’ rep advised requires vet clearance inclusive of a satisfactory endoscopic exam prior to racing again. | $4.60 | ||
| 7 | 58.0kg | 4.67 | 1-11.13 | 800m: 8th 400m: 9th | When asked about performance rider could offer no explanation for performance. A post-race vet exam revealed lameness in both front legs. Trnrs’ rep advised requires vet clearance prior to racing again. | $4.80 | ||
| 11 | 55.5kg | 4.69 | 1-11.14 | 800m: 6th 400m: 3rd | When over-racing in the early and middle stages was inclined to lay out. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced three wide throughout the event. | $12 | ||
| 8 | 54.5kg | 4.84 | 1-11.16 | 800m: 10th 400m: 11th | Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keen early and obliged to steady from heels near the 1000m. | $26 | ||
| 6 | 56.0kg | 9.06 | 1-11.88 | 800m: 5th 400m: 8th | Slow to begin. Raced keenly for a short distance near the 1000m. Rider reported horse may have got its tongue over the bit during the race, adding gelding may not have backed up from its two most recent starts on heavy tracks. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. | $10 | ||