Race 5
LADBROKES CALCUTTA & LUNCHEON 13 JUNE BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1800m
BM65
Eagle Farm
Soft 7| Details | Barrier | Wgt | Margin | Time | Progression | Steward comment | Starting price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 60.0kg | - | 1-51.99 | 800m: 1st 400m: 1st | Began awkwardly. Over-raced early. | $4 | ||
| 7 | 61.0kg | 1.45 | 1-52.24 | 800m: 7th 400m: 6th | Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. | $17 | ||
| 6 | 55.0kg | 1.52 | 1-52.25 | 800m: 2nd 400m: 2nd | - | $5.50 | ||
| 2 | 56.0kg | 2.67 | 1-52.45 | 800m: 6th 400m: 7th | - | $12 | ||
| 1 | 60.0kg | 2.73 | 1-52.46 | 800m: 4th 400m: 4th | Leaving the 100m was obliged to momentarily steady to avoid heels. | $6.50 | ||
| 4 | 58.0kg | 2.91 | 1-52.49 | 800m: 5th 400m: 5th | Slow to begin. Approaching the 350m was disappointed for a run & obliged to shift in to secure clear running. When questioned re performance, Rdr stated gelding over raced at its last start, and as such was instructed to ride conservatively-added gelding travelled well during the early and middle stages, however was somewhat one paced when placed under pressure. Tnr confirmed instructs. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. | $3.10 | ||
| 3 | 60.5kg | 7.71 | 1-53.30 | 800m: 3rd 400m: 3rd | Raced keenly in the middle stages. When questioned about performance, Rdr commented gelding travelled well during the early and middle stages; however, could offer no explanation disappointing performance. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Gelding now being sent for a spell. | $7 | ||