Race 8
ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL Colts, Geldings & Entires BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1400m
CG&E BM55
Gatton
Soft 6| Details | Barrier | Wgt | Margin | Time | Progression | Steward comment | Starting price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 61.5kg | - | 1-25.40 | 800m: 1st 400m: 1st | When asked to comment on the apparent improved performance Trainer B Robinson explained the horse was third up today and was confident of a forward showing today. Stewards noted the explanation. | $7.50 | ||
| 1 | 57.5kg | 0.20 | 800m: 4th 400m: 3rd | Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. | $7.50 | |||
| 7 | 57.5kg | 0.40 | 800m: 8th 400m: 7th | Rider A Fancourt was reminded of her obligations regarding raising her whip above shoulder height. | $3 | |||
| 9 | 60.0kg | 1.40 | 800m: 2nd 400m: 2nd | - | $6.50 | |||
| 8 | 58.0kg | 1.60 | 800m: 10th 400m: 9th | From the wide draw restrained to a rearward position closer to the rails in the early stages of the event. Shifted in near the 150 metres to obtain clear running. | $17 | |||
| 2 | 56.0kg | 2.40 | 800m: 7th 400m: 5th | - | $31 | |||
| 3 | 58.0kg | 2.50 | 800m: 6th 400m: 6th | Shifted out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. | $4 | |||
| 4 | 54.5kg | 4.00 | 800m: 3rd 400m: 4th | As had not started for over 12 months underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Raced three wide in the early and middle stages. | $31 | |||
| 5 | 57.5kg | 10.80 | 800m: 5th 400m: 8th | - | $18 | |||
| 6 | 55.5kg | 12.30 | 800m: 9th 400m: 10th | Raced three wide in the early and middle stages. | $51 | |||