Race 4
KOMATSU Maiden Handicap 1200m
MDN
Gold Coast
Good 3| Details | Barrier | Wgt | Margin | Time | Progression | Steward comment | Starting price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 57.5kg | - | 1-10.11 | 800m: 4th 400m: 4th | Shifted out abruptly at the start. | $3.40 | ||
| 4 | 59.0kg | 3.30 | 800m: 2nd 400m: 2nd | - | $7 | |||
| 10 | 56.0kg | 4.30 | 800m: 1st 400m: 1st | - | $31 | |||
| 1 | 56.0kg | 5.60 | 800m: 3rd 400m: 3rd | - | $2.40 | |||
| 7 | 55.5kg | 7.60 | 800m: 7th 400m: 6th | Laid in under pressure for the majority of the home straight. | $12 | |||
| 2 | 59.0kg | 7.90 | 800m: 5th 400m: 5th | Stewards questioned Jockey L Rolls regarding his riding of the gelding in the early stages and as to whether there was an opportunity for him to hold a closer trailing position behind SNOW SPARKLE. Jockey Rolls explained that the gelding failed to hold a position behind SNOW SPARKLE despite his urges. He added that the gelding raced greenly throughout and was under pressure from the 600m and would appreciate a step-up in distance. Stewards noted his explanation. | $20 | |||
| 9 | 56.0kg | 8.70 | 800m: 10th 400m: 7th | Connections advised that the colt would be ridden midfield today if possible – settled at the rear of the field. Over-raced during the early stages. | $15 | |||
| 8 | 56.0kg | 12.00 | 800m: 8th 400m: 9th | - | $91 | |||
| 6 | 57.0kg | 12.50 | 800m: 9th 400m: 10th | At the start had to be checked when tightened for room between runners. | $71 | |||
| 3 | 57.5kg | 12.70 | 800m: 6th 400m: 8th | - | $31 | |||