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Thoroughbred Aquis Park Gold Coast Sat 27 Jan 2018 Race 7

Race 7

FRANK EVANS MEMORIAL Class 2 Handicap 1200m

CL2

Gold Coast

Good 4
1
Barrier

2

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

-

Time

1-09.11 600/34.50

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Jockey G Colless attempted to restrain the gelding when headed by EXCEED ALL ODDS leaving the 900m, however, it failed to settle and then raced fiercely during the middle stages of the event.

Starting Price

$11

Gear on display
Gelded, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
Tongue Tie First Time, Cross-over Nose Band Off First Time
Barrier

10

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

0.10

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

When questioned as to the tactics adopted, Jockey A Allen stated that from the wide barrier he was obliged to pressure the gelding in the early stages to obtain a forward position. Once he obtained a position outside of SMASHED IT, Jockey Allen attempted to restrain the gelding at which point it continued to race strongly despite his efforts resulting in him having to obtain another hold on his reins leaving the 700m. Jockey Allen stated that his intention during the middle stages was to sit back off SMASHED IT, however, the gelding refused to settle. Stewards accepted the explanation.

Starting Price

$2.20

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
3
Barrier

9

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

1.10

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$20

Gear on display
Gear changes
4
Barrier

1

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

2.60

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$12

Gear on display
Gear changes
Barrier

5

Wgt

56.5kg

Margin

2.70

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly.

Starting Price

$41

Gear on display
Tongue Tie
Gear changes
Tongue Tie Again, Blinkers Off First Time
6
Barrier

4

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

2.80

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Bumped by ACADEMY HILL near the 400m and was again hampered by that same runner passing the 200m.

Starting Price

$3.70

Gear on display
Tongue Tie
Gear changes
Barrier

6

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

4.05

Time

Progression

800m: 10th
400m: 9th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly.

Starting Price

$20

Gear on display
Gear changes
8
Barrier

3

Wgt

57.5kg

Margin

6.05

Time

Progression

800m: 9th
400m: 10th

Steward Comment

Slow to begin. App. S Lacy reported that the horse failed to stretch out on today’s firm surface.

Starting Price

$41

Gear on display
Winkers
Gear changes
9
Barrier

7

Wgt

58.0kg

Margin

6.35

Time

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Bumped at the start.

Starting Price

$11

Gear on display
Gelded
Gear changes
10
Barrier

8

Wgt

57.5kg

Margin

20.85

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Pulled hard in the preliminary and as a result underwent a veterinary examination prior to the start and was cleared to race. Bumped at the start. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be dehydrated and as a consequence displaying a poor post-race recovery.

Starting Price

$19

Gear on display
Gear changes