Race 8
DAGGER 373 Class 1 Handicap 1800m
CL1
Gold Coast
Heavy 8| Details | Barrier | Wgt | Margin | Time | Progression | Steward comment | Starting price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 54.0kg | - | 1-54.44 | 800m: 1st 400m: 1st | Hampered and forced wider near the 1600m and after being caught 3 wide was allowed to press forward to obtain the lead near the 1200m. When questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer K Loy explained that the gelding was having its second start for the stable and she was of the view that the gelding would appreciate today’s track conditions and the step-up in distance. Stewards noted her comments. | $13 | ||
| 2 | 54.0kg | 1.25 | 800m: 6th 400m: 5th | Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped CYCLONE PATH. Near the 1600m had to be checked to avoid the heels of CYCLONE PATH which shifted out abruptly. | $3.80 | |||
| 8 | 54.0kg | 1.45 | 800m: 8th 400m: 8th | Slow to begin. | $3 | |||
| 3 | 58.0kg | 3.70 | 800m: 4th 400m: 3rd | Bumped at the start. Over-raced badly during the early stages and approaching the first turn near the 1600m, shifted out abruptly. | $5.50 | |||
| 6 | 54.5kg | 6.20 | 800m: 2nd 400m: 2nd | - | $6 | |||
| 7 | 54.0kg | 7.95 | 800m: 3rd 400m: 4th | - | $21 | |||
| 1 | 54.0kg | 8.15 | 800m: 7th 400m: 6th | Commenced to over-race approaching the first turn near the 1600m and continued to do so for a short distance. | $14 | |||
| 4 | 54.0kg | 8.35 | 800m: 5th 400m: 7th | - | $16 | |||