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Thoroughbred Aquis Park Gold Coast Sat 29 Sep 2018 Race 4

Race 4

MELBOURNE CUP IN THE DOME Class 2 Handicap 1400m

CL2

Gold Coast

Good 3
1
Barrier

9

Wgt

58.5kg

Margin

-

Time

1-23.01 600/35.30

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Rider questioned re tactics - stated intention prerace was to obtain a handy position with cover however, when likely to be caught wide in early stages allowed gelding to stride forward to settle outside the leader.

Starting Price

$6

Gear on display
Norton Bit
Gear changes
2
Barrier

1

Wgt

56.5kg

Margin

0.75

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Held up rounding home turn. Rider questioned if an opportunity to obtain narrow run to inside of COURT RULES passing 300m - stated COURT RULES inclined to shift ground both out and back in leading up to that point. Concerned COURT RULES was going to shift in passing 300m and elected to shift out in hope a run would eventuate between COURT RULES and AUERBACH. Shortly after COURT RULES rolled out and as a consequence disappointed for that run until a point leaving 100m.

Starting Price

$9.50

Gear on display
Gear changes
3
Barrier

4

Wgt

58.5kg

Margin

1.15

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Bumped at start. Near 500m shifted out to improve and bumped NATURAL FORCE.

Starting Price

$3.10

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
4
Barrier

5

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

1.45

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$12

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
Barrier

8

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

2.70

Time

Progression

800m: 10th
400m: 10th

Steward Comment

Slow to begin. Rider questioned re decision to shift back to inside of DRAMATIC MOMENTS upon straightening - stated there was doubtful room between DRAMATIC MOMENTS and CAPA CAYLEE upon straightening and elected to shift back to inside of DRAMATIC MOMENTS to secure clear running. Stewards accepted explanation.

Starting Price

$26

Gear on display
Barrier Blanket, Tongue Tie, Blinkers
Gear changes
6
Barrier

7

Wgt

58.5kg

Margin

2.80

Time

Progression

800m: 9th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Slow to begin. Near 500m bumped by DYNASTIC.

Starting Price

$7.50

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
7
Barrier

10

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

3.00

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Upon straightening inconvenienced by DELOS. Approaching 100m eased away from heels of NATURAL FORCE in order to maintain clear running.

Starting Price

$4.60

Gear on display
Gear changes
8
Barrier

3

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

5.00

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Bumped at start.

Starting Price

$19

Gear on display
Gear changes
9
Barrier

6

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

6.75

Time

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 9th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly. Near 700m steadied from heels of MANILA MISS.

Starting Price

$31

Gear on display
Gear changes
10
Barrier

2

Wgt

54.5kg

Margin

7.75

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly.

Starting Price

$15

Gear on display
Blinkers, Gelded
Gear changes
Gelded First Time