Race 8
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BM55
Aquis Park Gold Coast
Heavy 9| Details | Barrier | Wgt | Margin | Time | Progression | Steward comment | Starting price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 58.0kg | - | 1-05.78 | 800m: 4th 400m: 2nd | - | $3 | ||
| 7 | 64.0kg | 0.80 | 1-05.93 | 800m: 8th 400m: 8th | - | $13 | ||
| 12 | 59.0kg | 2.60 | 1-06.25 | 800m: 12th 400m: 12th | When questioned re riding of mare, Rdr stated from wide gate asked to be negative on mare, which was first up today and to build into the race from the top of the straight-added on heavy track, attempted to comply with instructions by working into the race prior to the 400m and pressure mare under hard riding from the 200m, at which point mare went to end of race well. Tnr confirmed instructions & whilst thought there was an opportunity to build into the race sooner, expressed overall satisfaction with ride. | $16 | ||
| 8 | 60.0kg | 2.80 | 1-06.30 | 800m: 3rd 400m: 4th | Raced wide for the majority. | $19 | ||
| 5 | 61.0kg | 3.00 | 1-06.35 | 800m: 7th 400m: 7th | Began awkwardly. | $7.50 | ||
| 2 | 60.5kg | 3.20 | 1-06.38 | 800m: 5th 400m: 5th | - | $12 | ||
| 1 | 61.5kg | 3.70 | 1-06.50 | 800m: 9th 400m: 9th | Slow to begin. | $15 | ||
| 6 | 61.0kg | 4.50 | 1-06.64 | 800m: 6th 400m: 6th | Rdr reported gelding travelled comfortably during the race but did not let down as expected when placed under pressure in the home straight, adding gelding may be better suited in races over a longer distance. A post-race vet exam revealed the thumps. | $9.50 | ||
| 4 | 62.0kg | 5.00 | 1-06.75 | 800m: 11th 400m: 11th | Slow to begin. Steadied when crowded passing the 100m. | $4.40 | ||
| 9 | 57.5kg | 5.80 | 1-06.89 | 800m: 1st 400m: 1st | - | $41 | ||
| 11 | 59.0kg | 7.80 | 1-07.23 | 800m: 10th 400m: 10th | Began awkwardly. | $61 | ||
| 10 | 60.5kg | 9.60 | 1-07.54 | 800m: 2nd 400m: 3rd | Raced wide for the majority. | $21 | ||
14E THUNDEROUS | ||||||||
16E Smart Action | ||||||||
20E Laser Beam | ||||||||
17E Beau's Girl | ||||||||
18E Noble Intent | ||||||||