Race 4
CHANNEL SEVEN BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 2170m
BM60
Ipswich
Soft 5| Details | Barrier | Wgt | Margin | Time | Progression | Steward comment | Starting price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 59.5kg | - | 2-15.75 | 800m: 1st 400m: 1st | Made the 1500 metres crossing awkwardly. When asked to comment rider B Nothdurft explained he was issued no specific instructions and that after beginning well and showing early speed he elected to allow HEAD UP HIGH to press forward and lead the event. | $7 | ||
| 3 | 60.0kg | 1.50 | 800m: 5th 400m: 4th | - | $8.50 | |||
| 6 | 54.0kg | 1.80 | 800m: 9th 400m: 7th | - | $26 | |||
| 2 | 58.0kg | 2.00 | 800m: 3rd 400m: 3rd | - | $2.60 | |||
| 8 | 54.0kg | 2.50 | 800m: 8th 400m: 6th | Slow to begin. Over-raced near the 1600 metres. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. | $17 | |||
| 9 | 54.5kg | 5.00 | 800m: 10th 400m: 10th | Raced keenly near the 1600 metres. | $21 | |||
| 5 | 60.0kg | 7.50 | 800m: 2nd 400m: 2nd | - | $3 | |||
| 10 | 54.5kg | 7.70 | 800m: 7th 400m: 9th | Raced three wide in the early stages. | $31 | |||
| 4 | 54.5kg | 11.70 | 800m: 4th 400m: 8th | Raced three wide in the early stages. SLAUGHTER BAY – When asked to comment on tactics adopted in the middle stages apprentice M Castle stated instructions were to allow the gelding to settle in a forward position and if the opportunity presented to improve and possibly lead the event if circumstances permit. Apprentice Castle added near the 1300 metres she shifted wider on the track when the pace eased in an attempt to improve however was caught racing three wide for the remainder of the event. | $31 | |||
| 1 | 55.5kg | 11.80 | 800m: 6th 400m: 5th | - | $101 | |||