Race 1
SEARLES GARDEN PRODUCTS QTIS 3-Y-O BenchMark 58 Handicap 1200m
3Y BM58
Kilcoy
Good 4| Details | Barrier | Wgt | Margin | Time | Progression | Steward comment | Starting price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 59.0kg | - | 1-10.94 | 800m: 4th 400m: 4th | Forced wider by another runner near the 800m. | $6 | ||
| 2 | 56.5kg | 0.20 | 800m: 3rd 400m: 3rd | Hung out near the 800m. | $2.60 | |||
| 1 | 57.5kg | 2.70 | 800m: 2nd 400m: 1st | - | $4.40 | |||
| 4 | 56.0kg | 20.20 | 800m: 1st 400m: 2nd | After leading the event, tired over the final 300m, finishing in last position. Stewards questioned jockey J. Orman regarding the poor performance of the horse. Jockey Orman stated that he was instructed to assume the lead if possible and attempt to get the gelding to settle, however it overraced badly before tiring from the final 500m. A post race veterinary examination determined that CONSPICUOUS was significantly dehydrated, which may have had an effect on its performance. Stewards advised trainer Mr B. Lockwood that today’s performance was unsatisfactory and directed the gelding to re | $2.90 | |||