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Thoroughbred Mackay Thu 12 May 2016 Race 5

Race 5

RP DIGITAL BenchMark 70 Handicap 1100m

BM 70 HCP

Mackay

Good 4
1
Barrier

9

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

-

Time

1-03.99 600/34.54

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Raced 3 wide no cover. Stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey against the winner, alleging interference over the final stages. On the evidence it was established that inside the final 30 metres the winner shifted out under riding and bumped the gelding carrying it wider. Bearing in mind the manner in which both horses ran to the finish, and the margin of a nose between them at the finish, stewards were comfortably satisfied that had the interference not occurred gelding would have finished ahead of the declared winner. Accordingly the protest was upheld and the placings amended.

Starting Price

$9

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
2
Barrier

2

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

0.10

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Stewards considered an objection lodged by second placegetter against the gelding, alleging interference over the final stages. On the evidence it was established that inside the final 30 metres gelding shifted out under riding and bumped the second placegetter carrying it wider. Bearing in mind the manner in which both horses ran to the finish, and the margin of a nose between them at the finish, stewards were comfortably satisfied that had the interference not occurred second placegetter would have finished ahead of the gelding. Accordingly the protest was upheld and the placings amended.

Starting Price

$13

Gear on display
Gelded, Bits Lugging, Blinkers
Gear changes
3
Barrier

1

Wgt

58.0kg

Margin

1.60

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$4.40

Gear on display
Blinkers, Bandages
Gear changes
4
Barrier

6

Wgt

57.0kg

Margin

2.10

Time

Progression

800m: 9th
400m: 9th

Steward Comment

Buffeted between runners at the start.

Starting Price

$9

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
5
Barrier

3

Wgt

60.0kg

Margin

2.20

Time

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Approaching the 100 metres had to be steadied when crowded for room.

Starting Price

$6.50

Gear on display
Tongue Tie, Bits Lugging, Winkers
Gear changes
6
Barrier

7

Wgt

58.5kg

Margin

5.00

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$6.50

Gear on display
Ear Muffs, Blinkers
Gear changes
7
Barrier

8

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

5.20

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$10

Gear on display
Winkers
Gear changes
8
Barrier

4

Wgt

60.5kg

Margin

5.40

Time

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$31

Gear on display
Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
Tongue Tie First Time, Hoof Pads Off First Time
9
Barrier

5

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

5.60

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, Apprentice said that his mount never travelled comfortably at any stage. He stated that in his opinion the gelding would perform better over longer distances.

Starting Price

$5.50

Gear on display
Winkers
Gear changes