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Thoroughbred Rockhampton Fri 01 Dec 2023 Race 2

Race 2

SPARROW CONSTRUCTIONS BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1600m

BM70

Rockhampton

Good 4
1
Barrier

4

Wgt

60.5kg

Margin

-

Time

1-35.46 600/36.31

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$6.50

Gear on display
Gear changes
2
Barrier

2

Wgt

60.5kg

Margin

1.26

Time

1-35.67

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Slow into stride and tailed off in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

Starting Price

$4.20

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
3
Barrier

1

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

1.85

Time

1-35.77

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$6.50

Gear on display
Tongue Tie
Gear changes
4
Barrier

6

Wgt

60.0kg

Margin

3.26

Time

1-36.01

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$12

Gear on display
Gear changes
5
Barrier

3

Wgt

57.5kg

Margin

4.32

Time

1-36.19

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$51

Gear on display
Tongue Tie, Winkers
Gear changes
6
Barrier

5

Wgt

62.0kg

Margin

6.28

Time

1-36.53

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

When questioned jockey A. Butler stated that BONDURANT initially raced well in the early stages and found its customary leading position without having to do too much work. He added though that when approaching the 800m, the gelding started to not travel as strongly as it usually does and failed to respond to his urgings when placed under pressure in the home straight. Jockey Butler further stated that the heat and the 62kg imposed on his mount today was a factor in the performance today. Trainer J Wehlow echoed jockey Butler’s sentiments and undertook to report back in the coming days.

Starting Price

$6

Gear on display
Gelded, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only)
Gear changes
7
Barrier

7

Wgt

62.5kg

Margin

9.51

Time

1-37.07

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Jockey stated that TRICKY BEANS raced well in the early stages, and didn’t feel as though his mount had to do much work to gain a forward position. He added though that during the middles stages he noticed the gelding started to come off the bit and failed to respond when placed under pressure. He added that the 62.5kg his mount had to carry was detrimental to its chances and during the straight TRICKY BEANS was struck by the whip of another rider. A post-race exam revealed an injury to the nearhind hamstring. Trainer advised a vet cert would be required prior to its next start.

Starting Price

$2.70

Gear on display
Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes