Thoroughbred Sunshine Coast Wed 16 Nov 2016 Race 2

Steward Comment

Restrained at the start to gain a position closer to the rail at the rear of the field. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

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Steward Comment

Apprentice R. Payne was reprimanded for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

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Stewards questioned apprentice B. Grylls regarding the riding tactics she adopted today, which was in contrast to the mare’s normal racing pattern. Apprentice Grylls stated that she was instructed to be positive from the barriers and after beginning well she rode forward and crossed to the lead after a short distance. Trainer R. Heathcote advised he had instructed apprentice Grylls to be positive from the barriers although he was surprised that BOCAGE was able to lead as it did today as the mare is often tardy at the start. After considering the evidence put forward trainer R. Heathcote was

Steward Comment

When asked to comment on the performance, which was below market expectation, jockey N. Day indicated that the horse travelled well until under pressure from the 600m and then commenced to hang out and failed to respond in the home straight. Trainer C. Anderson indicated that in light of today’s performance he would take the earmuffs off the mare for its next start and add blinkers back on, and to ride the horse a little more conservatively in future. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Steward Comment

Overraced in the early stages.