Thoroughbred Sunshine Coast Sat 22 Sep 2018 Race 1

Steward Comment

When attempting to secure clear running near the 500m became awkward at heels and had to be steadied and shifted out, making contact with another runner.

Steward Comment

Steward Comment

Steward Comment

Stewards questioned jockey M. McGillivray regarding his riding of the horse, which settled at the rear of the field, which was in contrast to its established racing pattern. Jockey McGillivray indicated as it was having its first start over the distance he had been instructed to not overly pressure the horse in the early stages and to obtain cover midfield. He added that during the early stages it became apparent he would be caught in a 3 wide position and rather than pressure his mount he elected to steady and take up a trailing position with cover closer to the fence. Stewards accepted the

Steward Comment

Slow to begin. Overraced in the middle stages.

Steward Comment

Slow to begin. Bumped by another runner near the 500m. Jockey L. Cassidy reported the horse was making an abnormal respiratory noise. A post race veterinary examination no significant findings. Trainer G. Duncan advised that in light of today’s performance the horse would be retired from racing.

Steward Comment

When asked to comment on the performance, which was below market expectation, jockey J. Byrne indicated that, in his opinion, when racing in the lead the horse was obliged to work too hard and felt it did not entirely relax when another runner settled to his outside. He added that, in his opinion, the horse is not entirely suited to 2000m and would have raced better if able to obtain cover. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.