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Thoroughbred Sunshine Coast Sat 22 Sep 2018 Race 1

Race 1

HOTSPOT TITANIUM BenchMark 75 Handicap 2200m

BM75

Sunshine Coast

Good 4
Barrier

7

Wgt

54.5kg

Margin

-

Time

2-17.26 600/36.20

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 5th

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.

Starting Price

$3.50

Gear on display
Nose Roll
Gear changes
2
Barrier

4

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

2.00

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$8

Gear on display
Winkers
Gear changes
Barrier

5

Wgt

58.0kg

Margin

4.75

Time

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$7.50

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
4
Barrier

6

Wgt

58.0kg

Margin

5.50

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 7th

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

Starting Price

$5

Gear on display
Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
5
Barrier

2

Wgt

55.0kg

Margin

7.25

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Slow to begin. Overraced in the middle stages.

Starting Price

$21

Gear on display
Bits Lugging, Blinkers, Tongue Tie, Bandages (Front), Tail Chain
Gear changes
6
Barrier

3

Wgt

54.5kg

Margin

8.00

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 6th

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.

Starting Price

$13

Gear on display
Blinkers, Ear Muffs, Nose Roll
Gear changes
Blinkers Again, Ear Muffs First Time, Nose Roll First Time
7
Barrier

1

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

12.75

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

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.

Starting Price

$3.20

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes