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Thoroughbred Toowoomba Sat 11 Apr 2020 Race 4

Race 4

VALE DARRYL GOLLAN BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1300m

BM55

Toowoomba

Good 4
1
Barrier

1

Wgt

59.5kg

Margin

-

Time

1-20.26 600/38.00

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

When questioned by Stewards in relation to the seemingly improved performance, trainer M. Kropp advised that the instructions were for the mare to be in a handy position today if possible. He added that, after beginning well from the inside barrier, the mare was able to lead without pressure, and with the step up in distance it was able to dictate the tempo to suit. He went on to say that the mare was down significantly in class for today’s race, and when ridden in this manner it has previously performed well. Stewards noted the explanation.

Starting Price

$4.80

Gear on display
Winkers
Gear changes
2
Barrier

5

Wgt

58.0kg

Margin

2.50

Time

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$7

Gear on display
Gear changes
Tongue Control Bit Off Again
3
Barrier

4

Wgt

60.5kg

Margin

3.30

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Eased passing the 900m when crowded for room by MAKE ME RICH WITCH which laid in.

Starting Price

$3.50

Gear on display
Blinkers, Tongue Control Bit
Gear changes
4
Barrier

3

Wgt

62.0kg

Margin

5.60

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Raced 3 wide with cover throughout. Apprentice N. Fazackerley accidentally dropped his whip passing the 300m.

Starting Price

$41

Gear on display
Bandages (Off Hind), Blinkers
Gear changes
5
Barrier

9

Wgt

58.5kg

Margin

6.10

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$8

Gear on display
Bar Plates (Front)
Gear changes
6
Barrier

6

Wgt

60.5kg

Margin

6.60

Time

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$12

Gear on display
Gear changes
Barrier

7

Wgt

55.0kg

Margin

7.60

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Forced 3 wide by MAKE ME RICH WITCH which shifted out passing the 900m after crowding BEAT ZA DRUM. Raced 3 wide without cover from that point. Bumped by PAT’S GIRL passing the 300m. Inconvenienced between STORMY GREY and PAT’S GIRL passing the 300m when PAT’S GIRL laid out slightly.

Starting Price

$9

Gear on display
Bits Lugging, Tongue Tie, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only)
Gear changes
Barrier

8

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

7.70

Time

Progression

800m: 9th
400m: 9th

Steward Comment

Slow to begin.

Starting Price

$101

Gear on display
Gear changes
Barrier

2

Wgt

57.5kg

Margin

9.50

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

After being crossed by TAINTED AFFAIR passing the 1000m, the mare commenced to overrace, and then laid in passing the 900m and slightly crowded BEAT ZA DRUM, and then continued to race keenly from that point. Commenced to weaken after passing the 400m and finished in a rearward position. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare revealed no apparent abnormalities. Co-trainers T. and M. Sears advised that in light of the performance today, the horse will now be sent for an immediate spell.

Starting Price

$4.40

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes