Race 6
TAYLOR BUILDING GROUP BENCHMARK 52 Handicap 1640m
BM52
Toowoomba
Good 4| Details | Barrier | Wgt | Margin | Time | Progression | Steward comment | Starting price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 61.0kg | - | 1-43.12 | 800m: 5th 400m: 3rd | - | $3.10 | ||
| 3 | 63.0kg | 0.10 | 800m: 1st 400m: 1st | After passing the 1300m, the gelding was initially restrained by its rider when in the trailing position, and then shortly after was crossed by ABOVE THE SKY. Shifted 3 wide to improve approaching the 1100m before obtaining the lead passing the 800m. Stewards questioned Apprentice A. Patis regarding the tactics adopted. Refer full report. | $2.80 | |||
| 8 | 59.0kg | 1.10 | 800m: 8th 400m: 5th | - | $21 | |||
| 5 | 63.0kg | 2.10 | 800m: 3rd 400m: 2nd | - | $11 | |||
| 9 | 55.0kg | 3.40 | 800m: 6th 400m: 4th | Raced 3 wide without cover from the 800m. | $6.50 | |||
| 1 | 61.5kg | 3.60 | 800m: 4th 400m: 6th | Laid in under pressure over the final 200m. | $7.50 | |||
| 7 | 61.5kg | 3.80 | 800m: 7th 400m: 8th | Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Steadied away from the heels of CROOKED ARROW passing the 100m. | $14 | |||
| 4 | 60.5kg | 15.60 | 800m: 9th 400m: 9th | Slow to begin. | $51 | |||
| 2 | 56.5kg | 22.90 | 800m: 2nd 400m: 7th | Commenced to weaken after passing the 400m and finished in a rearward position. Jockey T. Gray advised that the gelding may have got its tongue over the bit during the race. Trainer J. Perry advised that in light of the performance, he may experiment with the addition of a tongue-tie to the horse’s gear for its next start. | $61 | |||