Race 1
SKY RACING BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 2200m
BM78
Doomben
Good 4| Details | Barrier | Wgt | Margin | Time | Progression | Steward comment | Starting price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 53.0kg | - | 2-15.98 | 800m: 3rd 400m: 3rd | Laid out under pressure from the 200m. | $3.80 | ||
| 2 | 55.0kg | 0.60 | 2-16.08 | 800m: 6th 400m: 4th | Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. | $4.60 | ||
| 6 | 57.0kg | 1.94 | 2-16.31 | 800m: 8th 400m: 8th | - | $8.50 | ||
| 1 | 56.0kg | 2.20 | 2-16.36 | 800m: 5th 400m: 7th | Began awkwardly. | $8.50 | ||
| 3 | 58.5kg | 2.49 | 2-16.41 | 800m: 4th 400m: 2nd | Raced keenly for some distance passing the 1400m. | $9.50 | ||
| 7 | 59.5kg | 2.86 | 2-16.47 | 800m: 1st 400m: 1st | When racing keenly passing the 1300m, shifted out and was allowed to stride to take up the lead approaching the 1100m | $17 | ||
| 9 | 57.5kg | 3.65 | 2-16.60 | 800m: 2nd 400m: 5th | - | $20 | ||
| 5 | 56.5kg | 3.97 | 2-16.66 | 800m: 7th 400m: 6th | Slow to begin. Over raced early. Approaching the 600m, steadied after racing tight. Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post. When asked performance, Rdr stated mare over raced early, had a tendency to hang out slightly during various stages, which was normal for the horse and proved disappointing in its finishing effort. | $5.50 | ||
| 8 | 55.0kg | 8.51 | 2-17.43 | 800m: 9th 400m: 9th | Rdr reported mare was under pressure from the 700m, failed to respond to riding and proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Stable rep advised to report back on mare’s condition in subsequent days. | $11 | ||