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Thoroughbred Eagle Farm Sat 20 Jul 2024 Race 2

Race 2

THE GIBSON BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 2200m

BM78

Eagle Farm

Good 4
1
Barrier

10

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

-

Time

2-18.28 600/37.86

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Taken wider passing the winning post on the first occasion, progressed forward and settled in a forward position with cover near the 1100m.

Starting Price

$5

Gear on display
Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only), Tongue Tie, Winkers
Gear changes
2
Barrier

2

Wgt

62.0kg

Margin

0.51

Time

2-18.37

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$7.50

Gear on display
Gelded, Bits Lugging
Gear changes
3
Barrier

1

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

1.41

Time

2-18.52

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$3.40

Gear on display
Blinkers, Nasal Strip
Gear changes
4
Barrier

7

Wgt

55.0kg

Margin

1.95

Time

2-18.61

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly and shifted in at the start.

Starting Price

$21

Gear on display
Pads (Front)
Gear changes
5
Barrier

6

Wgt

57.5kg

Margin

3.49

Time

2-18.87

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$21

Gear on display
Gelded, Bits Lugging, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
6
Barrier

9

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

7.62

Time

2-19.58

Progression

800m: 10th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Slow to begin.

Starting Price

$11

Gear on display
Gear changes
7
Barrier

8

Wgt

55.0kg

Margin

9.70

Time

2-19.93

Progression

800m: 9th
400m: 10th

Steward Comment

Slow to begin.

Starting Price

$11

Gear on display
Tongue Tie, Blinkers
Gear changes
8
Barrier

3

Wgt

60.0kg

Margin

10.06

Time

2-19.99

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Shifted out passing 1900m. Continued to be ridden from that point & obtain lead near 1200m. When asked re tactics, Rdr said told to put gelding into race if an opportunity arose, adding whilst left rearward trailing position & went forward & put gelding into race earlier than planned, thought this would not be disadvantageous given ridden similar in past. Tnr instructs were to be forward if possible as gelding is one-paced, adding surprised when horse was ridden forward as early as it was. Stewards advised Rdr should have permitted mount to maintain position with cover early.

Starting Price

$17

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
9
Barrier

5

Wgt

57.0kg

Margin

12.32

Time

2-20.38

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 9th

Steward Comment

When asked about performance rider could offer no explanation other than gelding raced flat. Tnr indicated would now give consideration to sending gelding for a spell. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs

Starting Price

$6.50

Gear on display
Winkers
Gear changes
10
Barrier

11

Wgt

53.5kg

Margin

19.68

Time

2-21.63

Progression

800m: 11th
400m: 11th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$41

Gear on display
Gelded, Winkers
Gear changes
Winkers First Time, Blinkers Off Again
11
Barrier

4

Wgt

59.5kg

Margin

22.12

Time

2-22.04

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

C/O/T-ridden off the speed with cover. Ridden accordingly. When asked about performance rider stated gelding travelled comfortably in the run however when placed under pressure from the 600m was disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs.

Starting Price

$12

Gear on display
Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only)
Gear changes
Blinkers Off First Time, Cross-over Nose Band Off Again