Race 5
THE GIBSON BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 2206m
BM78
Eagle Farm
Good 4| Details | Barrier | Wgt | Margin | Time | Progression | Steward comment | Starting price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 55.5kg | - | 2-17.69 | 800m: 3rd 400m: 1st | - | $9.50 | ||
| 8 | 58.0kg | 0.09 | 2-17.71 | 800m: 5th 400m: 4th | - | $3.50 | ||
| 10 | 53.0kg | 3.37 | 2-18.26 | 800m: 8th 400m: 7th | Over raced early. Near the 800m, restrained after improving onto heels. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. | $16 | ||
| 7 | 56.5kg | 3.38 | 2-18.27 | 800m: 10th 400m: 10th | Rdr reported mount over raced. | $7 | ||
| 2 | 55.5kg | 3.64 | 2-18.31 | 800m: 1st 400m: 2nd | Began awkwardly. | $13 | ||
| 1 | 52.0kg | 3.82 | 2-18.34 | 800m: 4th 400m: 3rd | - | $20 | ||
| 9 | 55.5kg | 4.52 | 2-18.46 | 800m: 9th 400m: 9th | Slow to begin. When asked about performance, Rdr stated mare was not suited to the tempo and may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race vet exam revealed the thumps. | $5 | ||
| 6 | 57.5kg | 4.59 | 2-18.47 | 800m: 7th 400m: 6th | - | $6 | ||
| 4 | 59.0kg | 8.50 | 2-19.13 | 800m: 6th 400m: 8th | Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running passing the 500m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. | $11 | ||
| 3 | 56.5kg | 11.80 | 2-19.70 | 800m: 2nd 400m: 5th | Blundered shortly after jumping. When asked about performance, Rdr unable to offer an explanation. Going for a spell. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. | $31 | ||