Race 3
CHANNEL SEVEN BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1710m
BM78
Ipswich
Good 4| Details | Barrier | Wgt | Margin | Time | Progression | Steward comment | Starting price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 57.0kg | - | 1-45.01 | 800m: 4th 400m: 3rd | - | $6 | ||
| 2 | 59.0kg | 0.80 | 800m: 1st 400m: 1st | - | $9.50 | |||
| 4 | 57.5kg | 1.20 | 800m: 6th 400m: 5th | Began awkwardly, then bumped and lost ground. Near the 1000m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SOUTHERN SWING which shifted in when not fully clear. Jockey N Callow rider of SOUTHERN SWING was advised to show greater care when in similar circumstances. | $4 | |||
| 1 | 56.0kg | 1.50 | 800m: 5th 400m: 6th | - | $10 | |||
| 8 | 56.5kg | 1.70 | 800m: 7th 400m: 7th | - | $3.60 | |||
| 3 | 58.0kg | 3.20 | 800m: 3rd 400m: 4th | Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping and became unbalanced. | $10 | |||
| 5 | 57.0kg | 4.70 | 800m: 2nd 400m: 2nd | Began awkwardly. | $15 | |||
| 7 | 57.0kg | 43.00 | 800m: 8th 400m: 8th | When asked to comment on the performance apprentice K Wilson-Taylor stated that the gelding travelled well until near the 600m and when pressured from that point failed to respond, and was then eased down in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting signs of cardiac arrythmia. Trainer L Hatch was advised that an ECG be performed and results furnished to Stewards prior to WILD MOON trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards before being eligible to start in a race again | $9.50 | |||