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Thoroughbred Toowoomba Sat 04 Jan 2025 Race 2

Race 2

CARPET ONE TOOWOOMBA BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1300m

BM65

Toowoomba

Good 3
1
Barrier

8

Wgt

57.0kg

Margin

-

Time

1-19.36 600/35.67

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly. Laid out rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority. When asked to comment on the performance Trainer advised that, the gelding had derived a significant fitness benefit from its first run in this prep and had matured since returning from a spell, with the stable expecting an improved showing.

Starting Price

$41

Gear on display
Gelded, Tongue Tie, Winkers
Gear changes
2
Barrier

4

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

1.30

Time

1-19.61

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Shifted in abruptly, despite the efforts of its rider, near the 200m.

Starting Price

$2.60

Gear on display
Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only), Tongue Tie, Blinkers, Bits Lugging
Gear changes
3
Barrier

3

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

2.10

Time

1-19.76

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Raced keenly from the 1200m until the 900m when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover.

Starting Price

$18

Gear on display
Tongue Tie, Blinkers
Gear changes
4
Barrier

2

Wgt

61.0kg

Margin

3.90

Time

1-20.08

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Obliged to momentarily steady leaving the 1000m after being crossed and raced keenly for a short distance thereafter. Bumped approaching the 200m when attempting to improve into a narrow run.

Starting Price

$3.80

Gear on display
Gear changes
5
Barrier

7

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

4.40

Time

1-20.17

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start. Bumped approaching the 200m when disappointed for a run and momentarily steadied.

Starting Price

$19

Gear on display
Gear changes
6
Barrier

6

Wgt

57.5kg

Margin

5.40

Time

1-20.35

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey L Tilley advised that, in his opinion, his mount had not handled the firmer track conditions. Trainer advised subsequently that the mare had pulled up well but would be assess by the stable veterinarian in the coming days and undertook to advise should anything become apparent. Trainer added further that consideration would be given to a gear change and further spacing of the mares runs going forward.

Starting Price

$4.60

Gear on display
Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only)
Gear changes
7
Barrier

5

Wgt

62.0kg

Margin

6.40

Time

1-20.54

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$8.50

Gear on display
Bits Lugging, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only)
Gear changes
8
Barrier

1

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

10.40

Time

1-21.24

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. App R Thorburn advised that, in his opinion, the gelding had come to the end of its preparation. Trainer advised that the gelding may not have appreciated the firmer track conditions. Trainer added further that after pulling up well on 5 January 2025, he would assess the gelding over the coming days and make a judgement as to whether to continue with the preparation.

Starting Price

$101

Gear on display
Bandages (Front), Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only), Tongue Tie, Blinkers
Gear changes