CL2
Gold Coast
1
57.0kg
-
1-22.33 600/35.10
800m: 4th 400m: 4th
$8
3
54.5kg
0.20
800m: 3rd 400m: 3rd
Began awkwardly.
$10
2
59.5kg
0.50
800m: 1st 400m: 1st
Rider questioned re tactics specifically strong tempo set early stages - stated instructed to lead and setgenuine tempo as gelding failed to finish off previous races when leading in slowly run races. Added passing 1200m when KICKSTART MY HEART attempted to cross forward he allowed DEVILS FIRE to improve to comply with instructions and maintain position to inside KICKSTART MY HEART, which subsequently resulted in strong tempo being set.
$4
4
56.5kg
1.30
800m: 5th 400m: 5th
Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped CASINO GOLD.
$8.50
7
2.10
800m: 2nd 400m: 2nd
Rider questioned re tactics early stages, specifically strong early tempo set when racing outside leader - stated passing 1200m appeared DEVILS FIRE, racing on inside, was content to set slow tempo and bearing in mind mount back in distance today elected to ride forward in attempt to cross DEVILS FIRE. Added at same time DEVILS FIRE commenced to improve to his inside and he was unable to cross to lead and passing 1100m restrained in attempt to settle at girth of DEVIL'S FIRE however, gelding continued to race strongly for some distance despite his efforts.
$4.80
10
55.5kg
2.60
800m: 7th 400m: 7th
Hampered at the start. Raced wide without cover throughout.
$5.50
9
57.5kg
2.70
800m: 10th 400m: 9th
$7.50
5
54.0kg
6.20
800m: 6th 400m: 6th
Bumped at the start.
$81
8
6.40
800m: 8th 400m: 8th
Rider reported at scale that the mare hung out during the middle stages.
$21
6
64.5kg
6.90
800m: 9th 400m: 10th
Slow to begin.
$41