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Thoroughbred Gatton Thu 22 Nov 2018 Race 4

Race 4

GREG ELLIOT MEMORIAL TROPHY BenchMark 55 Handicap 2000m

BM55

Gatton

Soft 7
1
Barrier

6

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

-

Time

2-05.79 600/39.14

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

SHOW A FLICK – When questioned by Stewards regarding the improved performance, Trainer P. Hill advised that the gelding was having its fourth run back from a spell today and, as it is a genuine middle distance horse, it was suited by the 2000m of today’s race. He added that whilst its prior start was also over a middle distance, the gelding was caught wide for the duration on that occasion and, as a consequence, weakened over the concluding stages. Mr. Hill went on to say that, in his opinion, the soft racing surface was also to the gelding’s advantage today. Stewards noted the explanation.

Starting Price

$61

Gear on display
Gelded, Blinkers
Gear changes
Barrier

9

Wgt

57.0kg

Margin

0.20

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$13

Gear on display
Race Plates, Kyneton Nose Band
Gear changes
3
Barrier

5

Wgt

57.0kg

Margin

1.20

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Jumped in the air at the start.

Starting Price

$13

Gear on display
Tongue Tie, Bits Lugging
Gear changes
4
Barrier

4

Wgt

58.0kg

Margin

2.20

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Bumped on jumping away.

Starting Price

$11

Gear on display
Race Plates, Tongue Tie, Gelded, Blinkers
Gear changes
Barrier

2

Wgt

57.5kg

Margin

2.30

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$4.80

Gear on display
Bits Lugging, Winkers, Cross-over Nose Band Hanoverian Nose Band
Gear changes
Barrier

1

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

2.50

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$8.50

Gear on display
Bits Lugging, Winkers
Gear changes
Concussion Plates (Front) First Time, Concussion Plates (Front) Off First Time
7
Barrier

7

Wgt

55.0kg

Margin

10.30

Time

Progression

800m: 9th
400m: 9th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly. Jockey J. Taylor could offer no tangible explanation for the seemingly disappointing performance, other than that the mare was stepping up in distance today, and stepping up in class considerably following its maiden win at its most recent start. Stewards noted the explanation.

Starting Price

$5.50

Gear on display
Tongue Tie, Glue-on shoes, Blinkers
Gear changes
8
Barrier

8

Wgt

61.5kg

Margin

17.60

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Overraced in the early and middle stages and proved difficult to restrain. Raced 3 wide for the majority.

Starting Price

$6

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
Barrier

3

Wgt

57.5kg

Margin

0.00

Time

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Bumped on jumping away. Fell near the 300m.

Starting Price

$3.50

Gear on display
Bits Lugging
Gear changes