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Thoroughbred Ipswich Wed 06 Dec 2017 Race 1

Race 1

HIRE A BUILDING Maiden Handicap 2150m

MDN

Ipswich

Soft 6
1
Barrier

1

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

-

Time

2-18.87 600/40.55

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Near the 500m had to be steadied from the heels of ROLLOVER NINE.

Starting Price

$5

Gear on display
Blinkers, Bits Lugging
Gear changes
2
Barrier

5

Wgt

56.5kg

Margin

0.10

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$6.50

Gear on display
Winkers
Gear changes
3
Barrier

3

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

9.10

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Apprentice Z. White reported at scale her mount overraced in the early stages and then approaching the winning post commenced to overrace and was obliged to shift out wider on the track before obtaining a position with cover near the 1400m.

Starting Price

$10

Gear on display
Bits Lugging, Tongue Control Bit
Gear changes
4
Barrier

2

Wgt

58.5kg

Margin

12.10

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$8.50

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
Barrier

6

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

12.60

Time

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

When afforded the opportunity to comment on the disappointing performance, apprentice S. Lacy stated that after obtaining the lead in the early stages the gelding overraced for a short distance leaving the 1500m, however then continued to race comfortably and, in her opinion, the gelding failed to run out the distance of today’s event.

Starting Price

$3.20

Gear on display
Visors, Blinkers, Bits
Gear changes
6
Barrier

4

Wgt

57.5kg

Margin

63.40

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, jockey L. Cassidy stated that his intention was to lead and after do so travelled well until a point near the 600 where the gelding was under severe pressure and failed to respond to his riding. He added that as he had concerns that the gelding may have bled during the event, he elected not to continue to pressure his mount. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse was severely dehydrated. Trainer T. McCarthy advised that the horse would now be spelled

Starting Price

$3.60

Gear on display
Tongue Tie, Winkers
Gear changes