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Thoroughbred Doomben Sat 21 May 2016 Race 2

Race 2

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS BenchMark 85 Handicap 2000m

BM 85 HCP

Doomben

Good 3
1
Barrier

3

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

-

Time

2-02.66 600/35.18

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$5

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
Blinkers First Time, Cross-over Nose Band Off First Time
2
Barrier

7

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

2.00

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$8

Gear on display
Bits Lugging, Ear Muffs, Norton Bit
Gear changes
3
Barrier

9

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

2.20

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Momentarily inconvenienced when tightened for room near the 1500m.

Starting Price

$10

Gear on display
Race Plates Front - Hind, Bits Lugging, Blinkers
Gear changes
4
Barrier

5

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

2.40

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Overraced in the early and middle stages.

Starting Price

$12

Gear on display
Bits Lugging, Blinkers
Gear changes
5
Barrier

4

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

2.80

Time

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$6

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
6
Barrier

8

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

3.00

Time

Progression

800m: 10th
400m: 10th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$18

Gear on display
Gear changes
Barrier

1

Wgt

60.5kg

Margin

3.10

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

A post race veterinary examination revealed a mild case of the thumps. Trainer D. Vandyke advised stewards that ASTRONOMOS sustained two black eyes Sunday morning. He suspects that it occurred during the running of the race and would explain the disappointing performance. He further advised that the gelding had pulled up fine in all other aspects and would continue with current preparation and head to the Brisbane Cup, 2400m. He advised that the horse tactics will vary being over further distance, will drop back and be ridden cold.

Starting Price

$2.70

Gear on display
Tongue Control Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
8
Barrier

6

Wgt

58.5kg

Margin

3.20

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Change of tactics. Connections advised that the intention will be to gain cover. When the mare travelled strongly in the early stages it was allowed to stride forward and obtain the lead.

Starting Price

$16

Gear on display
Pacifiers
Gear changes
Pacifiers First Time
9
Barrier

2

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

3.70

Time

Progression

800m: 9th
400m: 9th

Steward Comment

Rider reported that after beginning awkwardly his saddle shifted to the near-side which placed him at a disadvantage until passing the winning post on the first occasion. Had to be eased to avoid the heels near the 200m.

Starting Price

$41

Gear on display
Gear changes
10
Barrier

10

Wgt

56.5kg

Margin

5.20

Time

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$10

Gear on display
Tongue Tie, Race Plates
Gear changes