Thoroughbred Aquis Park Gold Coast Sat 18 Aug 2018 Race 1

Steward Comment

Steward Comment

Steward Comment

Steadied approaching the 1000m when placed in restricted room between SORNJA and AWAKE THE STARS, which shifted in. The mare overraced for a short distance following this incident. R. Maloney, the rider of AWAKE THE STARS, was severely reprimanded for shifting ground when not sufficiently clear.

Steward Comment

When questioned as to the tactics adopted in the early stages in leading today’s event, jockey J. Byrne stated that it was not his intention to lead, however, after beginning fairly he allowed the mare to stride forward to obtain a position closer to the fence. Jockey Byrne added that as a consequence he found himself in the lead leaving the 1200m and gave consideration to allowing CASINO EVIL to cross forward of him. Given the moderate tempo in the early and middle stages, he was content to remain in the leading position.

Steward Comment

Upon returning to scale M. McGillivray reported that the mare did not feel comfortable in its action in the home straight.

Steward Comment

Slow to begin.

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B. Stewart reported that his mount travelled well until he asked it to quicken rounding the home turn and it did not respond to his riding and was disappointing.

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