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Thoroughbred Toowoomba Sat 15 Dec 2018 Race 2

Race 2

MARCEL VAN DE VELDE BenchMark 75 Handicap 1000m

BM75

Toowoomba

Soft 5
1
Barrier

4

Wgt

55.0kg

Margin

-

Time

0-59.22 600/34.92

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Buffeted between runners shortly after the start.

Starting Price

$2.70

Gear on display
Winkers
Gear changes
2
Barrier

7

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

1.00

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Connections advised that it would be the intention for the mare to be ridden aggressively to obtain a forward position today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

Starting Price

$1.90

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
3
Barrier

2

Wgt

59.5kg

Margin

1.10

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly.

Starting Price

$10

Gear on display
Bandages, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
Tongue Tie First Time
Barrier

1

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

1.60

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$21

Gear on display
Gelded
Gear changes
Blinkers Off Again
5
Barrier

5

Wgt

55.0kg

Margin

2.60

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Buffeted between runners shortly after the start. Laid in in the early stages and was steadied from heels near the 900m.

Starting Price

$14

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
Tongue Tie Off First Time
Barrier

6

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

3.90

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$11

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
7
Barrier

3

Wgt

55.0kg

Margin

4.70

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

After beginning awkwardly, the gelding was hampered by another runner on jumping away and lost ground.

Starting Price

$26

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes