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Thoroughbred Aquis Park Gold Coast Sat 17 Mar 2018 Race 4

Race 4

SIMPLOT FOOD SERVICES QTIS Three-Years-Old Handicap 1800m

3Y HCP

Gold Coast

Soft 6
1
Barrier

12

Wgt

58.0kg

Margin

-

Time

1-51.37 600/36.00

Progression

800m: 13th
400m: 11th

Steward Comment

Held up during the early stages of the home straight and was obliged to shift out to secure clear running. When questioned as to the tactics adopted which appeared in contrast to the gelding’s most recent starts, Jockey M Cahill stated that he was instructed to allow the gelding to begin on its own terms and when placed wide in the early stages he elected to restrain to obtain a position with cover towards the rear of the field. Trainer M Costa will be interviewed at a later date.

Starting Price

$5.50E

Gear on display
Gelded, Winkers
Gear changes
2
Barrier

1

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

0.20

Time

Progression

800m: 9th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$14

Gear on display
Blinkers, Gelded, Bandages (Off Hind)
Gear changes
3
Barrier

3

Wgt

54.5kg

Margin

1.45

Time

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Leaving the 1200m had to be steadied from the heels of GO DIXIE after being taken in by LETS GO CHAMP. A short distance later was again steadied from the heels of PONYTALES, shifted out and raced wide from that point onwards.

Starting Price

$8.50

Gear on display
Bits Lugging, Gelded
Gear changes
4
Barrier

8

Wgt

55.0kg

Margin

1.55

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Commenced to over-race when the pace slackened leaving the 1500m and continued to race fiercely during the middle stages of the event.

Starting Price

$7

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
Barrier

6

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

2.05

Time

Progression

800m: 11th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Proved difficult to load.

Starting Price

$17

Gear on display
Blinkers, Bits Lugging
Gear changes
6
Barrier

11

Wgt

56.5kg

Margin

3.05

Time

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Raced wide without cover in the early stages before obtaining a position outside the leader near the 1200m.

Starting Price

$19

Gear on display
Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only), Blinkers
Gear changes
7
Barrier

10

Wgt

54.5kg

Margin

4.80

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 10th

Steward Comment

Held up rounding the home turn and during the early stages of the home straight.

Starting Price

$10

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

14

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

5.10

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Near the 1300m commenced to over-race at the heels of PONYTALES and had to be steadied and shifted wider on the track and then raced wide for the remainder of the event.

Starting Price

$31

Gear on display
Gelded
Gear changes
9
Barrier

2

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

5.30

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 9th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly. Held up rounding the home turn.

Starting Price

$12

Gear on display
Tongue Tie, Gelded
Gear changes
10
Barrier

13

Wgt

57.0kg

Margin

5.60

Time

Progression

800m: 10th
400m: 12th

Steward Comment

Raced wide for the majority of event.

Starting Price

$16

Gear on display
Nose Roll, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
11
Barrier

9

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

7.60

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$101

Gear on display
Bits Lugging, Nasal Strip
Gear changes
Blinkers Off First Time
12
Barrier

4

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

9.10

Time

Progression

800m: 12th
400m: 14th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$12

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
Barrier

7

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

14.60

Time

Progression

800m: 14th
400m: 13th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly.

Starting Price

$81

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
Blinkers First Time
Barrier

5

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

24.35

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

The start was delayed when the colt broke through the barriers dislodging Jockey M McGillivray. After cantering riderless for a short distance the colt underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. A post-race veterinary examination of the colt which compounded over the final 400m, revealed it to be making an abnormal respiratory sound.

Starting Price

$5.50E

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes