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Thoroughbred Aquis Park Gold Coast Sat 26 Jan 2019 Race 4

Race 4

TOP CUT FOODS CUP Class 4 Handicap 1100m

CL4

Gold Coast

Good 3
1
Barrier

4

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

-

Time

1-04.48 600/34.55

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance, Trainer R Lyford explained that the gelding which was having its first start for the stable had worked reasonably, including a jump-out where it had performed competitively. Mr Lyford further added that he expected the gelding to be looking for distances further than that of todays event and was surprised by the win. He further added that with the fast tempo up front in a small field, this was a contributing factor to the gelding finishing the race off in the manner in which it did.

Starting Price

$41

Gear on display
Gelded, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
2
Barrier

7

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

0.20

Time

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$6.50

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
3
Barrier

5

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

1.20

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Bumped on jumping away. Shortly after the start became awkwardly placed at the heels of POLE VOLTER after being brushed by SISTA ACT and clipped heels and blundered.

Starting Price

$5.50

Gear on display
Cross-over Nose Band Hanoverian Nose Band, Winkers
Gear changes
4
Barrier

1

Wgt

56.5kg

Margin

2.45

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$2.40

Gear on display
Pacifiers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
5
Barrier

6

Wgt

58.5kg

Margin

3.45

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly and made contact with QUICK KETCH. Stewards questioned Jockey M Hellyer regarding the instructions given and tactics adopted on the mare. Jockey Hellyer explained that his instructions were to lead as per its normal racing pattern, however, after being moderately away, was then ridden forward and caught racing 3 wide for the remainder of the event. Stewards accepted his explanation.

Starting Price

$3

Gear on display
Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
Barrier

2

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

3.85

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Over-raced when settling in a position outside the leader.

Starting Price

$91

Gear on display
Gear changes
7
Barrier

3

Wgt

57.5kg

Margin

28.85

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Hampered between runners on jumping away. After passing the 400m commenced to weaken and finished a distance last.

Starting Price

$10

Gear on display
Norton Bit
Gear changes
Bubble Cheeker (Off Side) First Time, Norton Bit First Time, Bubble Cheeker (Off Side) Off First Time