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Thoroughbred Ipswich Thu 13 Aug 2020 Race 6

Race 6

HAPPY RETIREMENT LESTER GRIMMETT BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1100m

BM62

Ipswich

Good 4
1
Barrier

3

Wgt

57.5kg

Margin

-

Time

1-04.33 600/35.08

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Rider reported post-race that her mount felt awkward in its action. Vetted - revealed the gelding had gotten down on its bumpers.

Starting Price

$21

Gear on display
Blinkers, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie, Bits
Gear changes
2
Barrier

5

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

0.20

Time

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Tightened between runners on jumping and lost ground.

Starting Price

$1.85

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
3
Barrier

9

Wgt

59.5kg

Margin

0.30

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Rider reported his mount was inclined to lay in in the home straight.

Starting Price

$8

Gear on display
Gear changes
4
Barrier

7

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

0.40

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Raced three wide in the early stages.

Starting Price

$31

Gear on display
Norton Bit, Ear Muffs
Gear changes
5
Barrier

2

Wgt

57.0kg

Margin

0.90

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$6.50

Gear on display
Gear changes
6
Barrier

4

Wgt

56.5kg

Margin

1.65

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly and shifted out. Rider reported his mount made the approach to the home turn awkwardly.

Starting Price

$5

Gear on display
Bits Lugging, Pacifiers
Gear changes
7
Barrier

1

Wgt

59.5kg

Margin

1.95

Time

Progression

800m: 9th
400m: 9th

Steward Comment

Slow into stride.

Starting Price

$16

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
Barrier

8

Wgt

58.5kg

Margin

2.45

Time

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$26

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
Barrier

6

Wgt

58.0kg

Margin

6.80

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Raced ungenerously throughout and continuously got its head up proving difficult to ride. Approaching the 600m was restrained from heels. Warning - racing manners. Vetted - no significant findings.

Starting Price

$101

Gear on display
Gear changes