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Thoroughbred Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly Sat 04 Feb 2023 Race 2

Race 2

RITCHIE BROTHERS AUCTIONEERS Class 2 Handicap 1900m

CL2

Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly

Synthetic
1
Barrier

1

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

-

Time

1-59.92 600/36.67

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Near the 250m, was disappointed for a run between APATAKI and RENAULT which shifted out when being corrected by its rider after making contact with the running rail. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.

Starting Price

$3.40

Gear on display
Gelded, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
2
Barrier

6

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

1.30

Time

2-00.16

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly. Hung out from the 600m. Stewards questioned jockey C Robertson in relation to tactics adopted whereby the gelding settled further forward than its established pattern. Jockey Robertson advised that he was issued no specific instructions by connections, however prior to the event he had formed the view that SHADYVALE STORM was the only speed in the event and therefore he elected to ride APATAKI along in the early stages with the view of possibly settling in a more forward position. Jockey Robertson went on to state that as a result of his urgings in the first 50m of the event,.

Starting Price

$5

Gear on display
Tongue Tie, Winkers
Gear changes
3
Barrier

4

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

4.10

Time

2-00.65

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Forced wider on the track by another runner exiting the home straight on the first occasion. Near the 1400m, was checked from heels due to the moderate tempo. Due to the slow tempo, was allowed to stride forward by its rider near the 1200m to obtain the leading position approaching the 1000m.

Starting Price

$12

Gear on display
Gelded, Bits Lugging, Blinkers
Gear changes
4
Barrier

3

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

5.90

Time

2-00.98

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Near the 1800m, steadied when awkwardly placed at heels. Making the turn out of the home straight on the first occasion, commenced to race ungenerously and shifted wider on the track. Raced wide from the 1200m.

Starting Price

$15

Gear on display
Tongue Control Bit, Glue on Shoes (Hind)
Gear changes
5
Barrier

5

Wgt

57.0kg

Margin

8.20

Time

2-01.36

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Forced wider on the track by another runner exiting the home straight on the first occasion. Near the 1400m, was checked from heels due to the moderate tempo.

Starting Price

$5

Gear on display
Gear changes
6
Barrier

2

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

12.50

Time

2-02.13

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Slow to begin. Making the turn out of the home straight on the first occasion, improved onto heels and shifted out abruptly. Due to the moderate temp, over raced at heels for a considerable distance in the early and middle stages. When asked to comment on the performance of the mare, apprentice C Collis advised that in his opinion, the slow early tempo was the major contributing factor in relation to the performance particularly when after being slow to begin, he was forced to obtain a trailing position in the event rather than being able to lead the event.

Starting Price

$3

Gear on display
Cross-over Nose Band
Gear changes
Nasal Strip Off First Time, Blinkers Off Again