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Thoroughbred Aquis Park Gold Coast Sat 04 Jul 2020 Race 8

Race 8

GIRLS ON TOUR AUGUST 1 BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1800m

BM65

Aquis Park Gold Coast

Soft 5
1
Barrier

5

Wgt

56.5kg

Margin

-

Time

1-51.57 600/36.31

Progression

800m: 9th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

When questioned in relation to the apparent improved performance today, Stable representative for Trainer C. Waller, stated that they were not disappointed with its last start on 26 June 2020 at the Gold Coast over 1800m as the gelding, in their opinion, was not suited to the soft 6 track conditions.

Starting Price

$14

Gear on display
Gear changes
2
Barrier

6

Wgt

60.0kg

Margin

0.80

Time

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Raced three wide until the 800m before obtaining a position outside the leader. Laid in during the early stages of the home straight.

Starting Price

$4.40

Gear on display
Tongue Control Bit, Winkers
Gear changes
3
Barrier

2

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

1.20

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Held up from the 400m until approaching the 200m.

Starting Price

$7.50

Gear on display
Winkers
Gear changes
4
Barrier

10

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

1.40

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Raced three wide during the early stages.

Starting Price

$4

Gear on display
Winkers
Gear changes
5
Barrier

8

Wgt

58.0kg

Margin

1.70

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$8.50

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
Barrier

7

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

2.40

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Approaching the 1500m shifted wider on the track and progressed forward to settle in a position behind the leader at the 1200m.

Starting Price

$8.50

Gear on display
Cross-over Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
7
Barrier

1

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

3.70

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly.

Starting Price

$17

Gear on display
Gear changes
Barrier

4

Wgt

58.0kg

Margin

3.90

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Tactics query - Rider R. Wiggins stated his instructions were to go forward at the start, however, after being slow to begin settled at the rear of the field. Leaving the 1600m, when the pace steadied then shifted wider on the track and progressed forward to obtain the lead near the 1200m. Stewards noted the explanation of R. Wiggins.

Starting Price

$26

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
Barrier

9

Wgt

61.0kg

Margin

4.30

Time

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 9th

Steward Comment

Near the 400m, checked to avoid the heels of THRUM which shifted out and away from SAVASPUR which had been carried out by MISHANI ROMANCE. Rider J. Taylor (THRUM) was advised to exercise far greater care in similar circumstances and in not taking more severe action Stewards took into account that his mount had laid in leading up to the incident before shifting out.

Starting Price

$15

Gear on display
Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
Barrier

3

Wgt

58.5kg

Margin

4.40

Time

Progression

800m: 10th
400m: 10th

Steward Comment

Performed below market expectation. Rider A. Allen reported that he was disappointed with the performance and could offer no explanation. Trainer Trent Edmonds indicated the stable may experiment with a gear change before the mares next race start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Starting Price

$8.50

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes