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Thoroughbred Ipswich Sun 12 May 2019 Race 8

Race 8

THE QUEENSLAND TIMES Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 1 Plate 1350m

CG&E CL1-SW

Ipswich

Good 4
1
Barrier

5

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

-

Time

1-21.42 600/34.54

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Laid in slightly passing the 900m, tightening SATURN OPS in on to CASTLETON. After racing three wide without cover in the early and middle stages was allowed to stride forward to a position outside the lead passing the 700m. When questioned, trainer B. Hill stated that the gelding was first up from a spell and had been working well and also had trialled well recently. Mr Hill added that the gelding had always shown ability in previous campaigns but had proved disappointing in some of its runs, however, after performing well in its recent trial, when ridden by apprentice Hodge, he was optimisti

Starting Price

$31

Gear on display
Bubble Cheeker (Off Side), Cheekers, Blinkers
Gear changes
2
Barrier

1

Wgt

58.5kg

Margin

1.25

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly and shifted and shortly after was bumped on the hind quarters and became unbalanced.

Starting Price

$3.80

Gear on display
Winkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
3
Barrier

6

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

1.45

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$10

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
4
Barrier

8

Wgt

58.5kg

Margin

1.70

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Had blood in its mouth after arriving at the barriers, was examined by the veterinary surgeon, who reported that the gelding had lost a cap, and cleared to start.

Starting Price

$4.20

Gear on display
Blinkers, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only)
Gear changes
5
Barrier

7

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

4.20

Time

Progression

800m: 9th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$7.50

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
Blinkers First Time
Barrier

10

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

4.40

Time

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Had to be steadied approaching the 450m when crossed by ENGRAVED, which shifted in when not fully clear. Apprentice J. Hodge, the rider of ENGRAVED, was issued with a reprimand.

Starting Price

$4.20

Gear on display
Tongue Tie
Gear changes
7
Barrier

9

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

4.50

Time

Progression

800m: 10th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Laid in passing the 400m. Approaching the 250m had to be steadied away from the heels of A LITTLE CRAFTY, which shifted out.

Starting Price

$19

Gear on display
Winkers
Gear changes
8
Barrier

2

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

7.00

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Severely tightened for room on jumping and lost ground. Steadied away from heels passing the 1100m and shifted out. Shifted out away from LI’L RODGE approaching the 250m and in doing so became unbalanced.

Starting Price

$26

Gear on display
Winkers
Gear changes
9
Barrier

4

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

12.80

Time

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 9th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced keenly passing the 1100m and had to be steadied away from the heels of A LITTLE CRAFTY and in doing so shifted in, bumping A CASTLETON. Raced three wide without cover after passing the 900m and continued to overrace and proved difficult to ride.

Starting Price

$9

Gear on display
Gelded, Winkers
Gear changes
10
Barrier

3

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

17.60

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 10th

Steward Comment

Hampered between runners on jumping. Buffeted between runners passing the 1100m. Had to be steadied approaching the 400m when tightened for room between SATURN OPS and LI’L RODGE, which shifted out.

Starting Price

$41

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes