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Thoroughbred Sunshine Coast Sun 17 Apr 2022 Race 2

Race 2

TAB VENUE MODE COUNTRY HEIST BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1400m

BM70

Sunshine Coast

Soft 5
Barrier

4

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

-

Time

1-26.76 600/36.23

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Rider H Richardson indicated it was not her intention to lead, however after being forced wider on the track approaching the 800m and with a lack of pace to the inside, she allowed SWEET VENOM to stride forward and lead the event. Ms Richardson added going forward it would be the intention of the stable to ride the horse in a similar manner.

Starting Price

$5

Gear on display
Bits Lugging
Gear changes
Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) First Time, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) Off First Time
2
Barrier

5

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

0.20

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.

Starting Price

$2.70

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
3
Barrier

7

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

1.70

Time

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

After complaining of soreness to his right foot post-race, rider M Hellyer was examined by the club doctor and cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements.

Starting Price

$3.80

Gear on display
Blinkers, Pads (Front)
Gear changes
4
Barrier

2

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

2.20

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

Starting Price

$41

Gear on display
Blinkers, Pacifiers, Bandages (Front)
Gear changes
5
Barrier

6

Wgt

56.0kg

Margin

4.20

Time

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$20

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes
6
Barrier

1

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

6.20

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Rider J Molloy reported the horse over-raced in the early stages and in his opinion failed to handle the step-up distance today. Trainer B Gorman reported it would be his intention to give SWAN ISLAND a short let up and going forward would drop the horse back in distance.

Starting Price

$6

Gear on display
Ear Muffs, Winkers
Gear changes
Winkers Again, Blinkers Off Again
7
Barrier

8

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

7.50

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Shifted in and brushed the running rail near the 800m. When questioned regarding tactics today, specifically her decision to restrain in the middle stages, M Castle stated instructions were to be positive out of the barriers however after being pressured by runners to the outside she elected to restrain and obtain cover which resulted in WALSHIE racing in a midfield position on the rails. M Castle, rider of WALSHIE, was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m, two more than permitted.

Starting Price

$11

Gear on display
Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
8
Barrier

3

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

11.30

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.

Starting Price

$151

Gear on display
Tongue Tie
Gear changes
Tongue Tie First Time