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Thoroughbred Townsville Sun 29 Jan 2023 Race 7

Race 7

HYGAIN BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1200m

BM55

Townsville

Soft 5
1
Barrier

10

Wgt

61.5kg

Margin

-

Time

1-10.43 600/35.32

Progression

800m: 1st
400m: 1st

Steward Comment

Jockey S Sheargold pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that he allowed his mount Lily Allez (NZ) to shift out under hard riding over the final 200 metres checking Sirianni. Jockey S Sheargold’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence midnight 29 January 2022 and expire midnight 6 February 2022 (8 days). In assessing penalty, Stewards considered Jockey Sheargold’s good riding record in relation to the rule.

Starting Price

$7

Gear on display
Tongue Tie, Blinkers
Gear changes
2
Barrier

3

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

0.50

Time

Progression

800m: 4th
400m: 3rd

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$5.50

Gear on display
Norton Bit, Winkers
Gear changes
3
Barrier

9

Wgt

56.5kg

Margin

1.00

Time

Progression

800m: 2nd
400m: 2nd

Steward Comment

Correct weight was delayed when the third placegetter, Jockey L Morrison (SIRIANNI) requested to view the patrol films to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge a protest against the first placegetter Lily Allez (NZ) (S. Sheargold) After viewing the stewards patrol films jockey L Morrison advised that she did not wish to proceed with the protest.

Starting Price

$2.50

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

5

Wgt

60.0kg

Margin

1.20

Time

Progression

800m: 6th
400m: 7th

Steward Comment

Shifted out to improve at the 300 metres and bumped Boomalina (A. Layt) placing that mare off balance. Over the concluding stages Glorious Express continued to shift ground outwards hampering Boomalina and again made heavy contact at the 120 metres. Stewards intend to question jockey’s R Wiggins and A Layt in relation to this matter at a time and date to be fixed.

Starting Price

$5

Gear on display
Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
Barrier

1

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

1.50

Time

Progression

800m: 3rd
400m: 4th

Steward Comment

Raced ungenerously and lost ground after passing the 500 metres.

Starting Price

$31

Gear on display
Bits Lugging, Blinkers, Bubble Cheeker (Near Side)
Gear changes
6
Barrier

8

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

1.90

Time

Progression

800m: 5th
400m: 5th

Steward Comment

Bumped and placed off balance on a number of occasions over the final 250 metres.

Starting Price

$18

Gear on display
Winkers
Gear changes
7
Barrier

11

Wgt

54.5kg

Margin

2.00

Time

Progression

800m: 11th
400m: 11th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$101

Gear on display
Tongue Tie
Gear changes
8
Barrier

2

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

2.20

Time

Progression

800m: 7th
400m: 8th

Steward Comment

Blundered when the gates opened and lost ground.

Starting Price

$31

Gear on display
Gear changes
9
Barrier

6

Wgt

59.0kg

Margin

2.40

Time

Progression

800m: 8th
400m: 6th

Steward Comment

Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

Starting Price

$13

Gear on display
Bar Plates (Front), Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes
Blinkers First Time, Tongue Tie First Time, Tongue Control Bit Off First Time
10
Barrier

4

Wgt

55.5kg

Margin

3.40

Time

Progression

800m: 10th
400m: 10th

Steward Comment

Starting Price

$13

Gear on display
Tongue Tie, Winkers
Gear changes
11
Barrier

7

Wgt

54.0kg

Margin

3.70

Time

Progression

800m: 9th
400m: 9th

Steward Comment

Raced wide.

Starting Price

$101

Gear on display
Blinkers
Gear changes