17-09-08
Doomben Race 4-3 MASTER HUGH unplaced
Given the run of the race 3rd the fence, and got the split on the turn.
However wasn't going good enough to take it, weakened badly. (Stewards report)
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MASTER HUGH, trainer's representative Mrs Thompson indicated that whilst the horse was having only its second start over a mile, she was of the opinion that MASTER HUGH may find the distance too far. She added the horse may be better suited in races up to 1400m. Apprentice L. Rolls agreed with Mrs Thompson's summation and added the gelding when placed under pressure from the 600m failed to respond and did not finish off the race as expected. Mrs Thompson advised that connections would now consider bringing the gelding back in distance. A post-race veterinary examination of MASTER HUGH failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Doomben Race 8-3 LADY RED Unplaced
Got back in a slow run race, 5th the fence trailed up just behind them on the turn
couldn't sprint with them,on straightening. Held on OK.
Sandown Race 6-3 ELECTROMOTIVE unplaced
Got back and was posted 3 wide, pushed even wide around the turn, The jockey sat a quite a a church mouse
when he straightened and let the leaders get away. flew late to finish just out of a place
Newcastle Race 7-6 BOBADAH unplaced
Got posted out three wide from the ally, and did it tough the whole race without cover
showed courage to kick on the turn. However winner was far too good.(Stewards report)
Shortly after entering the straight
Ashikaga shifted out and made contact with the tiring Bobadah. Near the 250m Bobadah had to be checked when tightened for room between Falaise, which hung in, and Ashikaga, which shifted out slightly.20-09-08
Caulfield R4-5 ROMNEYA 2nd $1.40
Got back worse than midfield, in slow speed. Also near the 1200m Romneya did have to be restrained for some distance to avoid the heels of Burgeis.Weaved his way through them on the turn, and hit the line very strong. Should of won easily.
Eagle farm R3-6 REGAL CASTANEA 1st $2.00- $1.30
Copy book ride from Scottie, 5th the fence in solid pace and kept him balanced
when coming to the out side. He had them covered easily.
Rosehill Race 4-9 ANNA BEK Unplaced
Got further back than I expected and the pace was moderate
came the widest on the turn, but was too far back to pickup the winner.
Rosehil Race 7-1 PREDATORY PRICIER 1st $3.20- $1.60
Got running 5th the fence, in a moderate pace he was left a little flat footed when
they sprinted. Came to the outside in the straight and overpowered them to win comfortably.
