08-09-08 Post Mortem

08-09-08 Post Mortem

03-09-08

Sandown Race 4-2 EXTEND Unplaced

Sat just behind the speed in a moderate speed, came three wide on the turn to make his run,

however wasn't traveling well enough and was pushed back in and never found the line.(Stewards Report)

S Arnold, rider of Extend, explained to the Stewards that he was disappointed in the horse’s performance,

that his mount layed in over the concluding stages of the race and did not finish the race off as he expected.

Doomben Race 6-3 MASTER HUGH 2nd $1.40

Glen took his time and worked across from wide alley to sit second. Cruised

past the leader and looked to have the race won, glen nursed him as long as he could,

however nabbed on the line.

Grafton Race 6-7 FRISCO MISS 1st $2.70-$1.40

Jumped well and took the lead, challenged for the lead at the 600m , but didn't give it up

kicked strong at the 300m and went on to win well.

06-09-08

Flemington Race 2-1 MINNESOTA SHARK Unplaced

Got across good from awkward alley, however fired up when he had no cover, and used

too much energy. Was with the leaders on the turn but was the first horse under pressure.

(Stewards Report)When questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted on Minnesota Shark today, D Oliver explained that there were no specific pre race plans as to how the colt should be ridden but he did not expect to take up such a forward position as he had anticipated that there would be more speed from runners drawn closer to the fence. He added that in his opinion Minnesota Shark, particularly now that it was stepping up in distance, has become accustomed to the addition of blinkers and it was his recommendation to Trainer T Hughes that they be removed and that Minnesota Shark would be best ridden mid field with some cover.

Flemington Race 9-4 LORDS RANSOM Unplaced

Got back worse than midfield on what seemed to be atrack suited to runners on the pace,

was three wide from the 600m and never had clear running at the top of the straight.

when he did get out found nothing, hes better than that run showed.(Stewards Report)

When questioned regarding the poor performance of Lords Ransom, rider S Arnold could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance and stated that Lords Ransom had raced in a one paced manner today. A veterinary examination of Lords Ransom subsequent to the race failed to reveal any abnormalities and a subsequent swab sample was taken from the gelding for analysis.

Eagle Farm Race 3-3 REGAL CASTANEA 1st $3.40-$1.60

Couldn't get in from wide alley, but being wet it didn't matter as much, and was able to

make his run when he desired. Came away for a solid win beating an ordinary field.

Gold Coast Race 7-3 MORNING COLOURS 1st $1.90-$1.30

Slow away and sat near last in the small field, saved ground and got a narrow inside run,

shot away for convincing win.