{"id":211998,"date":"2018-06-22T20:49:55","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T10:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=211998"},"modified":"2020-07-31T09:39:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T23:39:20","slug":"the-big-smoke-beckons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2018\/06\/22\/the-big-smoke-beckons\/","title":{"rendered":"The Big Smoke Beckons"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Although Canid’s strapper and part owner Marc Alexander appeared calm after the barrier draw, his young nephew Patrick Campbell was distinctly upset with the outcome … hopefully, they will both have reason to smile at Doomben on Saturday after the running of the Battle Of The Bush Final
(Photo: Ross Stanley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"Gunsynd's<\/a>June 22, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

There was no cause for lighting up celebratory Havana cigars for the Glenn Richardson team after Wednesday\u2019s Battle Of The Bush barrier draw in Brisbane\u2019s Queen Street Mall. <\/strong><\/p>\n

It was a luckless experience for Nanango\u2019s aspirants with Klammer\u2019s part-owner Peter Jackson picking up the small gold cup with the numeral 16 on the under side.<\/p>\n

Not long afterwards, Marc Alexander, Canid\u2019s strapper and part-owner lifted up the mini, keepsake trophy with 20 showing on the bottom.<\/p>\n

Given that four of the first five reserves have all drawn inside the South Burnett duo, Canid looks certain to jump from gate 15 in the 16 horse line up while Klammer will have eleven rivals on his near-side when the starter releases the button.<\/p>\n

It is timely to wish Hannah English and Klammer – and Brooke Stower and Canid – all the very best breaks in running.<\/p>\n

Win, lose or draw, it is quite a feat to secure a finals berth.<\/p>\n

Both horses deserve their chance and Richardson has done extremely well in planning their campaigns.<\/p>\n

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Peter Jackson shows supervising steward Daniel Aurisch the Battle of the Bush barrier number for Klammer (Photo: Ross Stanley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The $100,000 Battle Of The Bush final (1200m) is the third event on Saturday\u2019s Doomben card, and is scheduled for 12:44pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punters will find the contest difficult to assess with so many diverse form lines to balance.<\/p>\n

The rail will be out at the 3.5 metre mark.<\/p>\n

It was in the true position for the Stradbroke program a fortnight ago.<\/p>\n

For the previous meeting there on May 26, the rail was in the 4.5 metres position.<\/p>\n

The opening race on that occasion was over 1200 metres and the favourite Tyzone, from barrier 11, accounted for a dozen opponents.<\/p>\n

One consolation for incurring a wide despatch point is that the best of the ground is probably out there during the settling down phase.<\/p>\n

When the early pressure is on, the horses may feel more confident underfoot than those traversing the heavily used inside portion.<\/p>\n

However, that notion is offset by the fact that Doomben has been a racing venue just once this month.<\/p>\n

Also on Saturday, Hannah English will be able to claim three kilograms when she rides Nanango galloper Machu Picchu in the following race, the Matt, Stav and Abby Class 6 Handicap (1350m) for Brian Laherty and his son Darren.<\/p>\n

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Bits And Bridles About The Battle<\/strong><\/h2>\n