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Race 9 (132)

THE MEMBERS CUP (HANDICAP)   Rating:100-80   1600m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 4 EYSHAL (CJ099) D Beadman B/TT Began in line, pushed up to race in 5th spot 2 to 3Ls away from lead, travelled well behind speed, eased into clear at 400 M and loomed up at 300 M, went to them easily and kept on for a strong win.
2 10 GALLANT CHAMPION (CJ002) B Prebble CP Out with rest, caught wide from an awkward draw, raced 3 wide with cover 3Ls back, did share of work to bend, didn't pick up turning, gradually battled at same pace and came again late for 2nd.
3 8 THUMBS UP (CK005) M Du Plessis -- Restrained from a wide alley, ended up well back 6 to 7Ls away on rails, ridden quietly in mid-section, saved ground on inside, made many lengths in straight and snared place despite restricted room late.
4 12 BEAUTY EXPRESS (CJ284) O Doleuze B1 Began well, took a spot 3 to 4Ls back in midfield, not asked in run, in between horses same margin down on turning, kept giving once clear at 250 M and gradually closed to make frame.
5 3 DANESIS (CH194) F Coetzee TT Away smartly, pushed forward to race outside leader, had a fair run with standard tempo, still there shading leader on turning, kept in it for a long way but just peaked, made final 200 M.
6 11 GRAND CRU (CG265) D Whyte V Standard jump, positioned behind midfield 5Ls from leaders, travelled well throughout, improved position 3 wide on bend, made good ground down middle to be nearest on line.
7 7 HORACE'S CHOICE (CH169) B Doyle H/TT Out with rest, pushed up to hold a spot on leaders back, had no excuse in run, still right there turning, took inside runs in straight and just kept on evenly to be not far away in finish.
8 14 UPSIDE OF ANGER (CH317) Z Purton XB Allowed to drift back from a wide alley, raced 3 wide 7Ls away, overraced throughout and covered ground, tracked 4 wide turning, made minor headway but run ended at 200 M.
9 5 BROM BROM (CJ338) G Mosse -- Taken back from outside gate, raced 8Ls off pace along inside, always back with last few, set a task turning, pursued inside runs and made gradual progress without threatening.
10 2 GEM OF CHIU TON (CJ188) W C Marwing TT Missed start and lost significant ground, shared rear 8 or so lengths away, 3 wide with cover from mid-point, still well back turning, made a little ground before emptied at 200 M. (See Racing Incidents regarding not striding out.)
10 9 WHATABOB (CD213) W M Lai SR showed usual pace to take up running, set speed to suit 1/2L clear throughout, still held a narrow advantage leaving bend, soon overhauled and faded last 300 M.
12 6 SLEEP WELL (CK036) E Saint-Martin -- Restrained from a wide draw, raced in last few 8Ls from leaders, not used throughout, responded only moderately in straight and battled final furlong.
13 13 EYE WITNESS (CG027) H W Lai XB/TT Began in line, assumed a position not far away 3Ls back on rails, had a soft trip throughout, couldn't pick up turning and battled away in straight.
14 1 PLASTIC POLYMER (CH034) K C Leung -- Away well enough, raced 3 wide without cover 1L away, did plenty of work on speed, struggling on turning, folded soon after straightening.
B : Blinkers BO : Blinker with one cowl only CC : Cornell Collar CP : Sheepskin Cheek Pieces
CO : Sheepskin Cheek Piece One Side E : Ear Plugs H : Hood P : Pacifier
PC : Pacifier with cowls PS : Pacifier with one cowl SB : Sheepskin Browband SR : Shadow Roll
TT : Tongue Tie V : Visor VO : Visor with one cowl XB : Crossed Nose Band
"1" : First time "2" : Replaced "-" : Removed