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Race 1 (376)

MURRAY HANDICAP   Rating:40-0   1200m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 1 THE SHOW (T256) C Wong B Jumped well from a tricky draw, unable to slot in, raced 3 wide and without cover, 2 lengths back, challenged the leader turning in, took the lead after passing 200M, kept on well thereafter and scored.
2 10 HAPPY HAPPY (A348) M Chadwick CP2 Moderately away, raced 2 wide in midfield early, found rail after entering the back straight, saved ground on turn, finished off well to take 2nd.
3 6 RAICHU (V414) K Teetan TT Away with them, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 2 to 3 lengths back, there to turn, closed off well to take 3rd.
4 9 SUNNY ORIENT (V302) J Moreira P- Jumped with them, taken back to race at rear, 6 lengths or so back, made very good progress in straight to make frame.
5 4 LIGHTNING MISSILE (A281) A Badel B/TT Began well from gate 1, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, moved closer along the rail on turn, kept to inside after straightening and finished off evenly.
6 11 HAPPY OUT THERE (A255) H T Mo B/TT Crowded start, positioned on rail behind midfield, 5 lengths or so back, slightly improved along the rail on turn, made good progress in straight without threatening.
7 12 JOYFUL FOREVER (A151) W M Lai B Bumped start and unbalanced, raced 3 wide with cover in midfield, 2 wide after passing 800M, there to turn, angled out near 350M, finished off evenly.
8 7 REGENCY HONEY (A059) N Callan B/TT Bumped start, sent forward to race prominently, 2 wide, allowed rival to cross near 950M, 3/4L back on turn, kept on well early in straight, weakened gradually after passing 150M. (Lame right front and right hind legs.)
9 5 PEACE ON EARTH (S254) U Rispoli B/TT Taken back from gate 11, raced at tail, 7 lengths back, still well back on turn, taken wide in straight and made minor progress.
10 3 BEST RUNNER (B036) A Sanna H/TT- Moderately away, sent forward to take the lead, found rail after entering the back straight, travelled well to turn, peaked early in straight, headed after passing 200M, weakened gradually thereafter.
11 8 OTOUTO (V074) G van Niekerk B Began awkwardly and bumped, showed no early speed, raced 3 wide with cover behind midfield, 2 wide from near 800M, 4 lengths or so back on turn, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)
12 2 REAL GIANT (B382) T H So H Raced at rear throughout, never a factor.
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