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Race 1 (133)

WA MEI SHAN HANDICAP   Rating:40-0   2200m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 9 YOUNG GLORY (B292) G van Niekerk B Jumped with them, raced 2 wide at rear, 7 lengths back, commenced move after passing 850M, 3 wide turning, took the lead near 350M, kept on very well in straight to score.
2 8 ROMANTIC JOURNEY (B107) M L Yeung H/TT Taken back from gate 8, positioned on rail behind midfield in the early stages, angled out after entering the back straight, 4 lengths back on turn, made very good progress in straight to take 2nd.
3 5 GOLDEN KID (V232) A Sanna V-/B2 Slowly away, recovered, positioned on rail in midfield, angled out after passing 750M, 3 lengths back on turn, finished off strongly to be nearest on line.
4 7 WICKER (B425) N Callan B Bumped shortly after start, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader, same margin back on turn, finished off evenly.
5 2 SAVANNAH WIND (A307) J Moreira B Shifted out at start and bumped, positioned 3 lengths behind the leader on rail, a bit closer in the middle stages, saved ground on turn, made some progress early in straight, peaked after passing 100M, weakened thereafter.
6 1 HAPPY HOUR (B286) Z Purton E/TT Taken back from gate 9, raced at tail, 8 to 9 lengths back, commenced move after passing 800M, 4 wide turning, kept on evenly early in straight, weakened gradually final 150M.
7 3 SKY GEM (C251) L Hewitson -- Jumped well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, commenced move after passing 750M, shared lead on turn, peaked and headed near 350M, ran on evenly to 150M, weakened thereafter.
8 6 OUR GREEN (B448) C Y Ho B Began well from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, enjoyed the easy lead to 800M, challenged by rivals on turn, headed near 350M, weakened gradually in straight.
9 4 DRAGON WARRIOR (V202) C Schofield B/XB Bumped start, raced 2 wide, slightly behind midfield, 3 wide from 800M, 2 to 3 lengths back on turn, failed to close off in straight, eased final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)
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