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Race 6 (155)

KWAI CHUNG HANDICAP   Rating:60-40   1600m   Sha Tin   Good To Firm

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 8 DANABAA (CH007) D Whyte -- Jumped well, easily settled in a prominent spot 2Ls behind the leaders 2-wide, benefited by the slow pace, closed the race off strongly and kicked away over last 200 M to win easily.
2 12 SWEET BABY (CG294) W M Lai V-/B2 Eased to sit about midfield and tracked the eventual winner, 3-1/2Ls off the leaders 2 to 3-wide, not suited by the slow pace, dashed well in final furlong to finish 2nd but without threatening to the winner.
3 10 MOONGLOW (CG008) Y T Cheng B/XB/TT Hard ridden early to maintain the box seat, travelled nicely 1-1/2Ls off the slow pace, however held up for running 4-2, finished strongly when clear to grab a remarkable 3rd.
4 13 PACIFIC ALLIANCE (CC230) M W Leung B/H/TT Eased to rear, 8-1/2Ls behind the leaders 2-wide, harmed by the slow tempo, blocked most of straight until 100 M, dashed strongly when clear, just missed a placing.
5 3 I'M NO SQUARE (CG078) C K Tong TT Eased back, 6-1/2Ls off the leaders 2 to 3-wide, demonstrated strong finishing efforts last 300 M despite being harmed by the slow pace.
6 11 COME HO CHOI (CE082) M Nunes B Eased to sit about midfield along the fence, 5Ls behind the leaders, not suited by the slow early tempo, blocked 4-2, only showed little dash when clear.
7 6 BEST FRIEND (CH240) B Prebble -- Eased back, 6-1/2Ls off the leaders, trapped 3 to 5-wide throughout and lost ground, disadvantaged by the slow pace, dashed well 300 M.
8 5 SOARING DRAGON (CH183) E Saint-Martin -- Eased to sit about midfield, trapped 3 to 4-wide and lost ground, 4Ls off the leaders, harmed by the slow pace, lack turn of foot in straight and just held ground, flattened 100 M.
9 14 FANTASTIC WIN (CB188) H W Lai B Hard ridden early to keep up in a more prominent position about midfield, 5Ls behind the leaders 2 to 3-wide, not suited by the slow pace, lacked turn of foot in straight, just ran on.
10 9 SUPREME DRAGON (CH161) Z Purton -- Eased at start to cross the fence behind the field, 6-1/2Ls off the leaders, not suited by the slow early sectionals, no progress in final stages.
11 4 CHAMPION PIONEER (CG305) G Mosse BO Eased to rear, 8Ls off the leaders 3 to 4-wide, harmed by the slow pace, never accelerated.
12 1 OPERA MAGIC (CB404) P H Lo -- Settled in midfield early, moved steadily forward from 1200 M to sit outside the lead, enjoyed the slow early tempo, however soon weakened 250 M.
13 7 NEW COMMAND (CG135) G Boss B Travelled half a length just outside the leader, helped by the slow early sectionals, led briefly 400 M, totally emptied 250 M.
14 2 SPACED (CG034) C W Wong B/TT Awkward away, hard ridden to gain the rail and led at slow early sectionals, dropped off quickly 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