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Race 8 (518)

BARKER HANDICAP   Rating:105-85   1400m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 1 DAO DAO (CH308) D Whyte -- Out in line, pushed up to hold a spot behind leader, tracked well thereafter, right there turning, eased out at 300 M, accelerated sharply despite big weight and dashed clear for an easy win.
2 6 SKYVIEW BAR (CG024) K T Yeung -- First to hit ground, took up running easily, set even tempo early before controlling race on bend, 1L clear and kicked nicely on turning, collared at 250 M and fought on well despite being no match for winner late.
3 2 GALLANT LION (CG243) G Mosse H Lacked early speed, allowed to settle back 4Ls of pace, had a reasonable run with pace on, tracked well on bend, into clear at top of straight and kept trying but unable to match.
4 5 WINNING REWARD (CE254) H W Lai B Moderate pace from outset, settled 4Ls back on rails, had a suitable trip with sectionals even, saved ground on bend, switched wider at 400 M, made a strong run to 200 M but just peaked last 100 M.
5 4 FIRM OFFER (CE008) E Saint-Martin SR No speed from barriers as expected, ended up 5 or more Ls back at rear, aided by tempo early, saved ground on rail on bend, well back on turning, made good progress in straight without threatening.
6 10 HE CAN TANGO (CG288) O Doleuze B Allowed to drift back from a wideish gate, raced 6Ls away in running line, back with last few on circle, made good progress from tail at 600 M to finish in front of a few.
7 7 SUPER TRAVELLER (CH275) M Nunes -- Little pace from gates, ended up behind midfield 3 wide 5Ls back, did have cover in mid-section, still back between horses turning in, produced only a one paced effort in straight.
8 12 IRISH JIG (CJ125) Y T Cheng TT Lost considerable ground at start, re-gathered to race 3 to 4Ls back on rails, had a soft run thereafter, followed winner turning in, couldn't find extra gear and just plugged away in straight.
9 9 VENI VEDI VICI (CJ081) B Prebble TT Began with purpose, took a close-up berth outside leader, didn't have an easy time with solid sections, close enough turning but lacked a finish and weakened out last 300 M. (Mucopus and jockey reported didn't fully stride out.)
10 11 MASTER POWER (CG318) D Beadman B Away nicely, slotted into 1 out 1 back role, unable to settle on back of speed, still right there 2Ls back on turning, didn't offer much in run home turning in a one paced effort.
11 3 SILVER SUN (CE126) C W Wong -- Began in line, attempted to take closer order, unable to slot in and raced 3 wide without cover 1 to 2Ls back, did share of work throughout, hard ridden approaching 400 M, soon struggling and dropped out.
12 8 KIMBO KID (CC379) K L Chui TT Out in line, pushed on but unable to get close to lead, posted 4 wide without cover throughout, 2Ls down on bend but ridden along, quickly under pressure and folded tamely.
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