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Race 6 (681)

VIOLET HILL HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1800m   Happy Valley   Good To Firm

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 1 VIVA FIGHTER (CG307) B Prebble PC/TT Eased to sit in midfield, 4-1/2Ls off the leader along the fence, not suited by the slow tempo, demonstrated strong finishing efforts final 300 M to grab another victory.
2 8 LASKER (CJ340) W C Marwing XB Pushed to obtain a prominent spot 2-wide, benefited by the slow early sectionals, made early move 600 M, led briefly 200 M, ran on well to finish 2nd.
3 7 HANDSOME TARGET (CH269) M Du Plessis -- Settled in front of midfield, 4-1/2Ls off the slow pace 2-wide, progressed steadily from 500 M, ran on well to the line for 3rd.
4 12 BOLD CHAMPION (CG127) C K Tong V Pushed to occupy the box seat, checked 500 M and lost its position, just held ground in straight.
5 4 SUPER GENKI (CH195) M Chadwick TT Eased to rear, more than 9Ls off the leader 2-wide, harmed by the slow pace, dashed strongly 200 M.
6 3 DYNAMIC (CK100) M W Leung TT Eased back and took rail, 7-1/2Ls off the leader, dashed well 200 M despite not suited by the slow pace.
7 5 FLORAL NIRVANA (CH232) W M Lai TT Pushed early, hold the rail spot in midfield, 6Ls off the leader, harmed by the slow pace, held up 4-2, dashed well when clear.
8 10 CLASSIC REUNION (CH166) K T Yeung B/SR Hard ridden to take the rail and led by 2Ls at advantageous slow sectionals, hung on until 200 M weakened.
9 2 DRAGON EYE (CJ127) K C Leung TT Settled in a 2-wide prominent spot, favoured by the slow tempo, however lack turn of foot in straight, flattened 200 M.
10 11 DASH AHEAD (CD199) H W Lai SR At rear, more than 10Ls off the leader 2-wide, harmed by the slow pace, little dash 200 M, ran on ok.
11 9 GREAT HERO (CH016) P H Lo B/TT Eased back, raced keenly, 6Ls off the leader 2-wide, not suited by the slow pace, no progress.
12 6 UPSIDE OF ANGER (CH317) D Whyte XB- Eased back, sat 2-wide, crowded for room early, not suited by the slow tempo, never competitive.
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