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Race 6 (208)

HOI LAI HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   2200m   Happy Valley   Good To Firm

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 9 STRAWBERRY (CK182) Y T Cheng B Took rail and shared the lead easily, clocked extremely slow sectionals until 800 M when pressured, kicked well and made all.
2 6 MAN IN THE MIRROR (CH058) D Whyte -- Eased to rear for cover early, made early move from 1200 M, settled 1-1/2Ls behind the leaders 2-wide, favoured by the extremely slow tempo, closed the race off strongly and took 2nd.
3 7 THE GOODIES (CH097) B Prebble B/H Pushed to occupy the box seat, benefited by the extremely slow early sectionals and the rail-run, ran on well to the line for 3rd.
4 2 BILLION (CH316) T H So -- Eased to sit outside the lead, carried back and lost ground 900 M, 2-1/2Ls off the leaders 2-wide, not suited by the extremely slow tempo, little dash 100 M.
5 4 REAL SPECIAL (CH320) J Lloyd B2 Eased back early, moved forward from 1100 M to share lead 2-wide, enjoyed the extremely slow early sectionals, however soon weakened 200 M.
6 5 ANTIPASTO (CK213) M L Yeung CP Pushed to obtain prominent spot early, carried back 900 M and lost ground, 4Ls off the leaders 2 to 3-wide, harmed by the extremely slow pace, held ground in straight.
7 3 MAJESTIC HEART (CH319) C K Tong B/H Awkward away, hard ridden to keep up in midfield, raced keenly, 3Ls off the leaders 2 to 3-wide, moved forward 1000 M, not suited by the extremely slow tempo, held ground in straight.
8 11 DASH AHEAD (CD199) H W Lai CP Settled rear, 7Ls off the leaders 1 to 2-wide, not suited by the extremely slow sectionals, little dash 200 M.
9 10 DASHING THUNDER (CD080) W M Lai B- Eased to rear, 7Ls off the leaders, trapped 3 to 4-wide throughout and lost too much ground, harmed by the extremely slow pace, ran on ok in final stages.
10 1 PRINCE KALAMOUN (CK178) J Victoire CP Eased to sit behind midfield along the fence, 5-1/2Ls off the leaders, harmed by the extremely slow tempo, no progress.
11 8 FLORAL NIRVANA (CH232) O Doleuze XB/CP1/TT Eased to rear, 5Ls off the leaders on the rails, checked 1100 M and 800 M, swept forward 4 to 5-wide at home bend and lost significant ground, harmed by the extremely slow pace, no dash.
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