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Race 1 (150)

MARIA GALLAND HANDICAP   Rating:40-15   1400m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 1 LONDON CITY (T080) H N Wong -- Jumped well from a tricky gate, sent forward to take the lead, enjoyed the easy lead throughout, kicked clear after turning in and scored easily.
2 7 GOLDWEAVER (P072) C Y Ho P Jumped well from gate 1, raced 2 to 3 lengths back in 2nd on rail, easy run on turn, kept on evenly in straight to get 2nd without threatening the winner.
3 13 BLISS CARTEL (S202) Y T Cheng B Slowly away, raced 6 lengths back on rail in midfield, saved ground on turn, no daylight early in straight, made some ground when clear thereafter to get 3rd.
4 5 GENUINE CHAMPION (P402) M L Yeung B- Began well, positioned 4 lengths back on rail in 4th, same position on turn, finished off evenly in straight to make frame.
5 4 DOUBLE POINT (S246) J Moreira B Average to begin, raced 7 lengths or so back behind midfield, saved ground on turn, angled out after turning in and made reasonable progress to be nearest on line.
6 10 RUGBY AMBASSADOR (S314) Z Purton B2 Moderately away, raced 2 wide, 3 to 4 lengths back in 3rd, same position turning, kept on evenly until near 250M, weakened gradually thereafter.
7 14 INTELLECTUAL GLIDE (S124) C Schofield H-/P- Slow to begin, raced 2 wide, 6 to 7 lengths back in midfield, similar position on turn, finished off evenly, never a threat to the first few.
8 9 MY CUP OVERFLOWS (P378) R Fourie V-/XB-/B2/TT- Taken back from gate 10, raced 10 lengths back at tail, still well back on turn, passed some tired rivals in the concluding stages.
9 3 WIRE TO WIRE (S189) D Whyte CP/TT Taken back from a wide draw, raced 7 to 8 lengths back at rear, similar position on turn, finished off one-paced, never a threat.
10 6 GOLD PRECIOUS (P364) N Callan P Moderately away from gate 12, failed to muster early speed, raced 3 wide with cover in midfield, still there on turn, made no progress in straight.
11 12 GREAT SPEED (S251) K C Leung B/XB Slow away, raced 8 to 9 lengths back at tail, similar position throughout, failed to close off in straight, never competitive.
12 2 MEDIC SWORDSMAN (P168) K Teetan B Jumped well from the widest gate, unable to slot in, travelled 3 wide and without cover in 5th, still no cover on turn, emptied early in straight when hard run took effect.
13 11 PARENTAL SPIRIT (S368) C K Tong -- Jumped with them, positioned 2 wide with cover in midfield, 5 lengths or so back on turn, emptied early in straight, unacceptable performance.
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