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Race 4 (351)

THE TUNG WAH GROUP OF HOSPITALS CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP)   Rating:60-40   1200m   Sha Tin   Good To Firm

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 2 FULL OF BEAUTY (C003) J Moreira -- Ridden hard for first 150m before assuming lead and coming across to the rail. Steadied the pace second section before sprinting strongly passing the 400m and going on to record easy win.
2 7 CRAIG'S STAR (C041) S De Sousa -- Began well and was prominent before being crossed and settling on leaders back at 900m. Sprinted well inside 400m but couldn't real in winner. Margin back to third.
3 1 CHARIZARD (B463) N Callan TT Was steadied back behind runners after the start. Moved out three wide approaching the 600m when pace slowed. Was at least 5 lengths from lead on cornering before making good headway in final section.
4 8 EMPIRE OF PATCH (A319) S Clipperton H1/XB1/TT- Began fast but wasn't bustled before settling in midfield on the rail, 3 lengths from lead at the 800m. Held up in early stages of straight. Got clear running at the 350m and closed off satisfactorily.
5 10 HAPPY ALUMNI (C065) M Chadwick H1 Slow away but mustered speed to position worse than midfield on the rail. Was making ground near the 300m before being bumped and then blocked near the 200m. Got clear after the 150m and finished nicely.
6 4 EPTIWINS (B362) H Bowman -- Obtained lovely trailing position in midfield away from the rail. Was 3L from lead at 800m before being forced three wide near the 700m as the pace slowed. Had clear running after straightening but worked to the line only evenly.
7 12 YEE CHEONG PEGASUS (B064) C Y Ho CP Began fast but drifted back in first furlong to be in midfield away from the rail. Was 3.5L from lead at the 400m. Was held up slightly near the 200m but was only even after that point.
8 9 EZRA (C056) K Teetan XB Slow into stride and subsequently settled last on the outside. Continued to race at the tail, conceded 5 lengths on cornering. Made some ground and passed a few in final section. Vet reported mucus in trachea post-race.
9 11 PERFECT PAIR (C027) D Whyte -- Began well before coming across from wide barrier, racing three horses wide in midfield. Made the turn awkwardly after the 900m, before being bumped & forced 4 wide at 700m. Packed up in final section following tough trip.
10 14 FLYING LOVER (B058) G van Niekerk B Began well and ridden forward but raced three wide without cover from the 900m. Improved around outside in middle section to make a line of three approaching bend before fading out from the 350m. Lame after race.
11 6 COOLCELEB (C030) M L Yeung -- Ridden hard after the start to move forward before to position outside the leader near the 900m. Came under pressure on cornering and before giving ground from the 400m.
12 5 FABULOUS EIGHT (B473) U Rispoli -- Fast away before easing and being crossed at the 900m, getting nice position behind speed. Held up for clear running early in straight before being bumped & crowded for room near the 300m and couldn't pick up from that point.
13 3 GALLANT SPIRIT (B379) C Schofield -- Was eased after the start to come across closer to the rail worse than midfield. Conceded over 5 lengths approaching the corner and didn't really run on in the final section.
14 13 GREAT VICTORY (B419) M F Poon H Began awkwardly and bumped, consequently settling at the tail of the field after 250m. Raced keenly and was checked away from heels near the 700m. Was a clear last on cornering and didn't make any headway in final section.
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