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Race 5 (680)

THE ST GEORGE'S CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP)   Rating:60-40   1650m   Happy Valley   Good To Firm

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 3 ACCLAIMED LIGHT (T369) N Callan B Made contact shortly after start, raced 2 wide in midfield, similar position on turn, finished off very strongly to score.
2 2 SALTO OLIMPICO (A350) T H So B Began well, positioned 2 wide better than midfield in the early stages, sent forward after entering the back straight, settled outside leader, shared lead on turn, kept on well in straight, just couldn't hold off the winner late.
3 12 FAMILY LEADER (C089) C Y Ho H Commenced well, positioned on rail in midfield, saved ground on turn, kept to inside after straightening, finished off well to take a place.
4 7 REMARKABLE (A222) J Moreira P Slightly slow out, positioned on rail at rear, saved ground on turn, made good progress in straight to make frame.
5 5 GOOD FOR YOU (T265) R Bayliss B Made contact on jumping, raced 2 wide behind midfield, improved from near 400M, very wide into straight, made some headway in straight without threatening.
6 11 MISTER MONTE (A201) K C Leung CP1 Jumped well, sent forward to race prominently, 2 wide, got cover from near 700M, 2 lengths back turning in, finished off evenly.
7 9 GENTRY (V042) G van Niekerk XB Taken back from a wide draw, raced 2 wide at rear, still 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight.
8 10 DREAM WARRIORS (C280) U Rispoli H/P/TT Slightly slow out, positioned on rail behind midfield, 2 wide on turn, finished off evenly.
9 6 FAITHFUL TRINITY (A247) M Harley H/P/TT Taken back from gate 11, raced 2 wide at rear, still 5 to 6 lengths back on turn, made some progress in straight.
10 4 SPARKLING SWORD (P256) M F Poon H/TT Began smartly from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, shared the lead with rival on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter. (Lame left hind leg next day morning.)
11 1 HAPPY WARRIOR (A313) C Wong CP Crowded on jumping, raced 2 wide at rear early, sent forward after entering 1200M, peaked on turn, weakened early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)
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