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Race 8 (349)

HOI YUEN HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1650m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 1 LUCKY CHAMPION (CD178) D Whyte -- Average to begin, pushed along to take up midfield spot 3 back on rails 3Ls off speed, enjoyed run of race throughout, on bridle entering straight, pushed between horses in straight and charged hard late to claim them.
2 5 LANCETTIER (CD338) S Sanders TT Jumped well from awkward draw, taken hold to obtain cover, lobbed in nice spot 1 out 1 back 2Ls away, enjoyed good run in middle stages, came with strong run 3 wide into stretch, hit lead at 200 M but was overhauled late.
3 2 EASY GAME (CC346) C Munce P2 Average to begin, settled last early. 10Ls off them 2 wide, circled field 3 wide from 300 M, still 6-8L away entering straight, switched to outside and ran on strongly to be closest at finish. Solid effort.
4 12 FREEBIRD (CC319) Y T Cheng SR-/CP- Fastest into stride, took up running and pressured for early lead, kept them rolling at genuine clip, dictated terms to turn held 1/2L advantage to 250 M, showed usual fight to be right in finish.
5 6 ROYAL FALCON (CE091) C Soumillon B2/TT Slow to begin, ridden up to hold midfield spot 2 wide 3Ls from front runners, travelled well after working early, hard ridden on home turn, stuck to task well in straight being closest at finish.
6 4 MILLENNIUM SPIRIT (BV221) E Saint-Martin P/TT Jumped with them, drifted back to be 3rd from rear 2 wide 8Ls off them, did little in run, pushed along from 600 M, made up significant amount of ground along rails, doing best work late.
7 11 MY LUCK (CE256) R Fradd -- Broke well, took up position behind the leader, had run of race through middle stages, on bit to turn, in mix until 250 M but unable to sprint with them and weakened out from that point.
8 3 HONEY MONEY (CC359) F Coetzee B/TT Broke with field, 5 wide into first turn, pushed on but unable to get closer to rail, race 3 wide with cover 3Ls away throughout, pushed along entering straight, angled 4 wide but only plugged to line.
9 13 NOBLE WIND (CD175) K S Yu SR/TT Away well, ridden hard to hold forward position, pushed on in early speed duel outside leader, raced at leaders girth throughout, under pressure entering straight, there until 300 M but workload took its toll.
10 7 SUNNY RIVIERA (CC240) C Brown -- Average to begin, no pace in early stages to be back 2nd last on rail 9-10Ls from lead, used nothing in run, field in front on home turn, closed steadily only passing tired horses. Gave too great a start.
11 14 TRAVIANO (CD370) C K Tong B/TT Fairly away, pushed along to hold midfield position on rails, 7Ls off speed throughout, lost touch from 800 M and battled away steadily from that point.
12 10 SOCRATES (CD336) O Doleuze V Broke with them from outside draw, niggled along to go forward, trapped 3 wide midfield 7L's away throughout under pressure from 700 M, made 5 wide run on turn, wide run took toll and didn't finish off.
13 9 BRAVE KNIGHT (CC131) C W Wong TT Began with rest, ridden up in early stages to go forward 3 wide outside leaders, raced 3 wide without cover for entire journey, under pressure on turn, set too great a task and only plodded home.
14 8 ELEGANT KING PRAWN (CE265) S Dye -- Broke well from wide alley, ridden hard 6 wide into first turn to take up closer spot, raced 3 wide throughout under hard riding, weakened out from turn to be well beaten.
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