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Race 5 (394)

THE HEUNG YEE KUK CUP (HANDICAP)   Rating:80-60   1800m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 13 MAMBO ROCK (V050) J Moreira B1 Jumped away clean, eased to settle beyond midfield 1 off, raced strongly throughout, ridden along 550m, held up 400m, pushed out soon after, unleashed powerful sprint, just got there.
2 6 GORGEOUS KING (V118) S De Sousa B/TT Slow to jump, outpaced early, ridden 1600m to press forward, settled 2nd 3 deep, then 1 off 1100m, moved up to pressure leader 650m, asked 420m, ding-dong battle until 75m when finally asserted, just grabbed on wire.
3 5 CLASSIC EMPEROR (T193) C Schofield H Broke fast, natural speed to lead, even fractions, clicked up 450m, first headed 300m but in for the fight, succumbed 75m, battled on doggedly.
4 2 ISHVARA (S015) H T Mo B/TT Jumped on terms, pressed to go forward, settled 4th 1 off, overraced slightly, ridden 420m, boxed on.
5 9 HO HO FEEL (T029) Z Purton H/XB Up in air at start, clearly missed break, settled last on rail, slightly keen, pushed off rail 1450m, ridden 440m, switched inside, finishing strongly when blocked 50m, not ridden out.
6 1 GENERAL SHERMAN (V125) N Callan TT Began well, eased in search of a spot, settled midfield 3 deep no cover, asked to improve 550m, stuck on evenly.
7 11 WILLIE WAY (T281) T H So -- Rank out of the gates, eased to rear, settled near tail 3 deep, clicked up 500m, widest into straight, finished off evenly.
8 7 WHAT ELSE BUT YOU (A136) K Teetan B/SR OK start, raced fiercely early, settled just fore of midfield 1 off, still green throughout, pushed 420m, bumping duel 350m, showed inexperience again late, even effort.
9 4 UP AND COMING (S266) N Rawiller B/TT Slightly slow to jump, settled just fore of midfield on rail, keen at times, tried to push out 350m, one-paced when clear.
10 12 AMBITIOUS PINS (V265) U Rispoli V Awkward break, restrained to near rear, bustled to pick up soon after, settled beyond midfield 1 off, niggled 650m, pulled centre track in straight, picked up very late, still green.
11 10 KING OF MONGOLIA (S414) K C Leung TT First to break, ridden to settle forward, box-seat spot 3rd on rail, under pressure 600m, quickly beaten.
12 3 SUNNY WAY (V176) S Clipperton H/XB1/TT1 Broke strongly, settled just beyond midfield on rail, niggled 600m, railed up, gave very little.
13 8 HAPPY ROCKY (S147) B Prebble XB Slightly awkward to begin, restrained to settle near rear on rail, under pressure 530m, couldn't pick up.
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