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Race 4 (569)

PORT SHELTER HANDICAP   Rating:60-40   1200m   Sha Tin   Wet Slow

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 12 GOLDEN EFFORT (A427) M Chadwick CP Jumped well from gate 9, positioned nicely in 3rd, travelled well throughout, finished off strongly in straight to score.
2 4 GOLDIE FLANKER (V161) K Teetan B- jumped with them, raced 2 wide at rear, still well back on turn, taken widest in straight and finished off very strongly to take 2nd, nearest on line.
3 2 GIDDY GIDDY (S367) J Moreira B/TT Jumped well from the widest draw, sent forward to take the lead, enjoyed the easy lead throughout, kicked clear after turning in, kept on well but just couldn't hold off the first two late.
4 10 FLYING GODSPELL (V376) T Berry -- Slowly away, recovered to race in midfield, 6 lengths back on turn, made good progress in straight to make frame without threatening.
5 3 CHEER WIN (V347) U Rispoli TT Began well, showed no early speed, raced behind midfield, 8 lengths back on turn, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line.
6 1 GALLANT RETURN (A308) M F Poon -- Moderately away from gate 1, positioned on rail in midfield, there to turn, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)
7 8 STRIKING MR C (B141) M L Yeung TT Bumped shortly after start, raced wide with no cover in midfield, 5 lengths back turning in, finished off evenly.
8 11 WONDERFUL TIGER (A235) H N Wong P-/H/B1/TT1 Began awkwardly, raced wide with no cover at rear, 8 lengths back on turn, finished off evenly. (Rider dropped whip 150M.)
9 6 NICE FANDANGO (A209) D Whyte H/B2/TT Began well, sent forward to race prominently, a length behind the leader on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked near 200M, weakened gradually thereafter.
10 9 SUNSHINE UNIVERSE (A130) A Sanna B Clean jump from gate 10, raced wide with cover behind midfield, well back on turn, made no progress in straight, eased close home. (Jockey reported his horse did not feel comfortable in its action.) (Lame left front leg next day.)
11 5 LUCKY SHINY DAY (A273) K C Ng -- Crowded out start, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.
12 7 COME ON WONGCHOY (A285) C Y Ho XB/H1/P1 Raced at tail throughout, never competitive.
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