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Race 8 (297)

PAI TAU HANDICAP   Rating:85-60   1200m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 9 ELON (E272) V Borges E/P Not hurried after the start, dropped back to a 3-wide spot behind midfield, travelled well during race, responded strongly passing 400M to get up just in time.
2 1 CZARSON (D394) H Bentley CP/TT Began only fairly, recovered to sit behind midfield, picked up well passing 200M, charged home late, just denied.
3 4 MAN STAR (D429) K Teetan V In touch behind leaders, came with a strong run to lead 150M, caught by first 2 close home.
4 7 MAJESTIC STAR (E203) A Hamelin -- Began awkwardly, positioned behind midfield, proved difficult to settle after 1100M, shuffled back to near rear approaching 400M, closed off well to be nearest at the line.
5 10 QUADRUPLE DOUBLE (B250) H T Mo TT Caught 3-wide no cover outside the pacesetter, responded to pressure early straight, fought on to final 100M, lost a few places late.
6 12 MEGA HEART (A148) M L Yeung XB/TT Given a waiting ride at the back, saved ground on inside, stayed on moderately over final 250M but always held by leaders.
7 11 SUPER DOBBIN (D352) R Maia B Tracked the pace early before moving up to press leader 800M, kept on steadily on straightening, was out-finished over final 150M.
8 3 GUNNISON (A377) K C Leung -- Up with early pace but unable to cross, eased back to sit 3-wide behind leaders, came under pressure 500M, fought on one paced in straight and always held by leaders. Hampered 100M out.
9 6 WHEN YOU BELIEVE (E134) J Moreira CP/TT Driven forward, crossed to the lead passing 1000M, set even pace, fought on to 200M then weakened towards the line.
10 8 SUNSET WATCH (C502) M Chadwick B From draw 1 raced handily behind leaders, kept on same pace when driven out nearing 400M, no threat from 200M.
11 5 TRANSCENDENT (D126) L Ferraris CP/TT Dropped back to race at the rear, didn't find much turning home, never dangerous.
12 2 GOLD CHEST (C146) M F Poon CP/TT Taken back from wide draw, raced 3-wide at the rear, failed to quicken on straightening, never involved.
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