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Race 2 (012)

SOUTH BAY HANDICAP   Rating:60-40   1650m   Happy Valley   Good To Firm

Section 2

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 2 HOLD HANDS (CH116) C K Tong B From 4 wide barrier was taken back, settled in 3rd last position, 1 off with cover, peeled out on straightening and lengthened well to gather in a rivals easily.
2 3 KING OF FISH (CB105) D Whyte B Had to work hard early to take the lead after the 1100 M, stuck to task well at same pace.
3 6 QI'S PET (CD321) S K Sit B Settled just behind the speed, 2-wide with cover, stayed on in the straight.
4 8 MEATH (CE143) K Shea SR/V Raced 1 off in a midfield position, took the inside run in the straight and finished off gamely.
5 10 TRAVEL LEADER (CD226) F Coetzee -- Caught wide early and crossed over to sit outside the leader passing the 1100 M, battled away over the last furlong.
6 11 SAMBUOYANT (CE172) Y T Cheng B Travelled on the fence near the rear of the field, made up some ground in the straight.
7 4 ELEPHANT DANCE (CA391) W M Lai B Raced in last position, worked to the line soundly.
8 7 ALWAYS ZIETEN (CB090) H W Lai -- Failed to muster customary early speed despite being ridden along, settled midfield the fence, failed to run on.
9 5 SPACED (CG034) G Mosse TT For the major part of the race travelled wide and without cover whilst in a forward position, tired after a hard run.
10 9 CHINOOK (CC108) K L Chui B Parked behind the leader, gave ground turning for home.
11 1 EXPEDITIOUS (CE136) K T Yeung XB/TT Went forward early, but found the pace too solid and settled 3-wide with cover in midfield. Struggled in the run home.
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