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Race 6 (184)

DUNBAR HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1200m   Happy Valley   Good To Firm

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 11 SOLAR MIGHTY (CH124) G Boss B/TT Prominent early, checked 900 M and lost ground, settled 4-1/2Ls off the leaders along the fence, dashed strongly 250 M to grab its first win despite not suited by the slow pace.
2 1 MR COOL (CD071) B Prebble B/TT Pushed along to obtain a prominent spot 1-1/2Ls off the leaders, trapped 5-wide at 1st bend, then crossed to 2-wide, favoured by the slow tempo, closed the race off nicely but just good enough to finish 2nd.
3 7 LUCKY FRUIT (CG026) O Doleuze -- Worse than midfield, 5Ls behind the leaders 3-wide, harmed by the slow pace and lost some ground at the bends, still managed to deliver strongly finishing efforts 300 M to run a remarkable 3rd.
4 9 COUNTRY MAGIC (CH069) K L Chui TT Slow away, hard ridden to share the leader 2-wide, helped by the slow early sectionals, ran on well to 100 M when run ended.
5 2 AMO (CB125) G Mosse -- Secured a midfield spot from a better draw, 4-1/2Ls off the leaders 2-wide, checked 900 M, harmed by the slow pace, blocked most straight and run closed at 100 M, kept dashing well to the line.
6 6 SPEED FIGHTER (CD355) W M Lai B Pushed early to take the rail, then settled easily in box seat, checked 900 M and lost ground, 2Ls off the slow pace, lacked turn of foot in straight, held up for running 150 M.
7 4 THE WORLD OF LOVE (CC066) C K Tong B Eased to sit just better than midfield, 3Ls off the leaders, trapped 3-wide throughout and lost ground, not suited by the slow tempo, just held ground in straight.
8 5 MACHO EXPRESSO (CH261) D Whyte -- Hard ridden to take the rail and shared the lead at advantageous slow early sectionals, crowded for room and unbalanced on straightening, ran on well until 200 M when flattened.
9 12 TIGER RIDGE (CD084) M Nunes B/TT Eased to rear and crossed towards the fence, 6-1/2Ls behind the leaders, harmed by the slow pace, dashed well 200 M.
10 10 FLAG FINDER (CE224) F Coetzee -- Hard ridden early but lacked usual speed, only managed to occupy a spot just better than midfield, 2-1/2Ls behind the leaders 2-wide, not suited by the slow tempo, never progressed in straight, lacked room last 50 M.
11 8 BEAUTY PLUS (CC213) Y T Cheng TT Trapped 3 to 5-wide without cover throughout at the back despite pushing along early on, disadvantaged by the slow pace and lost too much ground at bends, just ran on in final stages.
12 3 ENGINEERING WONDER (CB300) H W Lai XB Slow away, eased to sit 5Ls off the leaders, raced keenly without cover 4-wide throughout and lost too much ground, never progressed.
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