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Race 6 (421)

CHEONG MING HANDICAP   Rating:105-80   1650m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 4 OPERATION SECRET (CH081) W C Marwing CP1 Eased to sit in midfield, 3-1/2Ls off the leader 2-wide, momentarily held up 300 M, dashed strongly when clear and scored.
2 10 CONGRATS (CG298) Y T Cheng TT Hard ridden early to obtain a more prominent spot, 2-1/2Ls off the leader 2-wide, benefited by the slow tempo, dashed well 250 M to grab 2nd.
3 2 CALIFORNIAMOUNTAIN (CG310) M Chadwick TT Took rail easily and led by 1/2L at advantageous slow early sectionals, hung on strongly until 50 M when overhauled, ran on for 3rd.
4 9 WINNING REWARD (CE254) H W Lai B Dipped after start, behind midfield, 5Ls off the leader 2-wide, dashed strongly 250 M despite not suited by the slow pace.
5 3 WATCH WHAT HAPPENS (CH145) D Beadman -- Eased back, 5Ls off the leader along the fence, harmed by the slow pace, blocked 4-2, dashed well when clear.
6 12 SAFETY FIRST (CG161) C K Tong V/TT Hard ridden to sit outside the lead, enjoyed the slow early tempo, ran on until 200 M flattened.
7 5 OURAJA (CG214) B Prebble B Eased at start to take rail behind the field, then ridden along to gain a midfield spot, 3-1/2Ls off the leader, not suited by the slow pace, just held ground in final stages.
8 8 FAT DRAGON (CD130) M Du Plessis -- Hard ridden early but failed to challenge the lead, 3Ls off the leader, not suited by the slow tempo, trapped 3 to 4-wide throughout and lost too much ground, still held ground in straight despite all negative racing situations.
9 1 JOYFUL WINNER (CE045) G Mosse -- Settled in box seat, favoured by the slow early sectionals, weakened 250 M.
10 6 SOUNDS BEST (CE255) W M Lai TT Eased back, 6-1/2Ls off the leader 2-wide, not suited by the slow tempo, just ran on ok in straight.
11 7 BOOK OF KELLS (CK255) J Winks -- Eased to rear, 7Ls off the leader on the fence, harmed by the slow pace, dashed fairly in final stages.
12 11 REWARDING STAR (CG234) K L Chui TT Pushed forward, settled 1-1/2Ls off the slow pace, however trapped 3-wide throughout and lost too much ground, faded quickly 300 M.
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