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Race 7 (672)

THE SKOL CUP (HANDICAP)   Rating:110-90   1650m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 11 NATURAL NINE (CG087) C K Tong XB Began restrained, soon crossed for rails run settling just worse than midfield, saved ground on rails turning in within 2L of pace, quickened up well to snatch victory final strides.
2 10 SILVER SUN (CE126) Y T Cheng -- Broke well from the one draw to lead on rails nearly making all, kicked 1.5L clear after straightening only to be caught in the shadow of the post.
3 5 WILLING STORM (CJ187) D Beadman H Soon taken back to race towards rear far side, still in last few turning in, finished off well down centre of straight to be nearest at finish.
4 1 NOBLE CONQUEROR (CG169) W C Marwing P Settled at the back after a moderate start, remained well behind to straight, saved ground turning in, fought on steadily down inside to be nearest at finish.
5 6 DANESIS (CH194) J Winks TT Close up early, settled in forward of midfield, came under pressure entering home straight, produced moderate late impression closing stages.
6 2 SYLLABUS (CD388) J Lloyd B/TT Settled within striking distance of 2L on rails, stalked leader into straight, ran home one-paced under pressure.
7 9 GREAT ACHIEVEMENT (CD250) H W Lai TT Jumped well but raced wide in midfield throughout, took closer order entering home straight, weakened out of contention under pressure inside final 200 M.
8 4 JOYFUL WINNER (CE045) K C Leung -- Settled at the back, remained last into straight, only went past well-beaten horses closing stages.
9 8 WATCH WHAT HAPPENS (CH145) B Doyle -- Raced wide towards rear to straight, soon faded.
10 3 RIVER JORDAN (CG194) C W Wong -- Chased leader to straight, dropped out.
UR 7 SKYVIEW BAR (CG024) M L Yeung P1 Slightly slow out, but quickly picked up a prominent spot out wide, yielded ground from upon straightening, lost rider over 200 M out.
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