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Race 9 (101)

THE CHINESE MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG 75TH ANNIVERSARY CUP (HANDICAP)   Rating:80-60   1200m   Sha Tin   Good To Firm

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 5 ROYAL FLUSH (CK184) Z Purton V/TT Bounced on lead, set terms to suit throughout, 1L clear on bend, always travelling turning, kicked strongly and held a comfortable margin in finish.
2 6 LOMBARDI (CK406) O Doleuze -- Began well, positioned well outside leader, raced 1L back when shaded by outside horses, kept finding in straight and made progress despite finding winner too good late.
3 8 AMNESTY (CK051) W M Lai B/XB/TT Amongst first to begin, took a trail on leaders back, followed well throughout, close enough turning, battled away nicely following home 2 smart ones.
4 11 FLYING COLOURS (CJ111) K C Leung CP Even jump, 3 wide in midfield 3 to 4Ls back, had cover throughout, kept improving on turn, made gradual ground in straight to make frame.
5 14 SEASON LINKZ (CK133) W Pike -- Moderate beginning, drifted back to race 3 wide 5Ls away in midfield, fair run to bend, improved turning, closed reasonably doing best work late.
6 3 ONE WEE ACORN (CK143) D Whyte -- Out in line, ended up in midfield 3 to 4Ls back, tracked up 2 wide on bend, brief place chance turning but couldn't go on with it final 200 M.
7 10 RAINBOW SEEKER (CK300) B Doyle -- No early speed, ended up 7Ls or so away at rear, always well back to bend, stuck to rails in straight and made some late ground.
8 9 GOOD PARTNER (CE221) T H So V-/XB-/TT2 Taken back, raced at rear 6 to 7Ls away, shared rear throughout, made some minor progress in straight but only passed tired runners.
9 4 INDUSTRIAL MARVEL (CG188) W C Marwing -- Even jump, had a soft run 3Ls back throughout, had every chance in mid-section, gradually faded in straight.
10 7 RARE TREASURE (CH150) S K Sit XB/TT No early speed, 5 to 6Ls away on fence, had a soft run to bend, just battled away in straight.
11 2 BROTHERS IN ARMS (CJ070) M L Yeung CP Pushed on from an awkward alley, 1L off lead but forced to race 4 wide without cover, niggled turning, gave in when hard run took toll.
12 1 NORMAN INVADER (CJ231) C K Tong CP/TT Caught off trail from outside alley, no better than 5 wide without cover, faded from bend given impossible workload.
13 13 TYCOON TAYLOR (CH288) K W Leung B Unable to slot in, posted 3 wide without cover throughout, used too much in run, still 2Ls down turning, weakened in straight.
14 12 SUPREME WIN (CK204) B Prebble -- Stayed in gates, missed start considerably, always detached and never in contention, ignore.
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