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Race 6 (429)

THE VOLUNTEERS' CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP)   Rating:80-60   2200m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 1 BILLION (CH316) Y T Cheng -- Took rail easily and led by 1L at fast early sectionals, strongly benefited by the rail-run, made all.
2 3 EASTERN EMPIRE (CL172) M Chadwick TT Pushed to hold the box seat, not suited by the fast tempo but strongly favoured by the rail-run, closed the race off well to the line for 2nd.
3 7 MAN IN THE MIRROR (CH058) D Whyte -- Eased back for cover, 4Ls off the leader 2 wide, suited by the fast tempo, made early move 900M around the field in 4 wide, kept launching well to the line despite the amount of energy being used at home bend, solid 3rd.
4 5 HORACE'S LEGEND (CK181) O Doleuze B Settled in front of midfield along the fence, 3Ls off the fast pace, benefited by the rail-run, made steadily ground 300 M.
5 9 DASH AHEAD (CD199) T H So CP Eased to rear, 6Ls off the leader 2-3 wide, favoured by the fast tempo, progressed steadily in straight.
6 8 ANTIPASTO (CK213) B Doyle B Pushed early to obtain a midfield spot, trapped 3 wide throughout and lost too much ground on bends, 3-1/2Ls off the fast pace, held ground in straight despite all negative racing situations.
7 10 VICTORY MASCOT (CJ243) A Gryder B/TT Eased back, 6-1/2Ls off the leader on the rails, benefited by the fast pace, switched 3 wide to improve round the home bend, made minor ground 200M.
8 2 FAT DRAGON (CD130) G Mosse B Pushed early but failed to muster and to cross, trapped 3-4 wide throughout without cover and lost significant amount of ground on bends, sat 1-1/2Ls off the leader, harmed by the fast pace, emptied 250M.
9 6 LHOJONG (CG281) W C Marwing B Eased to sit in midfield, 4-1/2Ls off the leader 2 wide, helped by the fast pace, however being carried back at prominent stage from 600M and lost ground, ran on ok in straight.
10 12 SLEEP WELL (CK036) J Lloyd B Checked early, eased to sit behind midfield, 6-1/2Ls off the leader along the fence, suited by the fast tempo, no progress at any stages.
11 4 REAL SPECIAL (CH320) K C Leung B Sat just off the leader 2 wide, used up too much fuel during the fast early sectionals, faded 500M.
12 11 AMAZING CHOICE (CG163) W M Lai B Pushed to occupy a prominent spot, 2-1/2Ls off the leader 2 wide, not suited by the fast tempo, dropped off rapidly 600 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