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Race 2 (364)

NGAU TAU KOK HANDICAP   Rating:60-40   1000m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 2 RIDE ON THE FIRE (M137) T Clark TT Settled in a handy position along the paint. Challenged for the lead near the furlong and drew clear soon after to claim the prize.
2 9 MI SAVVY (N138) O Doleuze SR1 Had to be steadied when tightened for room near the 600m, travelling 3 back, 1 off with cover. Ran on nicely.
3 1 DEPOSER (CL092) H W Lai -- Took up leading duties after the 800m along the fence. Maintained a sound gallop down the running.
4 12 WINSOME (M261) C K Tong TT Made its run from a rearward position, settling along the rails. Closed off nicely to make the frame.
5 5 OCEAN WIDE (CJ132) W M Lai H Tracked the leaders after the 700m, settling 2 wide with cover. Plugged away over the last 200m.
6 3 GREEN EAGLE (N052) M Du Plessis -- Did some work early to eventually cross near the 700m and race outside the leader. Began to tire over the last furlong.
7 11 SECRET OF WINNING (CK205) K C Ng H2/TT Began awkwardly settling on the speed, 3 wide without cover on the circle. Faded early in the final stretch.
8 8 SPICY SHRIMP (CL067) B Prebble B/H Ridden along early settling ahead of midfield 3 wide with cover. Whacked away at the same speed in the straight.
9 7 DIAMOND KNIGHT (CK311) M Guyon XB2 Slow to begin travelling towards the rear, 3 wide with cover. Failed to close off.
10 10 BLAZE RAIDER (N091) M Chadwick TT Settled with the backmakers, 2 wide with cover. Never a factor.
11 6 SUPREME DE UNION (CK349) D Whyte B/H/TT Checked at the start then became detached and was reluctant to stretch out thereafter. Struggled in the home straight. (To trial.)
12 4 KING OF THE DAY (CL324) C Y Ho B/TT Couldn't match the early speed from its outside gate and travelled behind the leaders, but was posted 4 deep without cover. Never likely.
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