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Race 10 (408)

GRAND DELIGHT HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1400m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 5 SICHUAN EXEC (N344) J Moreira P/XB Jumped well from a wide draw, took the lead easily, challenged by outside horse near 800M but still travelled comfortably throughout, ridden 300M, kept on well to score by a head.
2 6 BIG FOUR (P102) D Whyte H Average to begin, raced 2-3 wide with cover behind midfield, 4-5 lengths back, travelled well to turn, finished off very strongly, just missed.
3 12 SMART BALL (P277) M Chadwick TT Began well, initially positioned on rail, improved outside leader, challenged from 800m, ridden after turning in, kept on well to take 3rd.
4 7 GAOLING LUCKY STAR (S168) N Callan V1 Bumped start, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths back, there to turn, finished off well to make frame, a good debut.
5 3 PLENTIFUL (CK319) W C Marwing CP1/TT Jumped well, raced 2-3 lengths back on rail in 4th, saved ground and travelled well to turn, finished off fairly in straight, couldn't raise enough to place last.
6 4 GREAT SKY (N426) M Demuro B/TT Taken back from the widest gate, raced at tail throughout, 9 lengths back, taken to widest after turning in, closed off strongly to be nearest on line.
7 2 GREAT CHARM (P111) O Doleuze CP-/SR2 Bumped start, raced 3 wide with cover at rear, 7 lengths back, came wider on turn and made some progress in straight to be nearest at finish.
8 11 ROCK THE TREE (P272) K Teetan -- Fairly to begin, positioned on rail in midfield, 5 lengths back, there to turn, kept running inside after turning in, finished off one-paced.
9 1 SUPREME FALCON (P224) T Berry CP/H Began fairly, unable to slot in, raced 3 wide without cover in 6th, 3-4 lengths back, under pressure turning and ridden early in straight, but made no progress.
10 13 GENUINE CHAMPION (P402) W M Lai -- Moderately away, raced 3-4 wide with cover behind midfield, 5-6 lengths back, under pressure turning, made no progress in straight and eased thereafter.
11 10 NOBLE DE BEST (CJ160) H W Lai B/TT Jumped with them, raced 2 wide at rear, 7-8 lengths back, angled out after turning in, showed no progress in straight, never competitive.
12 8 LOVING STAR (M382) A Suborics H Checked at start, positioned 6 lengths back on rail at rear, ridden after turning in, made no progress in straight and eased final stages.
13 9 SEA WARRIOR (P411) B Prebble -- Bumped start, showed early speed to race 2 wide in 3rd, made contact near 1000M, ridden after turning in, but failed to respond and eased final 150M.
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